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Rice Owls vs. UTEP Miners: 2004 Week 12 Recap

Miners defeat Owls 35–28 in Week 12

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Rice Owls vs. UTEP Miners (Week 12).

Rice Owls 28 0-2
Final 28–35
UTEP Miners 35 1-3 Winner
Winner
UTEP Miners
Final score
28–35
Halftime
Rice Owls 9–0 UTEP Miners
Top passer
Jordan Palmer

Top CFB performers · Owls

Top CFB performers · Miners

Quick answer

UTEP Miners defeated Rice Owls 35–28 in Week 12, 2004. Final score: Rice Owls 28, UTEP Miners 35.

Game summary

UTEP Miners beat Rice Owls 35–28 in Week 12 of the 2004 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Jordan Palmer (2638) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.39 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Ed Bailey — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Jayson Boyd () — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Rice Owls90122028
UTEP Miners0068635

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

RICERice Owls
UTEPUTEP Miners

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. RICE
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Punt by Jared Scruggs (RICE) returned 56 yards by Jahmal Fenner (UTEP) for a touchdown.

  2. RICE
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 15
    Score
    9-0

    32 yard field goal by Luke Juist (RICE) is good.

  3. RICE
    Q3TD
    MFMike Falco ()

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-0

    Joel Armstrong (RICE) pass left side complete to Mike Falco (RICE) for a 17 yard touchdown.

  4. UTEP
    Q3TD
    JSJake Sears ()

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-6

    Jordan Palmer (UTEP) pass left side complete to Jake Sears (UTEP) for a 31 yard touchdown.

  5. RICE
    Q3TD
    EBEd Bailey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-6

    Ed Bailey (RICE) rushed left side for a 2 yard touchdown.

  6. RICE
    Q4Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    Own EZ
    Score
    23-6

    Miners safety.

  7. UTEP
    Q4Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    Own EZ
    Score
    23-8

    Owls safety.

  8. UTEP
    Q4TD
    JCJosh Chamois

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    23-14

    Josh Chamois (UTEP) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.

  9. UTEP
    OTTD
    CMCasey Mauch ()

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    23-20

    Jordan Palmer (UTEP) pass left side complete to Casey Mauch (UTEP) for a 3 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Jordan Palmer (2638) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +9.25 EPA
  • Joel Armstrong (242) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +3.50 EPA

Rushing

  • Ed Bailey (242) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.11 EPA
  • Howard Jackson (2638) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA
  • Joel Armstrong (242) — 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA

Receiving

  • Jayson Boyd () (2638) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.45 EPA
  • Jonas Crafts () (2638) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA
  • Mike Falco () (242) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.40 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Jordan Palmer2638248.3%02+0.39+9.25
Joel Armstrong242128.3%01+0.29+3.50

Team EPA comparison

StatRICEUTEP
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q124290+1.90Touchdown
Q124230-2.16Ended
Q1263860-2.54Ended
Q1242100+0.01Field goal
Q2263810-0.14Ended
Q224210-0.50Missed FG
Q224210+1.08Ended
Q2263810+0.13Ended
Q224230-1.16Ended
Q22638110-1.43Ended
Q224250+0.27Ended
Q2263830-1.98Ended
Q224230-2.39Missed FG
Q324230+2.76Ended
Q3263840-0.32Ended
Q324280+5.29Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. OT2 · Rice Owls · Owls fumble by Ed Bailey (RICE), recovered by Marcus Thomas (UTEP), returned for no gain. (-7.23 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Rice Owls · Owls 49 yard field goal attempt blocked, recovered by Thomas Howard (UTEP). (-7.0 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Rice Owls · Punt by Jared Scruggs (RICE) returned 56 yards by Jahmal Fenner (UTEP) for a touchdown. (-6.35 EPA)
  4. Q2 · UTEP Miners · Miners fumble by Jahmal Fenner (UTEP), recovered by Clifford Sparks (RICE), returned for no gain. (-6.24 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Rice Owls · Owls fumble by Joel Armstrong (RICE), recovered by Thomas Howard (UTEP), returned for no gain. (-5.51 EPA)
  6. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Owls safety. (-5.18 EPA)
  7. OT · UTEP Miners · Jordan Palmer (UTEP) pass left side complete to Casey Mauch (UTEP) for a 3 yard touchdown. (+4.46 EPA)
  8. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Jordan Palmer (UTEP) pass left side complete to Jake Sears (UTEP) for a 31 yard touchdown. (+3.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • UTEP Miners controlled the final (35–28) in Week 12.
  • Passing edge: Jordan Palmer (2638) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: RICE at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Rice Owls vs UTEP Miners?

Rice Owls 28, UTEP Miners 35 in Week 12 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs UTEP Miners?

UTEP Miners won with a final score of 28–35.

Where can I find the Rice Owls vs UTEP Miners box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=243182638.

Who led Rice Owls vs UTEP Miners in passing?

Jordan Palmer (2638) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Rice Owls at UTEP Miners in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Rice Owls

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

UTEP Miners

Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W