Utep's O-Line looks pretty strong up front, big and physical. The return of Aaron Jones(RB) will be a big boost to the Minors running game. It will also take a lot of pressure off starting QB Zack Greenlee. Zack(Fresno Transfer) had a great summer in EL Paso. He stayed there all summer long working with the WRs and RBs and developed into a team leader.
Look for the Minors to mix in a little bit of the Wild Cat this year with back up QB Kavika Johnson(Great Athlete).
The defense will be playing a 3-4 this season and they have the personal for it to work. The addition of coach Tom Mason is working well, the players are really responding to him. Remember these 2 names Nick Usher(OLB) and Alvin Jones(MLB), they should do very well this year for the Miners.
FWIW: They lost 15 players last year to season ending injuries. 14 of those players are returning for this season.
Last 3 times New Mexico St played in EL Paso they lost 42-24, 41-28 & 42-10