The Miners started the 2016 season with a rematch of the 2015 AutoZone Liberty Bowl against Tennessee. The Volunteers won the matchup in 2015, however, they were not able to win the rematch. UTEP gave up 17 points in the first half due to some growing pains in the defensive secondary. Coach Konz went into the half down 17-14. The Miners came out in the second half with the halftime adjustments installed by Coach Konz and dominated the game. UTEP finished the game with quite possibly a dynasty low in passing with 190 yards. They relied on their rushing attack of Terrell, Fields, and Roberson to propel them to the victory. We finished the game with an AYPC of 6.68. The fourth season under Coach Konz's tutelage is surely living up to the hype, hoping to get back to the BCS National Championship where we were only two short seasons ago. GO, MINERS!!!