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Florida Atlantic Owls vs. UTEP Miners: 2015 Week 8 Recap

Miners defeat Owls 27–17 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Florida Atlantic Owls vs. UTEP Miners (Week 8).

Florida Atlantic Owls 17 1-6
Final 17–27
UTEP Miners 27 3-4 Winner
Winner
UTEP Miners
Final score
17–27
Halftime
Florida Atlantic Owls 15–12 UTEP Miners
Top passer
Mack Leftwich

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Quick answer

UTEP Miners defeated Florida Atlantic Owls 27–17 in Week 8, 2015. Final score: Florida Atlantic Owls 17, UTEP Miners 27.

Game summary

UTEP Miners beat Florida Atlantic Owls 27–17 in Week 8 of the 2015 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Mack Leftwich (2638) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.20 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Jeremiah Laufasa — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Jaquan White — 4 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Florida Atlantic Owls0150017
UTEP Miners666627

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

FAUFlorida Atlantic Owls
UTEPUTEP Miners

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. UTEP
    Q1TD
    TBTyler Batson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Mack Leftwich pass complete to Tyler Batson for 76 yds for a TD, (Jay Mattox KICK)

  2. FAU
    Q2TD
    TRTrey Rodriguez

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Trey Rodriguez 38 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick)

  3. UTEP
    Q2TD
    JWJaquan White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Jaquan White 17 Yd pass from Mack Leftwich (Jay Mattox Kick)

  4. FAU
    Q2TD
    GHGreg Howell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Greg Howell run for 3 yds for a TD, (Greg Joseph KICK)

  5. FAU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    15-12

    Greg Joseph 25 yd FG GOOD

  6. UTEP
    Q3TD
    TBTyler Batson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-18

    Tyler Batson 30 Yd pass from Mack Leftwich (Jay Mattox Kick)

  7. UTEP
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    15-21

    Jay Mattox 42 Yd Field Goal

  8. UTEP
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    15-24

    Jay Mattox 35 Yd Field Goal

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Mack Leftwich (2638) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +7.61 EPA
  • Jaquez Johnson (2226) — 0.0 yds · +0.22 EPA/play +4.65 EPA
  • Jason Driskel (2226) — 0.0 yds · -0.86 EPA/play -0.86 EPA

Rushing

  • Jeremiah Laufasa (2638) — 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
  • LaQuintus Dowell (2638) — 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA
  • Jay Warren (2226) — 0.0 yds -0.61 EPA

Receiving

  • Jaquan White (2638) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA
  • Tyler Batson (2638) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.29 EPA
  • Jenson Stoshak (2226) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Mack Leftwich26383852.6%03+0.20+7.61
Jaquez Johnson22262166.7%00+0.22+4.65
Jason Driskel222610.0%00-0.86-0.86

Team EPA comparison

StatFAUUTEP
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1263880+5.13Pass TD
Q1222630-2.32Punt
Q1263820-2.46Ended
Q1222670-2.99Fumble
Q1263830-1.91Punt
Q12226100-1.06Ended
Q2263840-3.29Ended
Q2222610+5.16Rush TD
Q2263860+1.76Ended
Q2222630-0.22Ended
Q2263810+2.72Pass TD
Q2222610+0.98Rush TD
Q2263850+3.69Ended
Q2222630-1.91Field goal
Q2263860-1.53Missed FG
Q2222630+2.74Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Dalton Schomp punt for 76 yds , Jaquan White returns for no gain to the UTEP 3 Jaquan White fumbled, recovered by FlAtl Jenson Stoshak (+8.13 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Jaquez Johnson run for 2 yds Jaquez Johnson fumbled, recovered by UTEP Dashone Smith (-6.67 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Jaquez Johnson pass intercepted Nik Needham return for 27 yds to the UTEP 28 (-6.46 EPA)
  4. Q1 · UTEP Miners · Mack Leftwich pass complete to Tyler Batson for 76 yds for a TD, (Jay Mattox KICK) (+6.26 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Trey Rodriguez 38 Yd Run (Greg Joseph Kick) (+5.16 EPA)
  6. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Alan Luna punt for 30 yds , Cre'von LeBlanc returns for a loss of 1 yard to the FlAtl 20 Cre'von LeBlanc fumbled, recovered by UTEP LaQuintus Dowell (+4.98 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Jaquez Johnson pass complete to Kalib Woods for 55 yds to the UTEP 2 for a 1ST down (+4.55 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Florida Atlantic Owls · Greg Joseph 36 yd FG MISSED (-4.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • UTEP Miners controlled the final (27–17) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Mack Leftwich (2638) — yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: FAU 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 Florida Atlantic Owls vs UTEP Miners?

Florida Atlantic Owls 17, UTEP Miners 27 in Week 8 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Florida Atlantic Owls vs UTEP Miners?

UTEP Miners won with a final score of 17–27.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763636.

Who led Florida Atlantic Owls vs UTEP Miners in passing?

Mack Leftwich (2638) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Florida Atlantic Owls

Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L

UTEP Miners

Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W