Rice Owls vs. UTEP Miners: 2017 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Rice Owls defeated UTEP Miners 31–14 in Week 2, 2017. Final score: Rice Owls 31, UTEP Miners 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rice Owls	3	6	6	12	31
UTEP Miners	0	0	6	6	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ryan Metz (2638) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +5.41 EPA
• Mark Torrez (2638) — 0.0 yds · -1.18 EPA/play -1.18 EPA
• Kavika Johnson (2638) — 0.0 yds · -2.11 EPA/play -2.11 EPA

Rushing

• Samuel Stewart (242) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Nahshon Ellerbe (242) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.35 EPA
• Walter Dawn (2638) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Kavika Johnson (2638) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• David Lucero (2638) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA
• Jordan Myers (242) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Metz	2638	33	54.5%	0	1	+0.16	+5.41
Mark Torrez	2638	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.18	-1.18
Kavika Johnson	2638	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.11	-2.11
Sam Glaesmann	242	20	50.0%	0	1	-0.26	-5.28

Team EPA comparison

Stat	RICE	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	2638	3	0	-3.28	Ended
Q1	242	6	0	-0.45	Field goal
Q1	2638	12	0	-0.28	Punt
Q1	242	9	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	2638	1	0	-1.59	Ended
Q2	242	5	0	-1.52	Punt
Q2	2638	2	0	-0.78	Punt
Q2	242	11	0	-1.57	Rush TD
Q2	2638	4	0	-4.17	Fumble
Q2	242	6	0	+1.43	Ended
Q2	2638	3	0	+7.98	Pass TD
Q3	242	5	0	-1.70	Punt
Q3	2638	8	0	+0.55	Ended
Q3	242	4	0	+0.50	Pass TD
Q3	2638	4	0	-1.76	Punt
Q3	242	3	0	+0.52	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Ryan Metz pass complete to Warren Redix for 44 yds for a TD, (Brady Viles KICK) (+6.3 EPA)
2. Q2 · UTEP Miners · Kevin Dove run for a loss of 2 yards to the UTEP 40 Kevin Dove fumbled, recovered by Rice Zach Abercrumbia (-5.09 EPA)
3. Q3 · Rice Owls · Sam Glaesmann pass complete to Aaron Cephus for 52 yds for a TD, (Will Harrison KICK) (+3.56 EPA)
4. Q2 · Rice Owls · Sam Glaesmann run for 1 yd to the UTEP 6 Sam Glaesmann fumbled, recovered by UTEP Nik Needham (-3.5 EPA)
5. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Ryan Metz pass complete to Kavika Johnson for 40 yds to the Rice 4 for a 1ST down (+3.27 EPA)
6. Q2 · Rice Owls · Samuel Stewart run for 21 yds to the UTEP 15 for a 1ST down (+3.25 EPA)
7. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Ryan Metz pass complete to Kavika Johnson for 3 yds to the UTEP 47 for a 1ST down (+3.01 EPA)
8. Q1 · UTEP Miners · Ryan Metz pass complete to David Lucero for 12 yds to the Rice 41 for a 1ST down (+3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rice Owls controlled the final (31–14) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Ryan Metz (2638) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: RICE 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 Rice Owls vs UTEP Miners?

Rice Owls 31, UTEP Miners 14 in Week 2 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Rice Owls vs UTEP Miners?

Rice Owls won with a final score of 31–14.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400938603.

Who led Rice Owls vs UTEP Miners in passing?

Ryan Metz (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 Rice Owls at UTEP Miners in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.