New Mexico State Aggies vs. UTEP Miners: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

New Mexico State Aggies defeated UTEP Miners 28–7 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: New Mexico State Aggies 28, UTEP Miners 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
New Mexico State Aggies	6	0	12	6	28
UTEP Miners	0	6	0	0	7

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) — 178.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.66 EPA
• Cade McConnell (UTEP) — 151.0 yds · -0.31 EPA/play -10.46 EPA

Rushing

• Deion Hankins (UTEP) — 120.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) — 109.0 yds · 2 TD +0.56 EPA
• Monte Watkins (New Mexico State) — 84.0 yds +0.58 EPA

Receiving

• Eli Stowers (New Mexico State) — 5 rec · 80.0 yds +1.47 EPA
• Jeremiah Ballard (UTEP) — 5 rec · 75.0 yds +1.37 EPA
• Torrance Burgess Jr. (UTEP) — 4 rec · 62.0 yds +1.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Diego Pavia	New Mexico State	28	53.6%	178	2	-0.02	-0.66
Cade McConnell	UTEP	34	41.2%	151	0	-0.31	-10.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	New Mexico State	UTEP
Plays	59	61
EPA / play	+0.179	-0.151
Total EPA	+10.57	-9.20
Success rate	49.2%	32.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.024	-0.308
Rush EPA / play	+0.363	+0.047
Yards	421	300

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UTEP	5	19	-1.74	Punt
Q1	New Mexico State	7	32	-0.91	Missed FG
Q1	UTEP	3	0	-3.36	Punt
Q1	New Mexico State	8	64	+1.85	Rush TD
Q1	UTEP	7	75	+6.22	Rush TD
Q2	New Mexico State	9	40	-1.67	Punt
Q2	UTEP	7	52	+1.89	Punt
Q2	New Mexico State	11	126	+3.62	Pass TD
Q3	UTEP	4	16	-0.76	Punt
Q3	New Mexico State	9	80	+6.04	Rush TD
Q3	UTEP	10	18	-6.71	Ended
Q3	New Mexico State	7	58	+4.09	Pass TD
Q4	UTEP	8	32	-3.38	Ended
Q4	New Mexico State	3	9	-1.33	Punt
Q4	UTEP	9	73	-0.16	Ended
Q4	New Mexico State	4	12	-1.11	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · UTEP Miners · Deion Hankins rushes for 54 yards (3rd & 5) (+5.39 EPA)
2. Q1 · New Mexico State Aggies · Penalty (4th & 8) (+4.61 EPA)
3. Q3 · New Mexico State Aggies · Diego Pavia rushes 41 yards for a touchdown (+3.95 EPA)
4. Q2 · UTEP Miners · Punt (-3.74 EPA)
5. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Cade McConnell pass to Torrance Burgess Jr. for 40 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.18 EPA)
6. Q1 · New Mexico State Aggies · Monte Watkins rushes for 34 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.14 EPA)
7. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Penalty (3rd & 10) (+2.96 EPA)
8. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Cade McConnell — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

• New Mexico State Aggies controlled the final (28–7) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) — 178.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: New Mexico State 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 New Mexico State Aggies vs UTEP Miners?

New Mexico State Aggies 28, UTEP Miners 7 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won New Mexico State Aggies vs UTEP Miners?

New Mexico State Aggies won with a final score of 28–7.

Where can I find the New Mexico State Aggies vs UTEP Miners box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520332.

Who led New Mexico State Aggies vs UTEP Miners in passing?

Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) led passers with 178.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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