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Marshall Thundering Herd vs. UTEP Miners: 2005 Week 8 Recap

Miners defeat Herd 31–3 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Marshall Thundering Herd vs. UTEP Miners (Week 8).

Marshall Thundering Herd 3 3-4
Final 3–31
UTEP Miners 31 5-2 Winner
Winner
UTEP Miners
Final score
3–31
Top passer
Jordan Palmer

Top CFB performers · Herd

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Quick answer

UTEP Miners defeated Marshall Thundering Herd 31–3 in Week 8, 2005. Final score: Marshall Thundering Herd 3, UTEP Miners 31.

Game summary

UTEP Miners dominated Marshall Thundering Herd 31–3 in Week 8 of the 2005 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 6 plays.
  • Passing leader: Jordan Palmer (2638.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.56 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Ahmad Bradshaw — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Ahmad Bradshaw — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Marshall Thundering Herd00003
UTEP Miners000031

Scoring Map

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

MRSHMarshall Thundering Herd
UTEPUTEP Miners

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. 2638.0
    Q1TD
    JCJoe Castro

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Jordan Palmer pass complete to Joe Castro for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. 2638.0
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 31
    Score
    0-0

    Reagan Schneider 48 yard field goal GOOD.

  3. 2638.0
    Q2TD
    JHJohnnie Higgins Jr

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Don Brooks pass complete to Johnnie Higgins Jr for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  4. 276.0
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 10
    Score
    0-0

    Ian O'Connor 27 yard field goal GOOD.

  5. 2638.0
    Q3TD
    LCLance Castleberry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Lance Castleberry rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  6. 2638.0
    Q3TD
    JHJamar Hunt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Jordan Palmer pass complete to Jamar Hunt for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Jordan Palmer (2638.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +10.64 EPA
  • Don Brooks (2638.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.29 EPA/play -1.46 EPA
  • Hiram Moore (276.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.71 EPA/play -4.95 EPA

Rushing

  • Ahmad Bradshaw (276.0) — 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA
  • Don Brooks (2638.0) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
  • Bernard Morris (276.0) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Receiving

  • Ahmad Bradshaw (276.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.25 EPA
  • Aaron Givens (2638.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.02 EPA
  • Jamar Hunt (2638.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Jordan Palmer2638.01910.5%02+0.56+10.64
Don Brooks2638.0520.0%01-0.29-1.46
Hiram Moore276.070.0%00-0.71-4.95
Bernard Morris276.0240.0%00-0.66-15.89

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q02638.010-5.18Ended
Q1276.020+1.27Ended
Q12638.080+1.72Pass TD
Q1276.080-4.82Missed FG
Q12638.000Field goal
Q12638.040-0.11Ended
Q1276.060+1.30Punt
Q12638.080+2.08Punt
Q2276.030-1.86Punt
Q22638.030-4.51Interception
Q2276.050-1.03Punt
Q22638.050+3.42Pass TD
Q2276.040-5.16Interception
Q22638.060-2.35Punt
Q2276.000Field goal
Q2276.080+1.96Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q0 · 2638.0 · Johnnie Higgins Jr rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Marsh 15. (-5.18 EPA)
  2. Q2 · 276.0 · Hiram Moore pass intercepted by Alex Obomese at the Marsh 48, returned for 8 yards to the Marsh 40. (-4.67 EPA)
  3. Q3 · 276.0 · Bernard Morris pass incomplete to Shawn Lauzon. (-4.13 EPA)
  4. Q1 · 276.0 · Ian O'Connor 51 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.1 EPA)
  5. Q1 · 2638.0 · Jordan Palmer pass complete to Jamar Hunt for 17 yards to the UTEP 38 for a 1ST down, Marshall penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted. (+4.02 EPA)
  6. Q2 · 2638.0 · Don Brooks pass complete to Johnnie Higgins Jr for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.89 EPA)
  7. Q3 · 2638.0 · Don Brooks rush for 38 yards to the Marsh 9 for a 1ST down. (+3.5 EPA)
  8. Q2 · 2638.0 · Don Brooks pass intercepted by Dennis Thornton at the UTEP 47, returned for no gain to the UTEP 47. (-3.35 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • UTEP Miners controlled the final (31–3) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Jordan Palmer (2638.0) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: MRSH 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 Marshall Thundering Herd vs UTEP Miners?

Marshall Thundering Herd 3, UTEP Miners 31 in Week 8 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Marshall Thundering Herd vs UTEP Miners?

UTEP Miners won with a final score of 3–31.

Where can I find the Marshall Thundering Herd vs UTEP Miners box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=252952638.

Who led Marshall Thundering Herd vs UTEP Miners in passing?

Jordan Palmer (2638.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Marshall Thundering Herd

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

UTEP Miners

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W