UTEP Miners vs. Rice Owls: 2005 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

UTEP Miners defeated Rice Owls 38–31 in Week 9, 2005. Final score: UTEP Miners 38, Rice Owls 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UTEP Miners	0	0	0	0	38
Rice Owls	0	0	0	0	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jordan Palmer (2638.0) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +10.68 EPA
• Joel Armstrong (242.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.47 EPA/play -4.73 EPA
• Chase Clement (242.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.48 EPA/play -5.77 EPA

Rushing

• Quinton Smith (242.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.15 EPA
• Joel Armstrong (242.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
• Tyler Ebell (2638.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.11 EPA

Receiving

• Jamar Hunt (2638.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.32 EPA
• Chris Francies (2638.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.49 EPA
• Tommy Henderson (242.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.90 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jordan Palmer	2638.0	29	10.3%	0	3	+0.37	+10.68
Joel Armstrong	242.0	10	0.0%	0	0	-0.47	-4.73
Chase Clement	242.0	12	8.3%	0	1	-0.48	-5.77

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTEP	RICE
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	242.0	4	0	+0.79	Ended
Q1	242.0	1	0	+0.65	Ended
Q1	2638.0	12	0	+5.80	Pass TD
Q1	242.0	10	0	+5.50	Rush TD
Q1	2638.0	1	0	+3.59	Pass TD
Q1	242.0	7	0	-1.68	Fumble
Q2	2638.0	1	0	+1.52	Ended
Q2	242.0	4	0	-0.10	Punt
Q2	2638.0	1	0	+1.34	Rush TD
Q2	2638.0	3	0	+4.82	Ended
Q2	242.0	5	0	-0.23	Punt
Q2	2638.0	1	0	+2.11	Rush TD
Q2	2638.0	8	0	+4.63	Ended
Q2	242.0	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	242.0	19	0	+1.12	Ended
Q3	2638.0	9	0	+1.65	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · 242.0 · Chase Clement pass incomplete to Andy Hall, Utep penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted. (-8.52 EPA)
2. Q4 · 242.0 · Chase Clement pass complete to Jarrett Dillard for 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.06 EPA)
3. Q3 · 2638.0 · Jordan Palmer pass intercepted by Buck Casson at the UTEP 28, returned for 13 yards to the UTEP 15. (-5.57 EPA)
4. Q2 · 2638.0 · Jordan Palmer pass complete to Johnnie Higgins Jr for 49 yards to the Rice 7 for a 1ST down, Rice penalty 4 yard face mask accepted. (+4.44 EPA)
5. Q4 · 242.0 · John Wall rush for a loss of 1 yard to the UTEP 4. (-3.78 EPA)
6. Q3 · 2638.0 · Jordan Palmer pass intercepted by Andray Downs at the Rice 28, returned for 19 yards to the Rice 47. (-3.71 EPA)
7. Q2 · 2638.0 · Jordan Palmer pass complete to Johnnie Higgins Jr for 34 yards to the Rice 34 for a 1ST down. (+3.67 EPA)
8. Q1 · 2638.0 · Jordan Palmer pass complete to Chris Francies for 54 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.59 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UTEP Miners controlled the final (38–31) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Jordan Palmer (2638.0) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: UTEP 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 UTEP Miners vs Rice Owls?

UTEP Miners 38, Rice Owls 31 in Week 9 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won UTEP Miners vs Rice Owls?

UTEP Miners won with a final score of 38–31.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=253020242.

Who led UTEP Miners vs Rice Owls 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 UTEP Miners at Rice Owls in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.