In Scotty Walden’s first year as the head coach, UTEP went 3-9 with a 3-5 mark against Conference USA foes. Last year, the Miners were 2-10 overall and 1-7 in the CUSA standings.
The Miners hope Walden can help turn things around now that they’re going to be playing in the Mountain West beginning this season.
Here’s more info about Walden:
What’s UTEP Head Coach Scotty Walden’s Salary?
Walden made $801,000 in total pay in 2025, according to USA Today.
Scotty Walden’s Coaching History
| Years | Team | Position |
| 2024-Present | UTEP | HC |
| 2020-23 | Austin Peay | HC |
| 2020 | Southern Miss | Interim HC |
| 2019-20 | Southern Miss | Co-OC |
| 2017-18 | Southern Miss | WRs |
| 2016 | East Texas Baptist | HC |
| 2013-15 | East Texas Baptist | OC |
| 2012 | Sul Ross State | OC/QBs |
What’s UTEP Head Coach Scotty Walden’s Record?
Walden is 6-22 in the FBS as a head coach. That’s from the 2024 and 2025 seasons as well as the 2020 season when he was the interim head coach at Southern Miss.
How Old Is UTEP Head Coach Scotty Walden?
Walden is 36 years old.
UTEP Head Coach Scotty Walden’s Background
Walden had both FBS experience and head coaching experience before going to UTEP.
Walden had been Austin Peay’s head coach since 2020. He was 26-14 during his time there. Though the Governors lost in the first round of the FCS playoffs in 2023, they won conference championships each of his last two years.
Previously, Walden coached at Southern Miss. He was a wide receivers coach from 2017-18, then became a co-offensive coordinator in 2019 and took over as head coach there for four games in 2020.
