UTEP Miners vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated UTEP Miners 17–14 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: UTEP Miners 14, Jacksonville State Gamecocks 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UTEP Miners	0	6	0	6	14
Jacksonville State Gamecocks	3	6	6	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Zion Webb (Jacksonville State) — 62.0 yds · -0.31 EPA/play -6.58 EPA
• Gavin Hardison (UTEP) — 172.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.23 EPA/play -6.89 EPA

Rushing

• Deion Hankins (UTEP) — 54.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
• Malik Jackson (Jacksonville State) — 76.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
• Ron Wiggins (Jacksonville State) — 63.0 yds · 1 TD +0.00 EPA

Receiving

• Tyrin Smith (UTEP) — 5 rec · 38.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Kelly Akharaiyi (UTEP) — 4 rec · 102.0 yds +2.42 EPA
• Michael Pettway (Jacksonville State) — 3 rec · 13.0 yds -0.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zion Webb	Jacksonville State	21	47.6%	62	0	-0.31	-6.58
Gavin Hardison	UTEP	30	53.3%	172	1	-0.23	-6.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTEP	Jacksonville State
Plays	70	64
EPA / play	-0.128	-0.091
Total EPA	-8.96	-5.80
Success rate	44.3%	34.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.230	-0.313
Rush EPA / play	-0.052	+0.018
Yards	341	277

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Jacksonville State	5	8	-2.86	Punt
Q1	UTEP	9	32	-4.94	Ended
Q1	Jacksonville State	9	24	-1.67	Field goal
Q1	UTEP	5	27	-0.58	Punt
Q1	Jacksonville State	12	70	+4.60	Rush TD
Q2	UTEP	11	49	+0.32	Missed FG
Q2	Jacksonville State	3	1	-2.07	Punt
Q2	UTEP	5	32	-0.29	Ended
Q2	Jacksonville State	3	7	-0.95	Punt
Q2	UTEP	8	33	+1.91	Rush TD
Q3	UTEP	4	23	-3.10	Interception
Q3	Jacksonville State	6	29	-3.71	Ended
Q3	UTEP	3	3	-3.07	Punt
Q3	Jacksonville State	3	51	+2.96	Rush TD
Q3	UTEP	3	6	-2.41	Punt
Q3	Jacksonville State	12	60	+1.61	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · UTEP Miners · Deion Hankins rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+7.0 EPA)
2. Q2 · UTEP Miners · Deion Hankins rushes for 1 yard (1st & 2) (-5.24 EPA)
3. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Gavin Hardison pass intercepted (-4.24 EPA)
4. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Gavin Hardison pass to Kelly Akharaiyi for a touchdown (32 yards) (+3.59 EPA)
5. Q1 · UTEP Miners · Gavin Hardison sacked for a loss of 6 yards (4th & 3) (-3.5 EPA)
6. Q3 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Zion Webb rushes for 18 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.38 EPA)
7. Q1 · UTEP Miners · Gavin Hardison pass to Kelly Akharaiyi for 23 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.32 EPA)
8. Q3 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Ron Wiggins rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.18 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Jacksonville State Gamecocks controlled the final (17–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Zion Webb (Jacksonville State) — 62.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Jacksonville State at -0.091 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 Jacksonville State Gamecocks?

UTEP Miners 14, Jacksonville State Gamecocks 17 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won UTEP Miners vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks?

Jacksonville State Gamecocks won with a final score of 14–17.

Where can I find the UTEP Miners vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520145.

Who led UTEP Miners vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks in passing?

Zion Webb (Jacksonville State) led passers with 62.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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