UTEP @ Northwestern, 3:30pm ET, September 9th
Records
| Team | Overall W-L | Conf. W-L |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| UTEP | 1-1 | 0-1 |
Opening Odds and Betting Trends
| Team | Spread | O/U | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | +1.5 | 38.5 | +101 |
| UTEP | -1.5 | 38.5 | -116 |
| Team | ATS Record | Cover % | ATS +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 0-1-0 | 0% | -12 |
| UTEP | 1-1-0 | 50% | 1 |
| Team | O/U Record | PPG | O/U +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 0-1-0 | 7 | -7.5 |
| UTEP | 0-2-0 | 14 | -19.5 |
| Northwestern Offensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Name | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight | WR-X | Cam Johnson | RS SR/TR | 0.91 | 4.1 | 6' 0'' | 205 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR-Z | Bryce Kirtz | RS SR | 0.89 | 3.85 | 6' 0'' | 190 |
| WR-SL | A.J. Henning | SR/TR | 0.95 | 4.69 | 5' 10'' | 185 |
| LT | Josh Priebe | SR | 0.88 | 3.83 | 6' 5'' | 310 |
| LG | Nick Herzog | RS FR | 0.88 | 3.75 | 6' 4'' | 300 |
| OC | Ben Wrather | SR | 0.85 | 3.54 | 6' 6'' | 310 |
| RG | Dom D'Antonio | RS SR | 0.84 | 3.43 | 6' 4'' | 295 |
| RT | Caleb Tiernan | RS SO | 0.9 | 3.96 | 6' 7'' | 325 |
| TE | Marshall Lang | SR | 0.85 | 3.47 | 6' 4'' | 245 |
| QB | Ben Bryant | RS SR/TR | 0.88 | 3.8 | 6' 3'' | 217 |
| RB | Cam Porter | RS JR | 0.87 | 3.74 | 5' 10'' | 220 |
| Average | 0.88 | 3.83 | ||||
| UTEP Defensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Name | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDE | Maurice Westmoreland | JR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 2'' | 235 |
| LDT | Tevita Tafuna | RS SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 1'' | 277 |
| RDT | Keenan Stewart | RS SR/TR | 0.77 | 2.7 | 6' 1'' | 294 |
| RDE | Praise Amaewhule | RS SR | 0.77 | 2.68 | 6' 3'' | 250 |
| WLB | Tyrice Knight | RS SR/TR | 0.81 | 3.09 | 6' 2'' | 235 |
| MLB | James Neal | RS JR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 0'' | 223 |
| LCB | Torey Richardson | RS JR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 0'' | 183 |
| SS | Kobe Hylton | JR/TR | 0.79 | 2.9 | 6' 0'' | 205 |
| FS | McKel Broussard | RS JR | 0.85 | 3.53 | 6' 0'' | 192 |
| RCB | AJ Odums | JR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 5' 11'' | 175 |
| NB | Ilijah Johnson | RS SO | 0.7 | 2 | 5' 11'' | 170 |
| Average | 0.74 | 2.45 | ||||
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Receivers | 0.92 | 6' 0.7'' | 193.3 |
| Off. Linemen | 0.87 | 6' 5.2'' | 308 |
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Backs | 0.75 | 6' 0.4'' | 185 |
| Def. Linemen | 0.74 | 6' 1.8'' | 264 |
| UTEP Offensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Starters | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR-X | Marcus Bellon | JR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 5' 9'' | 180 |
| WR-Z | Kelly Akharaiyi | RS JR/TR | 0.78 | 2.79 | 6' 1'' | 194 |
| WR-Y | Tyrin Smith | RS JR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 5' 7'' | 170 |
