Micah Lopez | UTRGV Vaqueros Coach on Faith, Football, and Making History in the 956

Описание: From Mission, Texas to the Pac-12 and back to the Rio Grande Valley — meet Micah Lopez, graduate assistant coach for the brand-new UTRGV Vaqueros football team.

In this exclusive Delta Oaks Ranch Podcast episode, Micah shares his inspiring journey:

Chapter Breakdown:
00:00 – Intro: Meet Micah Lopez, UTRGV Vaqueros coach
01:07 – Growing up in Mission, TX & chasing the dream
02:56 – From PSJA North to Washington State Pac-12
04:36 – The discipline & “secret sauce” to stand out
05:58 – Training routines & parental influence
07:58 – Adjusting to life away from the Valley
10:03 – Faith, challenges, and staying focused
11:16 – NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) explained
14:00 – Building the first-ever UTRGV football team
16:01 – Local Rio Grande Valley talent on the roster
19:06 – NFL-experienced coaching staff
20:35 – UTRGV stadium renovations & season tickets
22:05 – First game August 30 (ESPN+)
23:44 – Vaqueros in the 956 culture
25:01 – Adapting to Valley heat & humidity
29:23 – Advice for Rio Grande Valley high school athletes
32:06 – Mindset: “I don’t have to, I GET to”
35:01 – Putting the Valley on the map
39:09 – Family, faith, and football tradition
43:43 – What to expect from the Vaqueros in 2025


Growing up in Mission, TX and chasing the D1 football dream

Playing at Washington State University in the Pac-12

The discipline and faith that fueled his success

Returning home to make history with UTRGV’s first-ever football program

The challenges and opportunities for local Rio Grande Valley athletes

Why this team represents more than football — it’s a movement for the 956

Watch the full interview and learn what it takes to stand out, work harder, and never give up on your dream.

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Topics:

Discipline, faith, and staying focused

NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) in college football

Local Valley talent making it to the next level

UTRGV Vaqueros’ historic first season kickoff (Aug 30 on ESPN+)

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