Gavin Hardison News, Rumors, Updates - UTEP Miners

REPORT: Miami Dolphins Signing UTEP QB Gavin Hardison As UDFA UTEP quarterback Gavin Hardison has signed a free-agent deal with the Miami Dolphins following the 2024 NFL Draft, per his agency as told to...

APRIL 28, 2024 • SI.COM

Won't return in 2023 Hardison underwent season-ending UCL surgery on Nov. 13, KVIA.com reports.

Impact Gardison hasn't played since Week 4 due to an injury to his elbow. Cade McConnell has started in his absence. Hardison will end the season completing 73-of-129 passes for 947 yards, five touchdowns and seven interceptions.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Hardison (arm) did not play during UTEP's game Saturday at Middle Tennessee State.

Impact Cade McConnell was UTEP's starting quarterback Saturday. Unsurprisingly, Hardison sat out again. Currently, his next opportunity to play is against Liberty on Nov. 25, when both teams are scheduled to play their last regular-season games of 2023.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Monday Hardison (elbow) was observed wearing a large brace on his right throwing arm and did not participate in Monday's practice, Colin Deaver of KTSM 9 News reports.

Impact Hardison has been working his way back from an injury suffered in September. The senior quarterback has missed five games and is looking questionable to play in Saturday's matchup against Middle Tennessee State.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Week-to-week Hardison (arm) was designated as week-to-week ahead of Saturday's showdown with Western Kentucky, Colin Deaver of KTSM 9 News reports.

Impact Hardison, who sat out for his fourth-consecutive game this weekend, continues to deal with an arm injury. The senior quarterback has appeared in five games this season, throwing for 947 yards (73-of-129), five touchdowns and seven interceptions, adding two touchdowns on the ground. UTEP's head coach, Dana Dimel, termed Hardison as week-to-week as they prepare to face off against the Hilltoppers.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Hardison (arm) will not play Wednesday at Sam Houston, national college football writer Brett McMurphy reports.

Impact Hardison will miss his fourth consecutive game Wednesday as he still has not recovered from his arm injury. In his absence, Cade McConnell will start for the third straight game. Hardison's next chance to suit up is next Saturday versus Western Kentucky.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed in street clothes Hardison (arm) was seen in street clothes during warmups and will not play during Wednesday's game against NM State, Colin Deaver of KTSM 9 Newsreports.

Impact This will be the third consecutive game Hardison misses to injury. In his absence, Cade McConnell will earn the start against the Aggies. The senior quarterback next chance to suit up will be for next week's matchup against Sam Houston.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Hardison throws 2 TD passes, Deion Hankins runs for 174 yards; UTEP beats UIW 28-14 Gavin Hardison threw two touchdown passes and Deion Hankins had 174 yards rushing on 24 carries to lead a dominant UTEP rushing attack and h...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Gavin Hardison throws 2 TD passes, Deion Hankins runs for 174 yards; UTEP beats UIW 28-14

Gavin Hardison threw two touchdown passes and Deion Hankins had 174 yards rushing on 24 carries to lead a dominant UTEP rushing attack and help the Miners beat Incarnate Word 28-14

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Throws two TDs, three INTs Hardison went 23-for-51 for 320 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions against La Tech on Saturday. He also rushed seven times for 29 yards.

Impact When Hardison struggles, he goes all out. He's thrown six interceptions this season, but in two three-interception games. This is his first game with over 300 passing yards as well.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hardison, defense help UTEP beat Charlotte 41-35

Gavin Hardison threw three touchdown passes, including two to Tyrin Smith, Tyrice Knight and Jadrian Taylor each returned a fumble for a score and UTEP beat Charlotte 41-35

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Throws three TDs Hardison went 10-for-14 for 173 yards and three touchdowns against Charlotte on Saturday. He also ran five times for 50 yards.

Impact Three touchdowns is all well and good, but Charlotte has one of the worst defenses in the FBS. Case in point, this is Hardison's first game with more than one touchdown all season.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barely throws the ball Hardison went 10-for-11 for 123 yards and a touchdown against Boise State on Friday. He also rushed seven times for 20 yards.

Impact Hardison was efficient to be sure. However, throwing the ball a mere 11 times in a game? Yeah, that's concerning for fantasy. Plus, he doesn't have a single game with more than one touchdown yet.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has disastrous day Hardison went 20-for-45 for 299 yards and three interceptions against New Mexico on Saturday.

Impact Hardison has now completed fewer than 50 percent of his passes through four games and threw more picks in this game than he's thrown touchdowns all season. If UTEP had anybody to threaten him, Hardison's job would likely be in jeopardy.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hardison's career-high leads UTEP past Rice 38-28

Gavin Hardison threw for a career-high 366 yards, Ron Awatt ran for 119 yards and UTEP defeated Rice 38-28

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Hardison leads 2nd half comeback, UTEP tops New Mexico 20-13

Gavin Hardison threw for 293 yards and a touchdown as Texas-El Paso erased a 13-3 first-half deficit by shutting out New Mexico in the second half to earn a 20-13 victory

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Throws three INTs Hardison went 15-for-24 for 223 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions against Boise State on Friday.

Impact A rough game for Hardison, even considering the competition. The running game was limited by injuries which put more pressure on Hardison, but his next game is against New Mexico and should be much easier.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Throws three TDs Hardison went 14-for-23 for 183 yards and three touchdowns against Bethune-Cookman on Saturday.

Impact It's an FCS team, but this is still a strong performance. Last year Hardison only completed 54.3 percent of his passes with five touchdowns and five picks, but so far this year his numbers are improving. Let's see how he does once the competition gets tougher, though.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hardison's 3 TD passes help UTEP beat Bethune-Cookman 38-28

Gavin Hardison threw a career-high three touchdown passes, Willie Eldridge and Ronald Awatt each had over 100 yards rushing, and UTEP beat Bethune-Cookman 38-28

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Throws TD in season opener Hardison went 11-for-16 for 249 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against NMSU on Saturday.

Impact Hardison got the nod as the starting quarterback for the Miners prior to this game, and while he wasn't that active he was largely efficient in an easy win for the Miners. UTEP actually has some weapons offensively this year, and Hardison has an easy game next week against Bethune-Cookman.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tops depth chart Hardison is listed as the starter for Saturday's game against New Mexico State.

Impact Hardison appeared in seven games last season, registering a 54 percent completion rate along with five touchdowns and five interceptions. He will draw a favorable matchup against New Mexico State in the opener.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

UTEP quarterback Gavin Hardison making next step as start of season nears Gavin Hardinson, a second-year starter at quarterback for the UTEP Miners, is becoming more comfortable in the offense.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

UTEP Quarterback Gavin Hardison the focus as Miners begin fall camp Beginning second year as starter, Hardison looks to take big step

JULY 30, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

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Gavin Hardison throws 2 TD passes, Deion Hankins runs for 174 yards; UTEP beats UIW 28-14

Hardison, defense help UTEP beat Charlotte 41-35

Hardison's career-high leads UTEP past Rice 38-28

Hardison leads 2nd half comeback, UTEP tops New Mexico 20-13

Hardison's 3 TD passes help UTEP beat Bethune-Cookman 38-28