| LT | Steven Hubbard | RS SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 3'' | 314 |
| LG | Justin Mayers | RS JR | 0.77 | 2.68 | 6' 3'' | 309 |
| OC | Andrew Meyer | RS SR | 0.74 | 2.4 | 6' 3'' | 302 |
| RG | Elijah Klein | RS SR | 0.76 | 2.6 | 6' 4'' | 319 |
| RT | Zuri Henry | RS SR | 0.75 | 2.5 | 6' 6'' | 293 |
| TE | Zach Fryar | RS SR/TR | 0.78 | 2.8 | 6' 1'' | 240 |
| QB | Gavin Hardison | RS SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 3'' | 215 |
| RB | Deion Hankins | RS JR | 0.86 | 3.6 | 6' 0'' | 226 |
| Average | 0.75 | 2.49 | ||||
| Northwestern Defensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Starters | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDE | Aidan Hubbard | RS SO | 0.87 | 3.68 | 6' 4'' | 260 |
| LDT | Matt Lawson | RS SR/TR | 0.82 | 3.2 | 6' 0'' | 283 |
| RDT | Najee Story | RS SO | 0.89 | 3.88 | 6' 4'' | 285 |
| RDE | Sean McLaughlin | RS JR | 0.86 | 3.65 | 6' 6'' | 270 |
| WLB | Xander Mueller | RS JR | 0.86 | 3.62 | 6' 3'' | 235 |
| MLB | Bryce Gallagher | RS SR | 0.86 | 3.58 | 6' 2'' | 235 |
| STAR | Rod Heard II | RS SR | 0.86 | 3.62 | 5' 11'' | 190 |
| LCB | Theran Johnson | RS SO | 0.87 | 3.67 | 5' 11'' | 185 |
| SS | Devin Turner | SO | 0.86 | 3.56 | 6' 1'' | 205 |
| FS | Coco Azema | RS SR | 0.87 | 3.65 | 5' 11'' | 205 |
| RCB | Garnett Hollis Jr. | RS JR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 2'' | 205 |
| Average | 0.85 | 3.46 | ||||
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Receivers | 0.73 | 6' 2.3'' | 181.3 |
| Off. Lineman | 0.74 | 6' 3.8'' | 307.4 |
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Backs | 0.83 | 6' 0.3'' | 200 |
| Def. Linemen | 0.86 | 6' 3.5'' | 274.5 |
Northwestern Off. vs. UTEP Def.
| Category | Northwestern Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | UTEP Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Yds/G | 189 | 64 | 230.6 | 2 | 67 | Opp. Pass Yds/G |
| Pass Yds/A | 4.7 | 80 | 7.1 | 2 | 3.4 | Opp. Pass Yds/A |
| Compl. % | 60% | 47 | 61.3% | 12 | 50% | Opp. Compl. % |
| Sack % Allowed | 11.1% | 89 | 5.3% | 47 | 4.8% | Sack % |
| Rush Yds/G | 12 | 98 | 141.4 | 83 | 208 | Opp. Rush Yds/G |
| Rush Yds/A | 0.5 | 98 | 4 | 68 | 4.7 | Opp. Rush Yds/A |
| Plays/G | 67 | 52 | 68.7 | 36 | 65 | Opp. Plays/G |
| Seconds/Play | 19.8 | 7 | 26.2 | 23 | 23.4 | Opp. Seconds/Play |
| Time of Poss % | 36.8% | 95 | 50.1% | 13 | 42.3% | Opp. Time of Poss % |
UTEP Off. vs. Northwestern Def.
| Category | UTEP Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Northwestern Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Yds/G | 208 | 57 | 230.6 | 26 | 163 | Opp. Pass Yds/G |
| Pass Yds/A | 7.2 | 45 | 7.1 | 28 | 5.6 | Opp. Pass Yds/A |
| Compl. % | 58.6% | 53 | 61.3% | 43 | 58.6% | Opp. Compl. % |
| Sack % Allowed | 6.5% | 64 | 5.3% | 78 | 0% | Sack % |
| Rush Yds/G | 156 | 40 | 141.4 | 44 | 122 | Opp. Rush Yds/G |
| Rush Yds/A | 3.6 | 59 | 4 | 29 | 2.8 | Opp. Rush Yds/A |
| Plays/G | 74 | 25 | 68.7 | 70 | 73 | Opp. Plays/G |
| Seconds/Play | 28.1 | 68 | 26.2 | 89 | 31.2 | Opp. Seconds/Play |
| Time of Poss % | 57.7% | 13 | 50.1% | 95 | 63.2% | Opp. Time of Poss % |
Down Analysis: Northwestern Off. vs. UTEP Def.
