LB Bubba Wiseman, DLs Jeremy Castillo, Josh Randolph and Gabe Williams, and DBs Crance Clemons, Weldon Cooks and D.J. Walker will lead the white team stop troops. The head coach of the orange team is UTEP offensive coordinator Patrick Higgins, with Howard Wells, Ron Hudson, Dave Serna, Troy Reffett, Reggie Johnson and Anthony Hammett serving as assistant coaches. The white team head coach is Miner defensive coordinator Bob Wagner. He will be assisted by James Spady, Tim Duffie, Sammy Garza, Brian Callahan, Nate Poss and Elzie Johnson. The game will be held at the Sun Bowl.
Admission is free.
Due to the construction of the new Larry K. Durham Sports Center, fans will only be permitted to enter the stadium through the south gates and the gate below the press box. The game will consist of 10-minute quarters with a running clock. The last two minutes of each half will be regulation play, with clock stoppages. After the game, UTEP players and coaches will sign autographs on the field. Concession stands will be open.