One of the main goals of UTEP's bye week was restoring full health to a couple of key players.
First off, Ryan Metz has been officially cleared and will start at quarterback this week.
Guys like Darrin Laufasa, Aaron and Alvin Jones, Jerome Daniels, Kalon Beverly, and Gino Bresolin utilized the bye week to get back to 100% for the second half of the season.
Beverly will split time at corner with emerging freshman Justin Rogers at corner, and Daniels returns to the lineup at right tackle.