| Category | Northwestern Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | UTEP Def. | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Down Pass % | 79.2% | 1 | 43.5% | 118 | 27.1% | Opp. 1st Down Pass % | |
| 1st Down Rush % | 20.8% | 129 | 53.5% | 12 | 72.9% | Opp. 1st Down Rush % | |
| 1st Down Pass Success % | 52.6% | 60 | 49.6% | 94 | 53.8% | Opp. 1st Down Pass Success % | |
| 1st Down Rush Success % | 40% | 96 | 49.5% | 63 | 42.9% | Opp. 1st Down Rush Success % | |
| 1st Down Explosiveness % | 0% | 126.5 | 12.2% | 70 | 10.4% | Opp. 1st Down Explosiveness % | |
| 1st Down Overall Success % | 50% | 70 | 50.1% | 70 | 45.8% | Opp. 1st Down Overall Success % | |
| 2nd Down Pass % | 66.7% | 12 | 46.8% | 92 | 43.2% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass % | |
| 2nd Down Rush % | 33.3% | 115 | 50.2% | 38 | 56.8% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush % | |
| 2nd Down Pass Success % | 50% | 50 | 45.9% | 21 | 18.8% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass Success % | |
| 2nd Down Rush Success % | 42.9% | 75 | 47% | 18 | 19% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush Success % | |
| 2nd Down Explosiveness % | 4.8% | 109.5 | 12.7% | 22 | 2.7% | Opp. 2nd Down Explosiveness % | |
| 2nd Down Overall Success % | 47.6% | 65.5 | 46.4% | 10 | 18.9% | Opp. 2nd Down Overall Success % | |
| 3rd Down Pass % | 71.4% | 35 | 59.7% | 67 | 65.5% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass % | |
| 3rd Down Rush % | 28.6% | 94 | 37.2% | 64 | 34.5% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush % | |
| 3rd Down Pass Success % | 10% | 118 | 35% | 62 | 26.3% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass Success % | |
| 3rd Down Rush Success % | 75% | 23 | 51.6% | 91 | 60% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush Success % | |
| 3rd Down Explosiveness % | 7.1% | 80 | 9.7% | 55 | 6.9% | Opp. 3rd Down Explosiveness % | |
| 3rd Down Conversion % | 28.6% | 75 | 39.6% | 65 | 43.8% | Opp. 3rd Down Conversion % |
Down Analysis: UTEP Off. vs. Northwestern Def.
| Category | UTEP Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Northwestern Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Down Pass % | 26.7% | 118 | 43.5% | 44 | 51.9% | Opp. 1st Down Pass % |
| 1st Down Rush % | 73.3% | 12 | 53.5% | 86 | 48.1% | Opp. 1st Down Rush % |
| 1st Down Pass Success % | 62.5% | 31 | 49.6% | 77 | 50% | Opp. 1st Down Pass Success % |
| 1st Down Rush Success % | 63.6% | 35 | 49.5% | 28 | 30.8% | Opp. 1st Down Rush Success % |
| 1st Down Explosiveness % | 10% | 81 | 12.2% | 25 | 3.7% | Opp. 1st Down Explosiveness % |
| 1st Down Overall Success % | 63.3% | 24.5 | 50.1% | 51 | 40.7% | Opp. 1st Down Overall Success % |
| 2nd Down Pass % | 33.3% | 104 | 46.8% | 123 | 28% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass % |
| 2nd Down Rush % | 66.7% | 20 | 50.2% | 7 | 72% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush % |
| 2nd Down Pass Success % | 37.5% | 97 | 45.9% | 72 | 42.9% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass Success % |
| 2nd Down Rush Success % | 65.6% | 27 | 47% | 47 | 33.3% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush Success % |
| 2nd Down Explosiveness % | 22.9% | 17 | 12.7% | 24 | 4% | Opp. 2nd Down Explosiveness % |
| 2nd Down Overall Success % | 56.3% | 38 | 46.4% | 53 | 36% | Opp. 2nd Down Overall Success % |
| 3rd Down Pass % | 50% | 90 | 59.7% | 123 | 38.9% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass % |
| 3rd Down Rush % | 50% | 28 | 37.2% | 7 | 61.1% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush % |
| 3rd Down Pass Success % | 30% | 77 | 35% | 101 | 42.9% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass Success % |
| 3rd Down Rush Success % | 50% | 64 | 51.6% | 69 | 45.5% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush Success % |
| 3rd Down Explosiveness % | 15% | 36 | 9.7% | 19 | 0% | Opp. 3rd Down Explosiveness % |
| 3rd Down Conversion % | 25% | 82 | 39.6% | 66 | 44.4% | Opp. 3rd Down Conversion % |
Redzone and Goal to Go: Northwestern Off. vs. UTEP Def.
