UNLV Rebels vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated UNLV Rebels 35–7 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: UNLV Rebels 7, Michigan Wolverines 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UNLV Rebels	0	0	0	6	7
Michigan Wolverines	6	12	12	0	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 278.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.66 EPA/play +16.61 EPA
• Jayden Maiava (UNLV) — 68.0 yds · +0.36 EPA/play +2.53 EPA
• Jayden Denegal (Michigan) — 35.0 yds · +1.64 EPA/play +1.64 EPA

Rushing

• Blake Corum (Michigan) — 80.0 yds · 3 TD +0.13 EPA
• Vincent Davis Jr. (UNLV) — 15.0 yds -0.80 EPA
• Donovan Edwards (Michigan) — 9.0 yds -0.88 EPA

Receiving

• Cornelius Johnson (Michigan) — 5 rec · 82.0 yds +0.63 EPA
• Jacob De Jesus (UNLV) — 5 rec · 46.0 yds +1.23 EPA
• Donovan Edwards (Michigan) — 5 rec · 26.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
J.J. McCarthy	Michigan	25	88.0%	278	2	+0.66	+16.61
Jayden Maiava	UNLV	7	71.4%	68	0	+0.36	+2.53
Jayden Denegal	Michigan	1	100.0%	35	0	+1.64	+1.64
Davis Warren	Michigan	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.82	-3.63
Doug Brumfield	UNLV	24	41.7%	70	0	-0.49	-11.74

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNLV	Michigan
Plays	57	60
EPA / play	-0.296	+0.147
Total EPA	-16.88	+8.83
Success rate	33.3%	48.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.297	+0.522
Rush EPA / play	-0.295	-0.181
Yards	227	478

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UNLV	7	19	-2.07	Punt
Q1	Michigan	9	80	+6.53	Rush TD
Q1	UNLV	3	-9	-4.38	Punt
Q1	Michigan	11	75	+5.44	Rush TD
Q2	UNLV	4	5	-2.93	Punt
Q2	Michigan	6	41	-1.56	Ended
Q2	UNLV	1	12	+2.21	Ended
Q2	Michigan	1	1	-3.29	Ended
Q2	UNLV	6	13	-1.61	Punt
Q2	Michigan	10	83	+6.06	Pass TD
Q2	UNLV	1	2	-0.50	Ended
Q3	Michigan	3	7	-2.22	Punt
Q3	UNLV	3	8	-1.40	Punt
Q3	Michigan	3	64	+3.95	Pass TD
Q3	UNLV	7	27	-5.67	Ended
Q3	Michigan	3	4	-2.65	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · UNLV Rebels · Penalty (4th & 10) (+6.92 EPA)
2. Q3 · UNLV Rebels · Penalty (4th & 5) (+4.88 EPA)
3. Q4 · UNLV Rebels · Jordan Younge-Humphrey rushes 20 yards for a touchdown (+4.75 EPA)
4. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · J.J. McCarthy pass to Roman Wilson for a touchdown (13 yards) (+4.02 EPA)
5. Q3 · UNLV Rebels · Penalty (3rd & 10) (+3.33 EPA)
6. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Blake Corum rushes for 1 yard (4th & 2) (-3.29 EPA)
7. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · J.J. McCarthy pass to Roman Wilson for a touchdown (47 yards) (+3.17 EPA)
8. Q3 · UNLV Rebels · Punt (+3.16 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (35–7) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 278.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Michigan at 0.147 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 UNLV Rebels vs Michigan Wolverines?

UNLV Rebels 7, Michigan Wolverines 35 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won UNLV Rebels vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 7–35.

Where can I find the UNLV Rebels vs Michigan Wolverines box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520202.

Who led UNLV Rebels vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) led passers with 278.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for UNLV Rebels at Michigan Wolverines in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.