UTEP hired Scotty Walden as its next football head coach.
Walden served as Austin Peay’s head coach from 2020-23. He guided the Governors to a 9-3 record in 2023.
Tennessee defeated Austin Peay, 30-13, on Sept. 9 at Neyland Stadium.
“We are thrilled to welcome Scotty, Callie and Luca Walden back home to the Lone Star state,” UTEP Vice President and Director of Athletics Jim Senter said. “He is one of the most innovative and energetic young coaches in the nation. He will put a product on the field that Miner fans will love to watch. His teams are characterized by fast-paced and high-scoring offenses and opportunistic defenses. He did a remarkable job establishing the team culture at Austin Peay, guiding a group of fine young men and building a championship program in a very short period of time. We can’t be more excited to launch a new era of Miner football.”
Tennessee will host UTEP and Walden at Neyland Stadium on Nov. 23, 2024.
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