Total Yards
Nebraska507
UTEP205
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2024)
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UTEP at Nebraska
Aug 31, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 1
Away
UTEP
Mountain West
Final Score
7 - 40
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Home
Nebraska
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Nebraska284
UTEP149
Rushing Yards
Nebraska223
UTEP56
Turnovers
Nebraska1
UTEP2
Game Conditions
Temperature83°F
Wind7 mph SW
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Nebraska vs UTEP box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Nebraska38:32
UTEP21:28
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Nebraska pulls away from UTEP 40-7
Nebraska defeated UTEP 40-7 in Week 1 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 507-205 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Nebraska set the terms early in a game that finished 40-7. Kam Thomas 38 Yd pass from Skyler Locklear (Buzz Flabiano Kick) came with {'seconds': 24, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving UTEP the first major swing.
Nebraska's box score carried the story: 507 total yards, 223 rushing yards, and 284 passing yards. UTEP finished with 205 total yards, including 56 on the ground and 149 through the air.
Nebraska converted 11-17 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Nebraska led 30-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Isaiah Neyor 59 Yd pass from Dylan Raiola (Tristan Alvano Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Kam Thomas 38 Yd pass from Skyler Locklear (Buzz Flabiano Kick) (UTEP led 7-7 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Dante Dowdell run for 5 yds for a TD (Tristan Alvano KICK) (Nebraska led 7-0 over UTEP).
Passing Touchdown
Isaiah Neyor 59 Yd pass from Dylan Raiola (Tristan Alvano Kick) (Nebraska led 16-7 over UTEP).
Rushing Touchdown
Gabe Ervin Jr. run for 3 yds for a TD (Tristan Alvano KICK) (Nebraska led 23-7 over UTEP).
Safety
Ty Robinson Safety (UTEP led 7-9 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Jahmal Banks 21 Yd pass from Dylan Raiola (Tristan Alvano Kick) (Nebraska led 30-7 over UTEP).
Stat Callouts
Final score
40-7
Nebraska defeated UTEP.
Total yards
507-205
Nebraska held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
223
Nebraska averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
284
Nebraska averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
11-17
Nebraska's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-10
UTEP's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | UTEP |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 507 | 205 |
| Passing Yards | 284 | 149 |
| Rushing Yards | 223 | 56 |
| First Downs | 30 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-17 | 3-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 9-76 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-36 | 16-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 38:32 | 21:28 |