UTEP Miners vs. Sam Houston Bearkats: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

UTEP Miners defeated Sam Houston Bearkats 35–17 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: UTEP Miners 35, Sam Houston Bearkats 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UTEP Miners	6	6	6	12	35
Sam Houston Bearkats	6	3	6	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• No Huddle-Shotgun #10 H.Watson (Sam Houston) — 143.0 yds · +0.12 EPA/play +2.54 EPA
• No Huddle #9 S.Locklear (UTEP) — 4.0 yds · -0.12 EPA/play -0.13 EPA
• No Huddle-Shotgun #8 L.Locke (Sam Houston) — 34.0 yds · -0.20 EPA/play -2.00 EPA

Receiving

• #6 K.Odom caught at 21 (UTEP) — 1 rec · 25.0 yds +1.63 EPA
• #34 L.Brown caught at 29 (Sam Houston) — 0 rec · 12.0 yds +0.93 EPA
• #22 A.McCaskill caught at 36 (Sam Houston) — 0 rec · 12.0 yds -0.94 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 H.Watson	Sam Houston	21	0.0%	143	0	+0.12	+2.54
No Huddle #9 S.Locklear	UTEP	1	0.0%	4	0	-0.12	-0.13
No Huddle-Shotgun #8 L.Locke	Sam Houston	10	0.0%	34	0	-0.20	-2.00
No Huddle-Shotgun #3 M.Mettauer	Sam Houston	1	0.0%	-8	0	-2.13	-2.13
o Huddle-Shotgun #9 S.Locklear	UTEP	24	0.0%	194	0	-0.11	-2.67
o Huddle-Shotgun #3 M.Mettauer	Sam Houston	7	0.0%	25	0	-0.60	-4.21

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTEP	Sam Houston
Plays	60	80
EPA / play	+0.092	-0.235
Total EPA	+5.54	-18.77
Success rate	46.7%	33.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.057	+0.005
Rush EPA / play	+0.121	-0.487
Yards	331	412

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UTEP	3	8	-1.50	Punt
Q1	Sam Houston	8	94	+9.09	Pass TD
Q1	UTEP	5	16	-4.72	Punt
Q1	Sam Houston	8	35	-2.77	Ended
Q1	UTEP	3	50	+4.17	Pass TD
Q1	Sam Houston	4	19	-1.66	Punt
Q1	UTEP	9	-10	+0.28	Rush TD
Q2	Sam Houston	13	58	-4.77	Field goal
Q2	UTEP	4	47	+4.68	Ended
Q2	Sam Houston	1	1	-8.37	Fumble
Q2	UTEP	1	0	-4.86	Interception
Q2	Sam Houston	12	59	+0.51	Ended
Q2	UTEP	3	6	-2.44	Ended
Q3	Sam Houston	3	-5	-3.66	Punt
Q3	UTEP	3	8	-2.57	Punt
Q3	Sam Houston	3	1	-3.21	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Fumble (-8.38 EPA)
2. Q2 · UTEP Miners · Rush (3rd & 1) (-8.19 EPA)
3. Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Blocked Field Goal (23 yards) (-6.92 EPA)
4. Q2 · UTEP Miners · o Huddle-Shotgun #9 S.Locklear pass intercepted (-4.86 EPA)
5. Q3 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Rush (3rd & 1) (+4.79 EPA)
6. Q4 · Sam Houston Bearkats · Punt (-4.6 EPA)
7. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Rush (2nd & 11) (-4.43 EPA)
8. Q2 · UTEP Miners · Rushing touchdown (+4.07 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UTEP Miners controlled the final (35–17) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: No Huddle-Shotgun #10 H.Watson (Sam Houston) — 143.0 yds.
• EPA edge: UTEP at 0.092 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 35, Sam Houston Bearkats 17 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won UTEP Miners vs Sam Houston Bearkats?

UTEP Miners won with a final score of 35–17.

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=401757284.

Who led UTEP Miners vs Sam Houston Bearkats in passing?

No Huddle-Shotgun #10 H.Watson (Sam Houston) led passers with 143.0 yards.

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.