UTEP Miners football statistical leaders

The UTEP Miners football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the UTEP Miners football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Miners represent the University of Texas at El Paso in the NCAA's Conference USA.

Although UTEP began competing in intercollegiate football in 1914,[1] the school's official record book considers the "modern era" to have begun in 1937. Records from before this year are often incomplete and inconsistent, and they are generally not included in these lists.

These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:

  • Since 1937, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
  • The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
  • Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002.[2] The Miners have played in four bowl games since this decision, giving many recent players an extra game to accumulate statistics.

These lists are updated through the end of the 2016 season.

Passing

Passing yards

Passing touchdowns

Rushing

Rushing yards

Rushing touchdowns

Receiving

Receptions

Receiving yards

Receiving touchdowns

Total offense

Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[18]

Total offense yards

Total touchdowns

Defense

Interceptions

Tackles

Sacks

Kicking

Field goals made

Field goal percentage

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 UTEP Miners Media Guide" (PDF). UTEPAthletics.com. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  2. ^ "NCAA changes policy on football stats". ESPN.com. AP. August 28, 2002. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Gavin Hardison". ESPN.com.
  4. ^ "Colorado State pulls away from UTEP, 59-42". ESPN.com. September 28, 2013.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Aaron Jones". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  6. ^ a b "Deion Hankins". ESPN.com.
  7. ^ a b "Jones runs for 4 TDs in UTEP's 52-24 win over North Texas". ESPN.com. November 26, 2016.
  8. ^ "UTEP beats New Mexico State 38-22". ESPN.com. September 3, 2016.
  9. ^ "Houston 49, UTEP 42". ESPN.com. September 29, 2011. Archived from the original on September 15, 2016.
  10. ^ "Jones scores 3 TDs; UTEP beats New Mexico 31-24". ESPN.com. August 30, 2014.
  11. ^ "Treyvon Hughes". ESPN.com.
  12. ^ a b c d "Jacob Cowing". ESPN.com.
  13. ^ "Justin Garrett". ESPN.com.
  14. ^ a b "Tyrin Smith". ESPN.com.
  15. ^ "Kelly Akharaiyi". ESPN.com.
  16. ^ "UTEP vs. FIU Box Score". ESPN.com. October 11, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  17. ^ "Ja'Terian Douglas helps lead Tulsa to sixth straight win". ESPN.com. October 11, 2012.
  18. ^ "Official 2007 NCAA Division I Football Record Book" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. August 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 1, 2007. Retrieved January 3, 2008.
  19. ^ "Tyrice Knight". ESPN.com.
  20. ^ a b "Praise Amaewhule". ESPN.com.
  21. ^ "Cal Wallerstedt". ESPN.com.
  22. ^ "Maurice Westmoreland". ESPN.com.
  23. ^ a b c d e f "Gavin Baechle". ESPN.com.
  24. ^ a b "Jay Mattox". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  25. ^ "Buzz Flabiano". ESPN.com.