UTEP Miners vs. Little Rock Buffaloes: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Little Rock Buffaloes defeated UTEP Miners 42–17 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: UTEP Miners 17, Little Rock Buffaloes 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UTEP Miners	0	12	3	0	17
Little Rock Buffaloes	0	0	0	0	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Drew Willy (2084) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +7.27 EPA
• Trevor Vittatoe (2638) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -4.37 EPA

Rushing

• James Starks (2084) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA
• Terrell Jackson (2638) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.22 EPA
• Brandon Thermilus (2084) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Jeff Moturi (2638) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Jamar Hunt (2638) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.77 EPA
• Naaman Roosevelt (2084) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +2.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drew Willy	2084	17	23.5%	0	4	+0.43	+7.27
Trevor Vittatoe	2638	36	2.8%	0	1	-0.12	-4.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTEP	BUFF
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	2084	1	0	+4.58	Pass TD
Q1	2638	4	0	+2.14	Ended
Q1	2084	4	0	-0.37	Ended
Q1	2638	8	0	-0.44	Punt
Q1	2084	4	0	+0.99	Pass TD
Q1	2638	6	0	-5.84	Ended
Q1	2084	4	0	-1.47	Ended
Q1	2638	5	0	-0.53	Missed FG
Q2	2084	1	0	+4.55	Pass TD
Q2	2084	9	0	+3.38	Ended
Q2	2638	7	0	-3.56	Pass TD
Q2	2084	3	0	-2.47	Punt
Q2	2638	3	0	+2.59	Rush TD
Q2	2084	3	0	-5.81	Fumble
Q2	2638	13	0	+1.48	Ended
Q3	2084	9	0	+0.49	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Drew Willy sacked by Josh Ferguson for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled, recovered by UTEP Landon Goodwell at the Buff 25. (-5.8 EPA)
2. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Trevor Vittatoe pass intercepted by John Syty at the Buff 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-5.35 EPA)
3. Q3 · Buffalo Bulls · James Starks rush for 2 yards, fumbled, forced by Josh Ferguson, recovered by UTEP Anthony Morrow at the UTEP 41. (-5.15 EPA)
4. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Trevor Vittatoe pass intercepted by John Syty at the UTEP 39, returned for 21 yards to the UTEP 18, tackled by Trevor Vittatoe. (-4.95 EPA)
5. Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Drew Willy pass complete to Naaman Roosevelt for 68 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.58 EPA)
6. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Drew Willy pass complete to Gary Rice for 34 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.55 EPA)
7. Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · James Starks rush for 3 yards to the UTEP 15, tackled by Robert Soleyjacks. (-3.89 EPA)
8. Q3 · Buffalo Bulls · Drew Willy pass complete to Naaman Roosevelt for 56 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.69 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Little Rock Buffaloes controlled the final (42–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Drew Willy (2084) — yds, 4 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 Little Rock Buffaloes?

UTEP Miners 17, Little Rock Buffaloes 42 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won UTEP Miners vs Little Rock Buffaloes?

Little Rock Buffaloes won with a final score of 17–42.

Where can I find the UTEP Miners vs Little Rock Buffaloes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282412084.

Who led UTEP Miners vs Little Rock Buffaloes in passing?

Drew Willy (2084) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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