UTEP Miners 17–44 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2024

Quick answer

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defeated UTEP Miners 44–17 in Week 7, 2024. Final score: UTEP Miners 17, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 44.

Game summary

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers rolled past UTEP Miners 44–17 in Week 7 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 233.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.23 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ezell Jolly — 140.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Easton Messer — 6 rec, 96.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky (+0.237/play) vs UTEP (-0.089/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UTEP Miners	6	0	9	0	17
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	12	12	6	9	44

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UTEPUTEP Miners

OPP EZ

+3

+3OPP 25

OPP EZ

+3OPP 25

+3OPP 37

WKUWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Kentucky
Q1TD
DSDalvin Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Caden Veltkamp pass to Dalvin Smith for a touchdown (30 yards)
UTEP
Q1TD
KOKenny Odom
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Cade McConnell pass to Kenny Odom for a touchdown (76 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q1TD
MMMichael Mathison
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Michael Mathison rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
6-15
Field goal good from 25 yards
Western Kentucky
Q2TD
CVCaden Veltkamp
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Caden Veltkamp rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Western Kentucky
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
6-24
Field goal good from 42 yards
UTEP
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Kickoff
UTEP
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
15-24
Field goal good from 42 yards
Western Kentucky
Q3TD
MMMichael Mathison
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Caden Veltkamp pass to Michael Mathison for a touchdown (14 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q4TD
MMMichael Mathison
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-36
Caden Veltkamp pass to Michael Mathison for a touchdown (3 yards)
Western Kentucky
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 37
Score
15-39
Field goal good from 54 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 233.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +6.63 EPA
Cade McConnell (UTEP) — 95.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -0.33 EPA
Skyler Locklear (UTEP) — 71.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -2.68 EPA

Rushing

Ezell Jolly (UTEP) — 140.0 yds +0.10 EPA
Elijah Young (Western Kentucky) — 66.0 yds -0.12 EPA
Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 50.0 yds · 1 TD +0.59 EPA

Receiving

Easton Messer (Western Kentucky) — 6 rec · 96.0 yds +1.26 EPA
Trey Goodman (UTEP) — 6 rec · 45.0 yds +0.43 EPA
Kisean Johnson (Western Kentucky) — 5 rec · 82.0 yds +1.02 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Caden Veltkamp	Western Kentucky	29	62.1%	233	3	+0.23	+6.63
Cade McConnell	UTEP	8	37.5%	95	1	-0.04	-0.33
Skyler Locklear	UTEP	19	63.2%	71	0	-0.14	-2.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTEP	Western Kentucky
Plays	65	67
EPA / play	-0.089	+0.237
Total EPA	-5.80	+15.91
Success rate	40.0%	52.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.112	+0.229
Rush EPA / play	-0.073	+0.244
Yards	365	492

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Kentucky	6	10	-2.83	Punt
Q1	UTEP	6	19	-1.76	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	4	74	+5.89	Pass TD
Q1	UTEP	2	80	+6.86	Pass TD
Q1	Western Kentucky	8	65	-0.04	Interception
Q1	UTEP	5	23	-4.28	Interception
Q1	Western Kentucky	1	12	+2.09	Rush TD
Q1	UTEP	3	13	+1.35	Punt
Q1	Western Kentucky	8	51	-0.38	Field goal
Q2	UTEP	3	-12	-2.86	Punt
Q2	Western Kentucky	8	47	+5.39	Rush TD
Q2	UTEP	6	26	-2.49	Ended
Q2	Western Kentucky	11	23	-2.92	Field goal
Q3	UTEP	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q3	Western Kentucky	6	23	-0.05	Punt
Q3	UTEP	10	59	+1.57	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · UTEP Miners · Kickoff (+7.51 EPA)
Q1 · UTEP Miners · Cade McConnell pass to Kenny Odom for a touchdown (76 yards) (+7.02 EPA)
Q1 · UTEP Miners · Cade McConnell pass intercepted (-5.47 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass intercepted (-4.74 EPA)
Q1 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass to Dalvin Smith for a touchdown (30 yards) (+4.2 EPA)
Q2 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass to Kisean Johnson for 18 yards (4th & 1) (+4.0 EPA)
Q1 · UTEP Miners · Cade McConnell pass to Ezell Jolly for 19 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.22 EPA)
Q3 · Western Kentucky Hilltoppers · Caden Veltkamp pass to Easton Messer for 57 yards (1st & 10) (+3.18 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers controlled the final (44–17) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) — 233.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Western Kentucky at 0.237 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of UTEP Miners vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

UTEP Miners 17, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 44 in Week 7 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won UTEP Miners vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers won with a final score of 17–44.

Where can I find the UTEP Miners vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401641030.

Who led UTEP Miners vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in passing?

Caden Veltkamp (Western Kentucky) led passers with 233.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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