UTEP Miners vs. Utah State Aggies: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Utah State Aggies defeated UTEP Miners 28–16 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: UTEP Miners 16, Utah State Aggies 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UTEP Miners	6	3	0	6	16
Utah State Aggies	9	9	6	0	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Shay Smith (UTEP) — 3.0 yds · -0.68 EPA/play -1.35 EPA
• Bryson Barnes (Utah State) — 204.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.08 EPA/play -2.76 EPA
• Malachi Nelson (UTEP) — 126.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.23 EPA/play -9.14 EPA

Rushing

• Kam Thomas (UTEP) — 36.0 yds -0.51 EPA
• Miles Davis (Utah State) — 78.0 yds · 1 TD -0.16 EPA
• Bryson Barnes (Utah State) — 63.0 yds · 1 TD +0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Kenny Odom (UTEP) — 10 rec · 56.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Brady Boyd (Utah State) — 3 rec · 46.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Miles Davis (Utah State) — 6 rec · 61.0 yds +0.72 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shay Smith	UTEP	2	50.0%	3	0	-0.68	-1.35
Bryson Barnes	Utah State	36	55.6%	204	1	-0.08	-2.76
Malachi Nelson	UTEP	40	57.5%	126	1	-0.23	-9.14

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTEP	Utah State
Plays	76	64
EPA / play	-0.212	-0.079
Total EPA	-16.09	-5.07
Success rate	39.5%	39.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.250	-0.077
Rush EPA / play	-0.165	-0.083
Yards	230	355

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Utah State	10	54	-0.14	Field goal
Q1	UTEP	3	1	-3.44	Punt
Q1	Utah State	4	7	-2.97	Punt
Q1	UTEP	4	61	+4.84	Pass TD
Q1	Utah State	3	8	-2.13	Punt
Q1	UTEP	4	8	-2.15	Punt
Q1	Utah State	1	58	+4.59	Rush TD
Q1	UTEP	5	20	-2.19	Interception
Q2	Utah State	11	62	+1.02	Field goal
Q2	UTEP	10	35	-0.49	Punt
Q2	Utah State	5	80	+6.12	Pass TD
Q2	UTEP	9	56	+1.54	Field goal
Q3	UTEP	9	34	-0.45	Punt
Q3	Utah State	6	78	+6.05	Rush TD
Q3	UTEP	4	-11	-4.97	Punt
Q3	Utah State	3	-15	-4.83	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Utah State Aggies · Bryson Barnes pass to Broc Lane for a touchdown (52 yards) (+5.13 EPA)
2. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Miles Davis rushes 58 yards for a touchdown (+4.59 EPA)
3. Q4 · UTEP Miners · Malachi Nelson to Kenny Odom — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 62 yards) (-4.17 EPA)
4. Q4 · Utah State Aggies · Punt (-4.01 EPA)
5. Q2 · UTEP Miners · Malachi Nelson pass intercepted (-3.71 EPA)
6. Q1 · UTEP Miners · Malachi Nelson pass to Kenny Odom for a touchdown (34 yards) (+3.41 EPA)
7. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Bryson Barnes sacked for a loss of 11 yards (3rd & 6) (-2.97 EPA)
8. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Malachi Nelson sacked for a loss of 7 yards (3rd & 3) (-2.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Utah State Aggies controlled the final (28–16) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Shay Smith (UTEP) — 3.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Utah State at -0.079 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 Utah State Aggies?

UTEP Miners 16, Utah State Aggies 28 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won UTEP Miners vs Utah State Aggies?

Utah State Aggies won with a final score of 16–28.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401757225.

Who led UTEP Miners vs Utah State Aggies in passing?

Shay Smith (UTEP) led passers with 3.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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