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UTEP's rebuilt 2026 offense returns no starters, and the preview singles out offensive-line pass protection as a problem against Oklahoma. EJ Colson finished that opener with more rushing attempts than passes, although the Miners still reached deep into Oklahoma territory three times.
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UTEP kicker Carlos Arreola missed all three field-goal attempts against Oklahoma. The preview identifies failed scoring chances in that opener, but does not report a kicking competition, replacement or injury before Michigan.
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The preview describes UTEP's defense as an undersized 3-3-5 stack with four returning starters, including linebacker Jayden Wilson. It expects linebacker pressure to create negative plays and put Michigan in passing downs; this is the article's matchup expectation, not a newly announced package.
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UTEP coach Scotty Walden praises Michigan's defense across all three levels, citing Dom Nichols, Troy Bowles, Jyaire Hill and Chris Bracy. He singles out Hill's man coverage and describes the unit under Jay Hill as long and athletic. This is an opposing coach's assessment, not an injury or lineup update.
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The Michigan-UTEP preview cites a pregame forecast for rain, with heavy precipitation possible in Ann Arbor. It presents bad weather as a potential factor in the matchup, not confirmed game-time conditions or a stated change to either offense's plan.