| Category | Northwestern Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | UTEP Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redzone Pass % | 33.3% | 71 | 37.2% | 57 | 46.2% | Opp. Redzone Pass % |
| Redzone Rush % | 66.7% | 50 | 58.3% | 66 | 53.8% | Opp. Redzone Rush % |
| Redzone Pass Success % | 100% | 1 | 42.3% | 48 | 16.7% | Opp. Redzone Pass Success % |
| Redzone Rush Success % | 50% | 60 | 45.8% | 112 | 71.4% | Opp. Redzone Rush Success % |
| Redzone FG Atts (Season) | 0 | 58 | 0.8 | 133 | 0 | Opp. Redzone FG Atts (Season) |
| Redzone Plays/TD | 7 | 97 | 5.9 | 61.5 | 5.3 | Opp. Redzone Plays/TD |
| Goal to Go Pass % | 33.3% | 37 | 23.3% | 38 | 44.4% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass % |
| Goal to Go Rush % | 66.7% | 63 | 59.4% | 63 | 55.6% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush % |
| Goal to Go Pass Success % | 100% | 1 | 29.8% | 1 | 0% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass Success % |
| Goal to Go Rush Success % | 50% | 49 | 42.7% | 101 | 60% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush Success % |
| Goal to Go Plays/TD | 5 | 113 | 2.9 | 43.5 | 3.3 | Opp. Goal to Go Plays/TD |
Redzone and Goal to Go: UTEP Off. vs. Northwestern Def.
| Category | UTEP Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Northwestern Def. | Category | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redzone Pass % | 44.4% | 49 | 37.2% | 89 | 28.6% | Opp. Redzone Pass % | ||
| Redzone Rush % | 55.6% | 77 | 58.3% | 33 | 71.4% | Opp. Redzone Rush % | ||
| Redzone Pass Success % | 50% | 48 | 42.3% | 58 | 25% | Opp. Redzone Pass Success % | ||
| Redzone Rush Success % | 80% | 13 | 45.8% | 60 | 30% | Opp. Redzone Rush Success % | ||
| Redzone FG Atts (Season) | 0 | 58 | 0.8 | 25 | 2 | Opp. Redzone FG Atts (Season) | ||
| Redzone Plays/TD | 4.3 | 59.5 | 5.9 | 50 | 6.3 | Opp. Redzone Plays/TD | ||
| Goal to Go Pass % | 0% | 77 | 23.3% | 133 | 0% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass % | ||
| Goal to Go Rush % | 100% | 1 | 59.4% | 133 | 0% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush % | ||
| Goal to Go Pass Success % | 0% | 56 | 29.8% | 1 | 0% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass Success % | ||
| Goal to Go Rush Success % | 100% | 1 | 42.7% | 1 | 0% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush Success % | ||
| Goal to Go Plays/TD | 2 | 56.5 | 2.9 | 117 | 0 | Opp. Goal to Go Plays/TD |
