MALACHI NELSON #7 - QUARTERBACK - UTEP MINERS
1156  YDS  •
8  TD  •
9  INT 
#7 - QUARTERBACK - UTEP MINERS
1156 YDS
8 TD
9 INT
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Seeking new program Nelson will enter the transfer portal, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.
Impact Nelson had a disappointing year with UTEP in 2025, tossing for 1,163 yards, eight touchdowns and nine interceptions before he was benched. The former five-star recruit should have two seasons of eligibility remaining, and he'll look to revitalize his career elsewhere.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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Comes off bench in loss Nelson was 4-for-10 passing for 21 yards during Wednesday's 19-8 defeat against Liberty.
Impact Nelson was demoted to the backup role as fellow signal caller Skyler Locklear earned starting reps for the Miners against Liberty on Wednesday. Nelson didn't look great in his appearances against the Flames, completing just 40 percent of his passes for 21 total yards, though Locklear didn't exactly light the world on fire in the passing game either (90 yards, two interceptions). Nelson will hope to make the most of his opportunities to earn back the starting gig, starting with a matchup against Sam Houston State next Wednesday.
OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Finally blows it for good Nelson went 18-for-38 for 73 yards and four interceptions against La Tech on Saturday.
Impact Nelson is going to go down as one of the all-time failed recruiting prospects. Were he not once a five-star recruit, the Miners likely wouldn't have let him be the starter for five games. Surely, that is over now, and indeed Skyler Locklear did step in during this one.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Finally blows it for good Nelson went 18-for-38 for 73 yards and four interceptions against La Tech on Saturday.
Impact Nelson is going to go down as one of the all-time failed recruiting prospects. Were he not once a five-star recruit, the Miners likely wouldn't have let him be the starter for five games. Surely, that is over now, and indeed Skyler Locklear did step in during this one.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Louisiana Tech forces 5 INTs, return 2 for touchdowns to beat UTEP 30-11

Blake Baker throws a touchdown pass to Marques Singleton Jr., leading Louisiana Tech to a 30-11 victory over UTEP on Saturday night
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press
Productive, inefficient in loss Nelson went 22-for-46 for 404 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions against ULM on Saturday.
Impact Patience has to be wearing thin with the once-vaunted recruit. Yes, 400 yards and three touchdowns catch the eye, but he completed under 50 percent of his passes and added two more turnovers to his ledger. Nelson has now turned the ball over six times in four starts, and the Miners lost at home to lowly ULM.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Armenta, Braylon McReynolds lead UL Monroe over UTEP 31-25

Aidan Armenta threw two touchdowns passes and Braylon McReynolds had a long touchdown run to lead UL Monroe to a 31-25 victory over UTEP
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press
Arch Manning vs Malachi Nelson: 5-star QBs' recruiting, revisited for Texas-UTEP game Malachi Nelson and Arch Manning, five-star recruits of the 2023 class, are set to face when UTEP travels to Texas in Week 3. Here's what to...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Texas' Manning and UTEP's Nelson took different paths from top recruits to their matchup Saturday

Arch Manning and Malachi Nelson were top quarterback recruits in 2023
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press
Early look at Texas Football's Week 3 matchup against the UTEP Miners UTEP comes to Austin Saturday, and elite QB recruit, Malachi Nelson with them. They also bring an aggressive defense, that has 10 sacks thus...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
Throws four TDs, but to what end? Nelson went 14-for-26 for 278 yards and four touchdowns against UT Martin on Saturday. He also lost a fumble.
Impact Nelson, once a top prospect, is finally a college starter on his third team. His first start, against Utah State, was subpar. While Nelson did throw four touchdowns, this was against an FCS team. It also took him 26 passes to get to 278 yards and he lost a fumble. His QPR was 53.2. This is hardly enough to quiet the detractors.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Throws four TDs, but to what end? Nelson went 14-for-26 for 278 yards and four touchdowns against UT Martin on Saturday. He also lost a fumble.
Impact Nelson, once a top prospect, is finally a college starter on his third team. His first start, against Utah State, was subpar. While Nelson did throw four touchdowns, this was against an FCS team. It also took him 26 passes to get to 278 yards and he lost a fumble. His QPR was 53.2. This is hardly enough to quiet the detractors.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Malachi Nelson throws 4 TD passes, UTEP beats UT Martin 42-17

Malachi Nelson threw four touchdown passes, Ashten Emory accounted for three TDs, and UTEP beat UT Martin 42-17 in the first meeting between the programs
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press
Unremarkable in first college start Nelson went 22-for-34 for 178 yards, one touchdown, and one interception Saturday against Utah State.
Impact This was it. Nelson was once one of the most-vaunted recruits in the country. He went to USC and didn't play. He transferred to Boise and he saw a smattering of mop-up work. Thus, he transferred to UTEP, and he finally won a QB battle. And...he posted a 36.8 QBR in a loss to Utah State. The last modicum of hype and promise has been extinguished.
AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Former USC quarterback Malachi Nelson wins UTEP starting job After sitting on the bench at both USC and Boise State, Malachi Nelson will get his opportunity to be a starter this fall
AUGUST 23, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
Former top recruit Malachi Nelson named UTEP's starting QB Former five-star prospect Malachi Nelson will open the season as the starting quarterback at UTEP, Miners coach Scotty Walden announced Thur...
AUGUST 21, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Texas Longhorns 2025 opponent names starting quarterback One of the Texas Longhorns opponents this season has named a starting QB. UTEP will go with Malachi Nelson under center.
AUGUST 21, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
Malachi Nelson named UTEP's starting QB after tumultuous journey | Sporting News Former five-star QB Malachi Nelson has been named UTEP’s starting quarterback after stops at USC and Boise State. Read how he won the job.
AUGUST 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Named Miners' starter Nelson has won UTEP's quarterback competition, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.
Impact Nelson was reported earlier this fall camp to be making a push for the starting role, and it appears he's had quite the preseason as he's locked down UTEP's starting quarterback gig, beating out returnee Skyler Locklear, who was considered the favorite to start just over a week ago. Nelson, who began his career at USC and spent the 2024 season as a backup with Boise State, tossed for 128 yards and one interception last year.
AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Could play his way into starting Nelson could play his way into the mix to be the Miners' starting quarterback ahead of their 2025 season, Bret Bloomquist of the El Paso Times reports.
Impact Nelson transferred from Boise State to UTEP to get more opportunities under center. Even though may not be the case if Skylar Locklear remains UTEP's preferred quarterback, Nelson is making a case, most notably with his athleticism that got him recruited to USC in 2023.
AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Top-two quarterback in camp Nelson is one of UTEP's top two quarterbacks in fall camp, Bret Bloomquist of the El Paso Times reports.
Impact UTEP's top two quarterbacks include Nelson and Skyler Locklear. Though the latter looked like UTEP's top option last spring, it is Nelson currently leading at QB1. Thus, Nelson may be the Miners' main man under center when they begin their 2025 regular season with an Aug. 30 game at Utah State.
AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
UTEP head coach Scotty Walden discusses former USC QB Malachi Nelson's fresh start After spending 2023 with USC and 2024 with Boise State, Malachi Nelson now heads to El Paso, looking to get his college career on track
JULY 24, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
UTEP Football Preview 2025: Miners Season Prediction, Win Total Projection, Top Players UTEP sophomore quarterback Malachi Nelson (7) warms up with the team during spring practice at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, on Friday, Ap...
JULY 7, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Former No. 1 Quarterback Recruit Announces Transfer Destination Malachi Nelson has made a decision on where he will be playing football next.
JANUARY 5, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM
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