UTEP Miners vs. San Diego State Aztecs: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UTEP Miners defeated San Diego State Aztecs 34–27 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: UTEP Miners 34, San Diego State Aztecs 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UTEP Miners	0	12	6	6	34
San Diego State Aztecs	0	0	12	15	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Darren Mougey (21) — 0.0 yds · +0.38 EPA/play +6.41 EPA
• T.J. McKay (21) — 0.0 yds · +1.77 EPA/play +5.32 EPA
• Ryan Hotchkiss (2638) — 0.0 yds · +0.56 EPA/play +1.68 EPA

Rushing

• Lynell Hamilton (21) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.22 EPA
• Marcus Thomas (2638) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.53 EPA
• Darren Mougey (21) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Lynell Hamilton (21) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.67 EPA
• Daniel Robinson (2638) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.25 EPA
• Brett Swain (21) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.88 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Darren Mougey	21	17	0.0%	0	0	+0.38	+6.41
T.J. McKay	21	3	0.0%	0	0	+1.77	+5.32
Ryan Hotchkiss	2638	3	0.0%	0	0	+0.56	+1.68
Kevin O'Connell	21	14	0.0%	0	0	-0.45	-6.31
Jordan Palmer	2638	27	11.1%	0	3	-0.30	-8.22

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTEP	SDSU
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	21	1	0	+1.27	Ended
Q1	2638	3	0	-4.24	Interception
Q1	21	9	0	-1.49	Missed FG
Q1	2638	3	0	-2.41	Punt
Q1	2638	6	0	+0.78	Ended
Q1	21	1	0	-0.50	Ended
Q1	2638	1	0	+1.30	Ended
Q1	21	1	0	+1.41	Ended
Q1	2638	2	0	-0.40	Ended
Q1	21	6	0	+3.18	Ended
Q1	2638	2	0	-1.39	Ended
Q2	21	4	0	+0.01	Ended
Q2	2638	3	0	-1.73	Punt
Q2	21	6	0	-0.70	Punt
Q2	2638	3	0	+2.41	Rush TD
Q2	21	3	0	-2.49	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · San Diego State Aztecs · Darren Mougey pass intercepted by Quintin Demps at the UTEP 47, returned for 25 yards to the SDSU 28. (-4.86 EPA)
2. Q3 · San Diego State Aztecs · Kevin O'Connell pass intercepted by Quintin Demps at the UTEP 46, returned for 13 yards to the SDSU 41. (-4.77 EPA)
3. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Jordan Palmer pass intercepted by Ray Bass at the UTEP 27, returned for 1 yard to the UTEP 26. (-4.71 EPA)
4. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Jordan Palmer pass complete to Joe West for 28 yards to the SDSU 5 for a 1ST down. (+3.78 EPA)
5. Q3 · San Diego State Aztecs · Kevin O'Connell rush for 2 yards, fumbled at the SDSU 2, recovered by Alfonso Auelua, returned by Alfonso Auelua for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (-3.67 EPA)
6. Q4 · San Diego State Aztecs · Darren Mougey rush for no gain to the UTEP 1. (-3.45 EPA)
7. Q1 · San Diego State Aztecs · T.J. McKay pass complete to Atiyyah Henderson for 36 yards to the UTEP 25 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds. (+3.42 EPA)
8. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Jordan Palmer pass intercepted by Donny Baker at the SDSU 38, returned for no gain to the SDSU 38. (-3.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UTEP Miners controlled the final (34–27) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Darren Mougey (21) — yds.
• 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 San Diego State Aztecs?

UTEP Miners 34, San Diego State Aztecs 27 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won UTEP Miners vs San Diego State Aztecs?

UTEP Miners won with a final score of 34–27.

Where can I find the UTEP Miners vs San Diego State Aztecs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262430021.

Who led UTEP Miners vs San Diego State Aztecs in passing?

Darren Mougey (21) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for UTEP Miners at San Diego State Aztecs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.