UTEP Miners vs. Fresno State Bulldogs: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Fresno State Bulldogs defeated UTEP Miners 31–24 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: UTEP Miners 24, Fresno State Bulldogs 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UTEP Miners	6	9	0	8	24
Fresno State Bulldogs	9	9	6	3	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jake Haener (278) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +12.40 EPA
• Gavin Hardison (2638) — 0.0 yds · +0.41 EPA/play +8.18 EPA
• Calvin Brownholtz (2638) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.67 EPA/play +4.67 EPA

Rushing

• Jordan Mims (278) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.14 EPA
• Ronald Awatt (2638) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.08 EPA
• Deion Hankins (2638) — 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA

Receiving

• Jalen Cropper (278) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Jordan Mims (278) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.06 EPA
• Raymond Pauwels Jr. (278) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jake Haener	278	35	74.3%	0	1	+0.35	+12.40
Gavin Hardison	2638	20	55.0%	0	0	+0.41	+8.18
Calvin Brownholtz	2638	1	100.0%	0	1	+4.67	+4.67
G. Hardison	2638	1	100.0%	0	1	+2.15	+2.15
Reynaldo Flores	2638	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.56	-0.56

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTEP	FRES
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	+3.81	Ended
Q1	278	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	278	10	0	+0.96	Ended
Q1	2638	3	0	-2.45	Punt
Q1	278	3	0	-3.39	Punt
Q1	2638	1	0	+2.15	Pass TD
Q1	2638	6	0	+4.44	Ended
Q1	278	1	0	-0.32	Rush TD
Q1	278	4	0	+5.69	Ended
Q1	278	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	278	4	0	+1.49	Ended
Q2	2638	2	0	-0.02	Punt
Q2	278	1	0	+1.18	Rush TD
Q2	278	9	0	+5.51	Ended
Q2	2638	10	0	+4.03	Rush TD
Q2	278	3	0	-2.25	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Fresno State Bulldogs · FRESNO ST Penalty, Illegal Formation (-5 Yards) to the UTEP 8 (-8.73 EPA)
2. Q1 · UTEP Miners · Gavin Hardison pass complete to Reynaldo Flores for 53 yds to the FrsSt 9 for a 1ST down (+4.69 EPA)
3. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Calvin Brownholtz pass complete to Trent Thompson for 51 yds for a TD, (Gavin Baechle KICK) (+4.67 EPA)
4. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Gavin Hardison run for 10 yds to the FrsSt 42 Gavin Hardison fumbled, recovered by FrsSt Levelle Bailey (-4.16 EPA)
5. Q3 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Jake Haener pass complete to Zane Pope for 37 yds to the UTEP 33 for a 1ST down (+3.87 EPA)
6. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Gavin Hardison pass complete to Tyrin Smith for 27 yds to the UTEP 48 for a 1ST down (+3.58 EPA)
7. Q2 · UTEP Miners · Gavin Hardison pass intercepted Elijah Gates return for no gain to the FrsSt 3 (-3.3 EPA)
8. Q1 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Jordan Mims run for 38 yds to the UTEP 49 for a 1ST down (+3.2 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Fresno State Bulldogs controlled the final (31–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jake Haener (278) — yds, 1 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 Fresno State Bulldogs?

UTEP Miners 24, Fresno State Bulldogs 31 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won UTEP Miners vs Fresno State Bulldogs?

Fresno State Bulldogs won with a final score of 24–31.

Where can I find the UTEP Miners vs Fresno State Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331167.

Who led UTEP Miners vs Fresno State Bulldogs in passing?

Jake Haener (278) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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