UTEP Miners at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
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Caden Veltkamp, Michael Mathison guide Western Kentucky to 44-17 victory over winless UTEP
Western Kentucky (4-2, 2-0 Conference USA) grabbed a 14-7 lead after one quarter on Veltkamp's 30-yard touchdown pass to Dalvin Smith and Mathison's 12-yard touchdown run. UTEP (0-6, 0-3) scored on Cade McConnell's 76-yard scoring strike to Kenny Odom 38 seconds after the Hilltoppers took a 7-0 lead.
Western Kentucky's advantage grew to 27-7 at halftime on a pair of Lucas Carneiro field goals and a 2-yard touchdown run by Veltkamp.
Corey Wren opened the second half with a 100-yard kickoff-return score and Buzz Flabiano followed with a 42-yard field goal to get the Miners within 27-17 with 5:29 left in the third quarter. Veltkamp answered with a 14-yard scoring toss to Mathison, two plays after connecting with Easton Messer for a 57-yard gain and a 17-point lead.
Veltkamp passed to Mathison for a 3-yard score and Carneiro booted a 54-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to complete the rout.
Veltkamp completed 18 of 27 passes for 264 yards with one interception for the Hilltoppers. Messer totaled 106 yards on six receptions.
Ezell Jolly carried 27 times for 119 yards for UTEP.
How To Watch
How can I watch UTEP Miners vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?
- TV Channel: Miners at Hilltoppers 2021 College Football, week 7, is broadcasted on ESPNU.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 7:40 | Dalvin Smith 30 Yd pass from Caden Veltkamp (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 7:02 | Kenny Odom 76 Yd pass from Cade McConnell (Buzz Flabiano Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 2:18 | Michael Mathison 12 Yd Run (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 10:55 | Lucas Carneiro 25 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:32 | Caden Veltkamp 2 Yd Run (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Lucas Carneiro 42 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 14:47 | Corey Wren 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Buzz Flabiano Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 5:29 | Buzz Flabiano 42 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 4:32 | Michael Mathison 14 Yd pass from Caden Veltkamp (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 12:27 | Michael Mathison 3 Yd pass from Caden Veltkamp (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 4:49 | Lucas Carneiro 54 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 UTEP |
 WKU |
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|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1st Downs | 20 |
| 8-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-14 |
| 0-3 | 4th down efficiency | 4-4 |
| 330 | Total Yards | 482 |
| 178 | Passing | 264 |
| 14/24 | Comp/Att | 18/27 |
| 7.4 | Yards per pass | 9.8 |
| 152 | Rushing | 218 |
| 41 | Rushing Attempts | 42 |
| 3.7 | Yards per rush | 5.2 |
| 2-13 | Penalties | 5-50 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 30:23 | Possession | 29:37 |
Game Information
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Attendance: 12,723 · Capacity:
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