Incarnate Word Cardinals vs. UTEP Miners: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UTEP Miners defeated Incarnate Word Cardinals 28–14 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Incarnate Word Cardinals 14, UTEP Miners 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Incarnate Word Cardinals	6	6	0	0	14
UTEP Miners	6	6	6	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Gavin Hardison (UTEP) — 89.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +4.85 EPA
• Zach Calzada (Incarnate Word) — 226.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +2.51 EPA

Rushing

• Deion Hankins (UTEP) — 148.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• Tre Siggers (Incarnate Word) — 33.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
• Torrance Burgess Jr. (UTEP) — 85.0 yds · 1 TD +0.48 EPA

Receiving

• Brandon Porter (Incarnate Word) — 6 rec · 94.0 yds +2.38 EPA
• Tyrin Smith (UTEP) — 4 rec · 49.0 yds +1.32 EPA
• Caleb Chapman (Incarnate Word) — 3 rec · 72.0 yds +0.94 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gavin Hardison	UTEP	14	71.4%	89	2	+0.35	+4.85
Zach Calzada	Incarnate Word	30	53.3%	226	1	+0.08	+2.51

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Incarnate Word	UTEP
Plays	55	61
EPA / play	-0.068	+0.298
Total EPA	-3.75	+18.15
Success rate	32.7%	54.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.084	+0.347
Rush EPA / play	-0.250	+0.283
Yards	287	410

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Incarnate Word	3	0	-3.32	Punt
Q1	UTEP	3	4	-0.96	Punt
Q1	Incarnate Word	4	44	+3.61	Pass TD
Q1	UTEP	7	79	+7.09	Rush TD
Q1	Incarnate Word	13	71	-0.96	Ended
Q1	UTEP	7	34	-0.98	Punt
Q2	Incarnate Word	7	92	+7.21	Rush TD
Q2	UTEP	9	56	+5.07	Pass TD
Q2	Incarnate Word	8	18	-2.10	Punt
Q2	UTEP	1	9	-0.57	Ended
Q3	UTEP	12	85	+6.50	Pass TD
Q3	Incarnate Word	3	5	-3.03	Punt
Q3	UTEP	3	5	-2.07	Punt
Q3	Incarnate Word	3	3	-3.25	Punt
Q3	UTEP	12	91	+6.76	Rush TD
Q4	Incarnate Word	14	54	-1.90	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Zach Calzada pass to Brandon Porter for 25 yards (4th & 11) (+4.58 EPA)
2. Q1 · UTEP Miners · Torrance Burgess Jr. rushes 40 yards for a touchdown (+3.98 EPA)
3. Q2 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Zach Calzada pass to Caleb Chapman for 61 yards (1st & 10) (+3.8 EPA)
4. Q4 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Zach Calzada pass intercepted (-3.45 EPA)
5. Q1 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Punt (+3.09 EPA)
6. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Gavin Hardison pass to Tyrin Smith for a touchdown (24 yards) (+3.05 EPA)
7. Q1 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Zach Calzada pass to Brandon Porter for a touchdown (34 yards) (+3.01 EPA)
8. Q4 · Incarnate Word Cardinals · Zach Calzada pass to Brandon Porter for 8 yards (4th & 8) (+3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UTEP Miners controlled the final (28–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Gavin Hardison (UTEP) — 89.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: UTEP at 0.298 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 Incarnate Word Cardinals vs UTEP Miners?

Incarnate Word Cardinals 14, UTEP Miners 28 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Incarnate Word Cardinals vs UTEP Miners?

UTEP Miners won with a final score of 14–28.

Where can I find the Incarnate Word Cardinals vs UTEP Miners box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520177.

Who led Incarnate Word Cardinals vs UTEP Miners in passing?

Gavin Hardison (UTEP) led passers with 89.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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