Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. UTEP Miners: 2023 Week 10 Recap

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated UTEP Miners 21–13 in Week 10, 2023. Final score: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 21, UTEP Miners 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	0	0	12	6	21
UTEP Miners	0	3	0	9	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 94.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +3.58 EPA
• Cade McConnell (UTEP) — 199.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.20 EPA/play -5.50 EPA

Rushing

• Deion Hankins (UTEP) — 67.0 yds -0.34 EPA
• Torrance Burgess Jr. (UTEP) — 86.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• Elijah Young (Western Kentucky) — 139.0 yds · 2 TD +0.80 EPA

Receiving

• Kelly Akharaiyi (UTEP) — 5 rec · 141.0 yds +2.19 EPA
• Jeremiah Ballard (UTEP) — 4 rec · 30.0 yds +1.02 EPA
• Dalvin Smith (Western Kentucky) — 3 rec · 23.0 yds +1.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Austin Reed	Western Kentucky	19	52.6%	94	1	+0.19	+3.58
Cade McConnell	UTEP	27	51.9%	199	1	-0.20	-5.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Kentucky	UTEP
Plays	50	64
EPA / play	+0.179	-0.184
Total EPA	+8.97	-11.80
Success rate	42.0%	40.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.188	-0.204
Rush EPA / play	+0.174	-0.170
Yards	281	368

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	4	22	-1.52	Punt
Q1	UTEP	4	15	-2.28	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	2	-2.89	Punt
Q1	UTEP	3	2	-3.38	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	6	16	-1.28	Punt
Q1	UTEP	7	38	-0.25	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	3	9	-0.94	Punt
Q2	UTEP	11	69	+1.75	Field goal
Q2	Western Kentucky	3	18	+1.18	Ended
Q2	UTEP	10	73	-4.76	Ended
Q2	Western Kentucky	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	UTEP	8	41	-2.60	Ended
Q3	Western Kentucky	2	66	+5.43	Rush TD
Q3	UTEP	4	10	-3.69	Interception
Q3	Western Kentucky	15	61	+4.53	Pass TD
Q3	UTEP	3	75	+6.44	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Elijah Young rushes 64 yards for a touchdown (+5.98 EPA)
2. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Cade McConnell pass to Kelly Akharaiyi for a touchdown (62 yards) (+5.29 EPA)
3. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Cade McConnell pass intercepted (-4.66 EPA)
4. Q2 · UTEP Miners · Deion Hankins rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-3.81 EPA)
5. Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Malachi Corley for 5 yards (4th & 2) (+2.9 EPA)
6. Q2 · UTEP Miners · Deion Hankins rushes for no gain (3rd & 1) (-2.89 EPA)
7. Q4 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Austin Reed pass to Jimmy Holiday for 27 yards (3rd & 6) (+2.87 EPA)
8. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Cade McConnell pass to Kelly Akharaiyi for 18 yards (3rd & 6) (+2.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (21–13) in Week 10.
• Passing edge: Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) — 94.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Western Kentucky at 0.179 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 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs UTEP Miners?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 21, UTEP Miners 13 in Week 10 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs UTEP Miners?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 21–13.

Where can I find the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs UTEP Miners box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520378.

Who led Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs UTEP Miners in passing?

Austin Reed (Western Kentucky) led passers with 94.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at UTEP Miners in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.