Overview

• UTEP has hired Scotty Walden, former coach of Austin Peay, in an attempt to revive their struggling football program.
• Walden led Austin Peay to their first undefeated conference record this season with a 9-3 overall record and a 6-0 mark in the United Athletic Conference.
• UTEP's previous coach, Dana Dimel, was fired after his fifth losing season in six years.
• Walden's coaching career started in 2016 at Division III East Texas Baptist, and he has been recognized for his innovative and energetic coaching style.
• Walden's teams are known for their fast-paced and high-scoring offenses and opportunistic defenses.