UTEP Miners vs. Houston Cougars: 2006 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated UTEP Miners 34–17 in Week 8, 2006. Final score: UTEP Miners 17, Houston Cougars 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UTEP Miners	6	9	0	0	17
Houston Cougars	3	6	12	9	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jordan Palmer (2638) — 0.0 yds · +0.35 EPA/play +9.78 EPA
• Kevin Kolb (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +9.21 EPA
• TEAM (2638) — 0.0 yds · -1.34 EPA/play -1.34 EPA

Rushing

• Marcus Thomas (2638) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.23 EPA
• Jackie Battle (248) — 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Anthony Alridge (248) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.44 EPA

Receiving

• Marcus Thomas (2638) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA
• J. Higgins (2638) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.02 EPA
• Vincent Marshall (248) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jordan Palmer	2638	28	0.0%	0	0	+0.35	+9.78
Kevin Kolb	248	26	7.7%	0	2	+0.35	+9.21
TEAM	2638	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.34	-1.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTEP	HOU
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	4	0	-0.40	Ended
Q1	248	10	0	-4.38	Ended
Q1	2638	8	0	+6.14	Rush TD
Q1	248	6	0	+0.34	Field goal
Q1	2638	5	0	+0.40	Punt
Q2	248	1	0	+0.47	Interception
Q2	2638	13	0	+0.41	Field goal
Q2	248	13	0	+6.64	Pass TD
Q2	2638	7	0	+0.12	Punt
Q3	248	3	0	+3.68	Rush TD
Q3	2638	2	0	-2.35	Ended
Q3	248	6	0	+5.59	Pass TD
Q3	2638	3	0	-1.60	Punt
Q3	248	8	0	+1.14	Punt
Q4	248	1	0	+0.94	Ended
Q4	2638	5	0	+0.03	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Kevin Kolb pass complete to Donnie Avery for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.92 EPA)
2. Q1 · UTEP Miners · Jordan Palmer pass complete to J. Higgins for 30 yards to the Houst 48 for a 1ST down. (+3.81 EPA)
3. Q2 · UTEP Miners · Jordan Palmer pass complete to Marcus Thomas for 6 yards to the Houst 37 for a 1ST down. (+3.79 EPA)
4. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Anthony Alridge rush for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.58 EPA)
5. Q2 · Houston Cougars · Kevin Kolb pass complete to Roy Otis for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.76 EPA)
6. Q2 · UTEP Miners · Jordan Palmer pass complete to J. Higgins for 23 yards to the Houst 20 for a 1ST down. (+2.75 EPA)
7. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Kevin Kolb pass incomplete, broken up by Troy Collavo. (-2.44 EPA)
8. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Kevin Kolb pass complete to Vincent Marshall for 17 yards to the UTEP 42 for a 1ST down. (+2.38 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (34–17) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Jordan Palmer (2638) — 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 Houston Cougars?

UTEP Miners 17, Houston Cougars 34 in Week 8 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won UTEP Miners vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 17–34.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262940248.

Who led UTEP Miners vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Jordan Palmer (2638) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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