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vs Hawai'i · Sat Nov 7 · 09:30 PM ET · FS1

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Starters

  1. QBEJ Colson Jr.
  2. RBTavorus Jones
  3. WRJeremiah Nash
  4. TECash Cheeks
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 1
    67
    EJ Colson Jr.RS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 12
    58
    Raymond Moore IIIRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
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Defense starters

  1. DEShakaun Bowser
  2. NTAshton Coker
  3. DTElijah Fields
  4. BANSterling Miles
  5. SLBGarrett Hawkins
  6. MLBJayden Wilson
  7. SPURKode Lowe
  8. LCBKaleb Miles
  9. SSXavier Smith
  10. FSEsteban Guillory
  11. RCBJustin Content
RB
  1. 0
    62
    Tavorus JonesRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 32
    59
    Lamar SperlingRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 81
    55
    Jeremiah NashJR/TR
    Starter
  2. 7
    50
    Jaylan BrownRS SO/TR

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Next game kickoff time

UTEP Miners plays Hawai'i at home on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 09:30 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

No starter changes recorded on the UTEP depth chart so far in Week 9. Last changes: Week 8

Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachScotty Waldensince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet
Defensive CoordinatorKyle Beyer

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
14.1
Yards/G
280.3
Pass Yds/G
144.3
Rush Yds/G
136.0
TO Margin
0
3rd Down %
26.21%
Total TD
15
Sacks
8
TFL
25
INT
4
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #134 IN WS POWER
Results this season-23.2 pts

Lost to San José State Spartans in week 7.

2025 SP+: -24.3

85%

Roster talent: 26th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #92 national

6%

Returning production: -1%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −23.2 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. Ratings never go below 62. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

20 adds in two-deep · avg 59 OVR · top add: J. Lamb (LG, 68, from North Texas)

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UTEP Starting Quarterback

UTEP Miners starting lineup

UTEP starting lineup: QB EJ Colson Jr., RB Tavorus Jones, WR-X Jeremiah Nash, TE Cash Cheeks. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

EJ Colson Jr. is the projected starting quarterback for UTEP as of November 1, 2026. Raymond Moore III is listed second. EJ Colson Jr. replaced Raymond Moore III at quarterback on October 26, 2026.

UTEP also projects Tavorus Jones at running back, Jeremiah Nash at wide receiver and Cash Cheeks at tight end.

The full UTEP Miners two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

EJ Colson Jr. · QBTavorus Jones · RBJeremiah Nash · WR-XCash Cheeks · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is UTEP's starting quarterback?
EJ Colson Jr. is the projected starting quarterback for UTEP as of November 1, 2026. Raymond Moore III is listed second.
Who starts at running back for UTEP?
Tavorus Jones is the projected starter at running back for UTEP, with Lamar Sperling listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for UTEP?
Jeremiah Nash is the projected starter at wide receiver for UTEP, with Jaylan Brown listed second.
Who starts at tight end for UTEP?
Cash Cheeks is the projected starter at tight end for UTEP, with Judah Ezinwa listed second.
When was the UTEP Miners depth chart last updated?
The UTEP Miners depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was UTEP's record last season?
UTEP Miners finished 2-10 (1-7 in Mountain West play).
When does UTEP Miners play next?
UTEP Miners plays Hawai'i at home on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 09:30 PM ET.
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Full UTEP roster

Every player on the UTEP Miners depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Jeremiah Nash, Jaylan Brown

WR: Carver Cheeks, Nik Henry

WR: Jaden Smith, Marcus Torres

WR: Kam Thomas, Royal Capell

LT: Tyler Roberts, Isaiah Maumalanga

LG: Jaymon Lamb, Diego De La Cruz

C: Brian Williams Jr., Eddie Lartigue Jr.

RG: Omoruyi Aliu-Otokiti, Jayden Trapp

RT: Grayson Johnson, Preston Perkins

TE: Cash Cheeks, Judah Ezinwa

QB: EJ Colson Jr., Raymond Moore III

RB: Tavorus Jones, Lamar Sperling

Defense

DE: Shakaun Bowser, Oryend Fisher

NT: Ashton Coker, Preston Hickey

DT: Elijah Fields, Leander Parrish

BAN: Sterling Miles, Royce Wilson

SLB: Garrett Hawkins, Shay Smith

MLB: Jayden Wilson, Isaiah Bogerty

SPUR: Kode Lowe, Adarius Hutchinson

CB: Kaleb Miles, Decorian Thompson

SS: Xavier Smith, Donavan Howard

FS: Esteban Guillory, Darnell Williams

CB: Justin Content, TJ Tillman, LaTristan Thompson

Special Teams

PT: Brady Braun, Parker Cushing

PK: Carlos Arreola, Cade Hechter

KO: Carlos Arreola, Cade Hechter

LS: Ian Hall, Carson Loeb

H: Brady Braun, Marcus Torres

PR: Kam Thomas

KR: Nik Henry, Elijah McCoy, Kam Thomas, Royal Capell