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Arizona at UTEP
Sep 16, 2017 • Completed
Away
Arizona
Big 12

Final Score
63 - 16

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Game Conditions
Humidity
19%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
Arizona routs UTEP 63-16
Arizona defeated UTEP 63-16 in Week 3 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 501-218 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Arizona set the terms early in a game that finished 63-16. J.J. Taylor 2 Yd pass from Brandon Dawkins (Josh Pollack Kick) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 14} left in the quarter 2, giving Arizona the first major swing.
Arizona's box score carried the story: 501 total yards, 326 rushing yards, and 175 passing yards. UTEP finished with 218 total yards, including 17 on the ground and 201 through the air.
Arizona converted 8-15 on third down, went 4-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Arizona led 35-9 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Shun Brown 36 Yd pass from Brandon Dawkins (Josh Pollack Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
J.J. Taylor 2 Yd pass from Brandon Dawkins (Josh Pollack Kick) (Arizona led 7-0 over UTEP).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler Batson 9 Yd pass from Zack Greenlee (Brady Viles PAT failed) (UTEP led 6-28 over Arizona).
Passing Touchdown
Shun Brown 36 Yd pass from Brandon Dawkins (Josh Pollack Kick) (Arizona led 14-0 over UTEP).
Rushing Touchdown
Brandon Dawkins 3 Yd Run (Josh Pollack Kick) (Arizona led 35-6 over UTEP).
Punt Return Touchdown
Shun Brown 63 Yd Punt Return (Josh Pollack Kick) (UTEP led 0-28 over Arizona).
Rushing Touchdown
Brandon Dawkins 5 Yd Run (Josh Pollack Kick) (Arizona led 21-0 over UTEP).
Stat Callouts
Final score
63-16
Arizona defeated UTEP.
Total yards
501-218
Arizona held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
326
Arizona averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
175
Arizona averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-15
Arizona's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-12
UTEP's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UTEP | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 218 | 501 |
| Passing Yards | 201 | 175 |
| Rushing Yards | 17 | 326 |
| First Downs | 12 | 29 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-12 | 8-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 4-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-35 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-39 | 20-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 14 | 65 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 5 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 23:58 | 36:02 |