Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. UTEP Miners: 2024 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Southern Utah Thunderbirds defeated UTEP Miners 27–24 in Week 2, 2024. Final score: Southern Utah Thunderbirds 27, UTEP Miners 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Southern Utah Thunderbirds	6	0	6	9	3	27
UTEP Miners	12	3	0	6	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Skyler Locklear (UTEP) — 273.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +9.56 EPA
• Jaden Smith (UTEP) — 4.0 yds · 1 TD · +7.00 EPA/play +7.00 EPA
• Bronson Barron (Southern Utah) — 40.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.54 EPA/play +3.54 EPA

Rushing

• Targhee Lambson (Southern Utah) — 183.0 yds · 2 TD +0.50 EPA
• Jevon Jackson (UTEP) — 80.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Braedon Wissler (Southern Utah) — 45.0 yds -0.19 EPA

Receiving

• Kam Thomas (UTEP) — 5 rec · 99.0 yds +1.32 EPA
• Kenny Odom (UTEP) — 5 rec · 97.0 yds +0.88 EPA
• Jaden Smith (UTEP) — 4 rec · 56.0 yds +0.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Skyler Locklear	UTEP	32	68.8%	273	1	+0.34	+9.56
Jaden Smith	UTEP	1	100.0%	4	1	+7.00	+7.00
Bronson Barron	Southern Utah	1	100.0%	40	1	+3.54	+3.54
Jackson Berry	Southern Utah	21	42.9%	57	0	+0.02	+0.39

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Southern Utah	UTEP
Plays	65	66
EPA / play	+0.135	+0.291
Total EPA	+7.94	+17.45
Success rate	38.5%	42.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.197	+0.571
Rush EPA / play	+0.103	+0.029
Yards	385	423

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UTEP	9	95	+9.00	Pass TD
Q1	Southern Utah	8	75	+6.48	Pass TD
Q1	UTEP	11	75	+5.83	Rush TD
Q1	Southern Utah	9	35	+0.09	Punt
Q2	UTEP	3	-10	-3.48	Punt
Q2	Southern Utah	3	-8	-3.12	Punt
Q2	UTEP	6	55	+0.20	Field goal
Q2	Southern Utah	3	3	-1.16	Punt
Q2	UTEP	4	18	-1.03	Punt
Q2	Southern Utah	7	42	-0.59	Ended
Q3	Southern Utah	6	43	-0.14	Missed FG
Q3	UTEP	3	-4	-3.64	Punt
Q3	Southern Utah	6	50	+4.51	Rush TD
Q3	UTEP	3	2	-3.07	Punt
Q3	Southern Utah	3	7	-2.24	Punt
Q3	UTEP	3	24	+1.12	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Jaden Smith pass to Skyler Locklear for a touchdown (4 yards) (+7.0 EPA)
2. Q1 · UTEP Miners · Skyler Locklear pass to Kam Thomas for 65 yards (3rd & 18) (+6.88 EPA)
3. Q4 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Targhee Lambson rushes 46 yards for a touchdown (+4.45 EPA)
4. Q1 · UTEP Miners · Skyler Locklear pass to Jevon Jackson for a touchdown (5 yards) (+4.01 EPA)
5. Q3 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Targhee Lambson rushes 20 yards for a touchdown (+3.73 EPA)
6. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Field goal missed (-3.56 EPA)
7. Q1 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Bronson Barron pass to Zach Mitchell for a touchdown (40 yards) (+3.54 EPA)
8. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Penalty (3rd & 4) (-3.36 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Southern Utah Thunderbirds controlled the final (27–24) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Skyler Locklear (UTEP) — 273.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UTEP at 0.291 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 Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs UTEP Miners?

Southern Utah Thunderbirds 27, UTEP Miners 24 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs UTEP Miners?

Southern Utah Thunderbirds won with a final score of 27–24.

Where can I find the Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs UTEP Miners box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401632072.

Who led Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs UTEP Miners in passing?

Skyler Locklear (UTEP) led passers with 273.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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