SMU Mustangs vs. UTEP Miners: 2006 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

UTEP Miners defeated SMU Mustangs 24–21 in Week 6, 2006. Final score: SMU Mustangs 21, UTEP Miners 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
SMU Mustangs	6	0	12	0	21
UTEP Miners	6	3	0	12	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jordan Palmer (2638) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +10.05 EPA
• Marcus Thomas (2638) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.76 EPA/play +2.76 EPA
• Corey Slater (2567) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +2.53 EPA

Rushing

• Marcus Thomas (2638) — 0.0 yds -0.89 EPA
• DeMyron Martin (2567) — 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Jason Williams (2638) — 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Receiving

• Johnnie Higgins Jr. (2638) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.08 EPA
• Lorne Sam (2638) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.35 EPA
• Marcus Thomas (2638) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jordan Palmer	2638	35	2.9%	0	1	+0.29	+10.05
Marcus Thomas	2638	1	100.0%	0	1	+2.76	+2.76
Corey Slater	2567	17	11.8%	0	2	+0.15	+2.53
Lorne Sam	2638	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.87	-1.74

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SMU	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	2567	3	0	-1.05	Touchdown
Q1	2638	8	0	+1.12	Interception
Q1	2567	3	0	-3.22	Punt
Q1	2638	16	0	+4.08	Punt
Q2	2567	4	0	+0.16	Interception
Q2	2638	8	0	-1.94	Punt
Q2	2567	3	0	-2.07	Punt
Q2	2638	10	0	-0.35	Field goal
Q2	2567	5	0	-3.53	Punt
Q3	2638	8	0	-0.30	Punt
Q3	2567	4	0	+3.75	Pass TD
Q3	2638	3	0	-2.80	Punt
Q3	2567	5	0	+7.24	Pass TD
Q3	2638	3	0	-1.92	Punt
Q3	2567	3	0	-2.10	Punt
Q4	2638	5	0	-3.71	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Marcus Thomas rush for 1 yard, fumbled at the SMU 20, forced by Jonathan Lindley, recovered by Jonathan Lindley, returned by Jonathan Lindley for 80 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (-11.19 EPA)
2. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Ryan Hotchkiss punt for 42 yards, returned by Blake Warren for 2 yards to the SMU 19, fumbled at the SMU 19, recovered by Evan Davis. (+4.46 EPA)
3. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Corey Slater pass complete to Bobby Chase for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.39 EPA)
4. Q3 · SMU Mustangs · Corey Slater pass complete to Emmanuel Sanders for 56 yards to the UTEP 27 for a 1ST down. (+4.37 EPA)
5. Q1 · SMU Mustangs · Thomas Morstead punt for 53 yards, returned by Johnnie Higgins Jr. for 63 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (-3.98 EPA)
6. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Corey Slater pass intercepted by Quintin Demps at the UTEP 48, returned for no gain to the UTEP 48. (-3.45 EPA)
7. Q4 · SMU Mustangs · Johnnie Fitzgerald rush for 1 yard to the SMU 44. (-2.99 EPA)
8. Q1 · UTEP Miners · Jordan Palmer pass complete to Joe West for 16 yards to the SMU 28 for a 1ST down. (+2.77 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UTEP Miners controlled the final (24–21) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Jordan Palmer (2638) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: SMU 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 SMU Mustangs vs UTEP Miners?

SMU Mustangs 21, UTEP Miners 24 in Week 6 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won SMU Mustangs vs UTEP Miners?

UTEP Miners won with a final score of 21–24.

Where can I find the SMU Mustangs vs UTEP Miners box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262802638.

Who led SMU Mustangs vs UTEP Miners in passing?

Jordan Palmer (2638) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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