UTEP Miners vs. Sam Houston Bearkats: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

UTEP Miners defeated Sam Houston Bearkats 37–34 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: UTEP Miners 37, Sam Houston Bearkats 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UTEP Miners	0	12	6	15	37
Sam Houston Bearkats	6	12	6	6	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cade McConnell (UTEP) — 216.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +3.05 EPA
• Keegan Shoemaker (Sam Houston) — 203.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.60 EPA
• Simeon Evans (Sam Houston) — 23.0 yds · +1.54 EPA/play +1.54 EPA

Rushing

• John Gentry (Sam Houston) — 73.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA
• Deion Hankins (UTEP) — 117.0 yds · 1 TD +0.73 EPA
• Torrance Burgess Jr. (UTEP) — 53.0 yds -0.11 EPA

Receiving

• Malik Phillips (Sam Houston) — 4 rec · 48.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Noah Smith (Sam Houston) — 7 rec · 67.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• Kelly Akharaiyi (UTEP) — 6 rec · 126.0 yds +1.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cade McConnell	UTEP	22	54.5%	216	1	+0.14	+3.05
Keegan Shoemaker	Sam Houston	40	55.0%	203	2	+0.07	+2.60
Simeon Evans	Sam Houston	1	100.0%	23	0	+1.54	+1.54

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTEP	Sam Houston
Plays	61	73
EPA / play	+0.204	+0.096
Total EPA	+12.46	+7.03
Success rate	47.5%	45.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.139	+0.101
Rush EPA / play	+0.241	+0.091
Yards	439	372

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Sam Houston	8	25	-1.54	Punt
Q1	UTEP	3	5	-2.26	Punt
Q1	Sam Houston	11	70	+6.26	Rush TD
Q1	UTEP	13	65	+5.44	Rush TD
Q2	Sam Houston	12	70	+2.86	Pass TD
Q2	UTEP	12	93	+4.56	Field goal
Q2	Sam Houston	8	65	+5.65	Pass TD
Q2	UTEP	4	49	-0.66	Field goal
Q3	UTEP	3	12	-0.88	Punt
Q3	Sam Houston	7	40	-0.93	Field goal
Q3	UTEP	3	9	-1.91	Ended
Q3	Sam Houston	5	23	-1.75	Field goal
Q3	UTEP	10	68	+6.16	Rush TD
Q3	Sam Houston	5	21	-0.97	Punt
Q4	UTEP	5	80	+6.62	Pass TD
Q4	Sam Houston	3	8	-3.99	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Cade McConnell pass intercepted (-4.88 EPA)
2. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Cade McConnell pass to Kelly Akharaiyi for 13 yards (4th & 3) (+4.17 EPA)
3. Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass to Malik Phillips for a touchdown (6 yards) (+3.97 EPA)
4. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Cade McConnell pass to Kelly Akharaiyi for a touchdown (25 yards) (+3.94 EPA)
5. Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Keegan Shoemaker pass intercepted (-3.65 EPA)
6. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Deion Hankins rushes for 28 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.62 EPA)
7. Q1 · Sam Houston Bearkats · John Gentry rushes 28 yards for a touchdown (+3.28 EPA)
8. Q2 · UTEP Miners · Cade McConnell pass to Kelly Akharaiyi for 21 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.24 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UTEP Miners controlled the final (37–34) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Cade McConnell (UTEP) — 216.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UTEP at 0.204 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 Sam Houston Bearkats?

UTEP Miners 37, Sam Houston Bearkats 34 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won UTEP Miners vs Sam Houston Bearkats?

UTEP Miners won with a final score of 37–34.

Where can I find the UTEP Miners vs Sam Houston Bearkats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520348.

Who led UTEP Miners vs Sam Houston Bearkats in passing?

Cade McConnell (UTEP) led passers with 216.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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