UTEP Miners vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated UTEP Miners 38–7 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: UTEP Miners 7, Northwestern Wildcats 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UTEP Miners	6	0	0	0	7
Northwestern Wildcats	6	0	18	9	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ryan Hilinski (Northwestern) — 85.0 yds · 1 TD · +7.51 EPA/play +7.51 EPA
• Ben Bryant (Northwestern) — 119.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +4.28 EPA
• Gavin Hardison (UTEP) — 174.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.22 EPA

Rushing

• Cam Porter (Northwestern) — 90.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Torrance Burgess Jr. (UTEP) — 34.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Deion Hankins (UTEP) — 27.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Kelly Akharaiyi (UTEP) — 5 rec · 53.0 yds +1.40 EPA
• Tyrin Smith (UTEP) — 5 rec · 40.0 yds +0.85 EPA
• Jeremiah Ballard (UTEP) — 4 rec · 92.0 yds +1.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Hilinski	Northwestern	1	100.0%	85	1	+7.51	+7.51
Ben Bryant	Northwestern	19	57.9%	119	1	+0.23	+4.28
Gavin Hardison	UTEP	29	58.6%	174	1	+0.01	+0.22
Jack Lausch	Northwestern	2	50.0%	6	0	-0.30	-0.60
Jake McNamara	UTEP	5	40.0%	23	0	-0.32	-1.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTEP	Northwestern
Plays	65	59
EPA / play	-0.134	+0.305
Total EPA	-8.73	+18.00
Success rate	36.9%	52.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.041	+0.508
Rush EPA / play	-0.237	+0.184
Yards	319	406

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UTEP	8	70	+5.71	Pass TD
Q1	Northwestern	8	71	+6.13	Rush TD
Q1	UTEP	8	22	-0.28	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	6	14	-2.24	Punt
Q1	UTEP	6	38	+0.33	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	6	46	+0.40	Punt
Q2	UTEP	5	14	-3.26	Interception
Q2	Northwestern	3	-2	-2.78	Punt
Q2	UTEP	6	11	-0.95	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	3	9	-0.25	Punt
Q2	UTEP	3	48	+1.74	Missed FG
Q2	Northwestern	1	-3	0.00	Ended
Q3	Northwestern	13	79	+6.54	Pass TD
Q3	UTEP	2	0	-3.99	Interception
Q3	Northwestern	3	3	+0.79	Rush TD
Q3	UTEP	3	4	-3.19	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass to Joseph Himon II for a touchdown (85 yards) (+7.51 EPA)
2. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Gavin Hardison pass to Tyrin Smith for 21 yards (4th & 5) (+4.95 EPA)
3. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant pass to Cam Johnson for 43 yards (3rd & 7) (+4.94 EPA)
4. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Gavin Hardison rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-3.24 EPA)
5. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Gavin Hardison pass intercepted (-3.1 EPA)
6. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Ezell Jolly rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-2.92 EPA)
7. Q2 · UTEP Miners · Gavin Hardison pass intercepted (-2.9 EPA)
8. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant pass to Thomas Gordon for a touchdown (18 yards) (+2.88 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (38–7) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Ryan Hilinski (Northwestern) — 85.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Northwestern at 0.305 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 Northwestern Wildcats?

UTEP Miners 7, Northwestern Wildcats 38 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won UTEP Miners vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 7–38.

Where can I find the UTEP Miners vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520207.

Who led UTEP Miners vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Ryan Hilinski (Northwestern) led passers with 85.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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