UTEP Miners vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated UTEP Miners 40–7 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: UTEP Miners 7, Nebraska Cornhuskers 40.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UTEP Miners	6	2	0	0	7
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	18	6	3	40

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) — 229.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +8.40 EPA
• Skyler Locklear (UTEP) — 115.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +1.58 EPA
• Heinrich Haarberg (Nebraska) — 35.0 yds · +0.26 EPA/play +1.29 EPA

Rushing

• Rahmir Johnson (Nebraska) — 50.0 yds -0.15 EPA
• Jevon Jackson (UTEP) — 43.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Emmett Johnson (Nebraska) — 71.0 yds +0.46 EPA

Receiving

• Kam Thomas (UTEP) — 7 rec · 71.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Isaiah Neyor (Nebraska) — 6 rec · 118.0 yds +1.45 EPA
• Jahmal Banks (Nebraska) — 4 rec · 61.0 yds +1.62 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dylan Raiola	Nebraska	29	65.5%	229	2	+0.29	+8.40
Skyler Locklear	UTEP	17	64.7%	115	1	+0.09	+1.58
Heinrich Haarberg	Nebraska	5	100.0%	35	0	+0.26	+1.29
Shay Smith	UTEP	3	66.7%	10	0	-0.26	-0.78
Jalyn Gramstad	Nebraska	3	33.3%	11	0	-0.52	-1.55
Cade McConnell	UTEP	7	42.9%	20	0	-0.48	-3.36

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTEP	Nebraska
Plays	47	83
EPA / play	-0.013	+0.147
Total EPA	-0.59	+12.18
Success rate	36.2%	49.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.095	+0.220
Rush EPA / play	+0.099	+0.088
Yards	241	508

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Nebraska	12	77	+6.97	Rush TD
Q1	UTEP	3	9	-2.09	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	7	31	-3.70	Ended
Q1	UTEP	3	63	+5.19	Pass TD
Q1	Nebraska	3	5	-2.80	Punt
Q1	UTEP	2	5	-0.95	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	7	42	-5.58	Fumble
Q2	UTEP	1	0	-0.70	Safety
Q2	Nebraska	2	59	+4.48	Pass TD
Q2	UTEP	3	2	-2.51	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	8	63	+4.54	Rush TD
Q2	UTEP	7	37	-0.65	Interception
Q2	Nebraska	9	59	+5.31	Pass TD
Q3	UTEP	8	34	+0.73	Punt
Q3	Nebraska	11	72	+3.73	Rush TD
Q3	UTEP	7	26	-1.24	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dylan Raiola pass to Isaiah Neyor for a touchdown (59 yards) (+5.23 EPA)
2. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dylan Raiola pass to Jahmal Banks for a touchdown (21 yards) (+4.73 EPA)
3. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Fumble (-3.82 EPA)
4. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Emmett Johnson rushes for 42 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.54 EPA)
5. Q1 · UTEP Miners · Skyler Locklear pass to Kam Thomas for a touchdown (38 yards) (+3.38 EPA)
6. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Skyler Locklear rushes for 11 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.21 EPA)
7. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Penalty (4th & 2) (+2.91 EPA)
8. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dylan Raiola pass to Isaiah Neyor for no gain (4th & 5) (-2.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (40–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) — 229.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Nebraska 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 UTEP Miners vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

UTEP Miners 7, Nebraska Cornhuskers 40 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won UTEP Miners vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 7–40.

Where can I find the UTEP Miners vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628454.

Who led UTEP Miners vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) led passers with 229.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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