Houston Cougars vs. UTEP Miners: 2005 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

UTEP Miners defeated Houston Cougars 44–41 in Week 3, 2005. Final score: Houston Cougars 41, UTEP Miners 44.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Cougars	0	0	0	0	41
UTEP Miners	0	0	0	0	44

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jordan Palmer (2638.0) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -2.62 EPA
• Kevin Kolb (248.0) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · -0.32 EPA/play -16.13 EPA

Rushing

• Tyler Ebell (2638.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.33 EPA
• Anthony Evans (248.0) — 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Quinte Williams (248.0) — 0.0 yds +0.94 EPA

Receiving

• Vincent Marshall (248.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Johnnie Higgins Jr (2638.0) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +2.57 EPA
• Kendal Briles (248.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jordan Palmer	2638.0	44	6.8%	0	3	-0.06	-2.62
Kevin Kolb	248.0	50	10.0%	0	5	-0.32	-16.13

Team EPA comparison

Stat	HOU	UTEP
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	2638.0	3	0	-0.70	Ended
Q1	248.0	3	0	-1.33	Punt
Q1	2638.0	1	0	-3.35	Fumble
Q1	248.0	6	0	-5.04	Interception
Q1	2638.0	3	0	-2.35	Punt
Q1	248.0	3	0	-2.99	Safety
Q1	2638.0	4	0	-2.06	Punt
Q1	248.0	6	0	-2.41	Interception
Q1	2638.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2638.0	8	0	+1.07	Ended
Q2	248.0	1	0	+6.24	Pass TD
Q2	2638.0	1	0	+1.31	Ended
Q2	248.0	3	0	+0.54	Ended
Q2	2638.0	5	0	-1.64	Punt
Q2	248.0	4	0	-4.27	Interception
Q2	2638.0	2	0	-4.52	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · 2638.0 · Tyler Ebell rush for 1 yard, fumbled at the Houst 15, recovered by Brendan Pahulu, returned by Brendan Pahulu for 30 yards at the Houst 45. (-7.47 EPA)
2. Q2 · 248.0 · Kevin Kolb pass complete to Donnie Avery for 62 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.24 EPA)
3. OT · 248.0 · Kevin Kolb pass intercepted by Quintin Demps at the UTEP 2, returned for 21 yards to the UTEP 23. (-5.71 EPA)
4. Q2 · 2638.0 · Jordan Palmer pass intercepted by Ricky Wilson at the Houst 40, returned for 23 yards to the UTEP 37. (-5.08 EPA)
5. Q2 · 248.0 · Kevin Kolb pass intercepted by Quintin Demps at the UTEP 42, returned for 7 yards to the UTEP 49. (-4.43 EPA)
6. Q2 · 2638.0 · Jordan Palmer pass intercepted by Rocky Schwartz at the UTEP 35, returned for 4 yards to the UTEP 31. (-4.35 EPA)
7. Q2 · 248.0 · Kevin Kolb pass intercepted by Jeremy Jones at the UTEP 9, returned for 9 yards to the UTEP 18. (-4.31 EPA)
8. Q1 · 248.0 · Kevin Kolb pass intercepted by Alex Obomese at the UTEP 44, returned for no gain to the UTEP 44. (-4.3 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UTEP Miners controlled the final (44–41) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Jordan Palmer (2638.0) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: HOU 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 Houston Cougars vs UTEP Miners?

Houston Cougars 41, UTEP Miners 44 in Week 3 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Houston Cougars vs UTEP Miners?

UTEP Miners won with a final score of 41–44.

Where can I find the Houston Cougars vs UTEP Miners box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=252592638.

Who led Houston Cougars vs UTEP Miners in passing?

Jordan Palmer (2638.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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