UTEP Hires Scotty Walden as New Coach to Revive Football Program

Walden, known for his innovative and energetic coaching style, led Austin Peay to their first undefeated conference record this season.

UTEP has hired Scotty Walden, former coach of Austin Peay, in an attempt to revive their struggling football program.
Walden led Austin Peay to their first undefeated conference record this season with a 9-3 overall record and a 6-0 mark in the United Athletic Conference.
UTEP's previous coach, Dana Dimel, was fired after his fifth losing season in six years.
Walden's coaching career started in 2016 at Division III East Texas Baptist, and he has been recognized for his innovative and energetic coaching style.
Walden's teams are known for their fast-paced and high-scoring offenses and opportunistic defenses.