Tulane vs. UTEP First Quarter

Tulane wins the toss and elects to receive at the southern endzone.

The stadium is almost entirely empty, though the color-configuration on the stadium seats really is quite nice in an 80's sort of way.

Jose Martinez kicks it to the five, Tuyo breaks a few tackles and makes it to the thirty, but there's a flag.

10-yard penalty on Chris Dunn, illegal blocking.

Tuyo ran a total of 25 yards.

Forte runs to the outside and is tackled after a 12-yard run to the 32. Tulane first down.

Scelfo is in at QB, hands off to Forte for a 7-yard gain up the middle.

Another direct snap to Forte, loss of 2 yards, 3rd and 5.

Short pass to Jeremy Williams on the outside, first down. A gain of 6 yards to the 43.

Scelfo completes to Tyler Helm under pressure, 1-yard gain. 2nd and 9.

Short lateral flip to Williams, Quentin Dims on the tackle. Gain of 3 to the 46.

Impressive scramble up the middle by Scelfo, runs for a first down, 10 yards off-balance.

Incomplete pass intended for Jeremy Williams, still at UTEP 40.

TOUCHDOWN!!!

A near interception, bobbled by a UTEP defenseman into the waiting arms of Jeremy Williams for a 43-yard touchdown.

The extra-point it good.

9 plays, 80 yards in 3 minutes and 40 seconds.

Tulane fans make a good deal of noise in comparison to their scarcity.

First touchdown for Tulane on its opening possession this season. A promising portent.

Fred Rouse receives it off the bounce at the 7, tackled by David Kirksey at the Miner 20 yard line.

Long pass to Fred Rouse, 31-yard reception to the Tulane 49 yard-line. First down.

Marcus Thomas dances up the middle, gains a single yard.

Joe West catches it outside for a 22-yard reception, pulled down at the Tulane 26.

UTEP quarterback Lawrence Sam throws it incomplete to Josh Femack, 2nd and 10 at TU 26.

Sam scrambles wide, throws it short and incomplete to West.

3rd and 10.

Trevor Vinneatou back at QB, tosses it to Fred Rouse for an 8-yard gain. 4th and 2 at TU 18.

Jose Martinez misses the 35-yard field-goal attempt.

Kevin Moore in at QB, hands off to Matt Forte for a 7-yard gain to the Tulane 27.

Moore throws a high loop to Brian King for a first down at the UTEP 45 yard-line.

Hand-off to Matt Forte, gains 2 yards to the Miner 47. 2nd and 8.

Moore completes the pass to Williams, no gain. 3rd and 8.

Green Wave 2 and 2 on 3rd down.

Shotgun to Moore, brought down hard by UTEP Adam Vincent. Loss of 11 yards.

Tulane punts it high to the Miner 15. No yards on the return.

Marcus Thomas carries it several yards, tackled by Ishabellum. Thomas spins and flops. Flag on the play. Boos go up around the stadium. Two fouls after the play, personal fouls by offense and defense.

Total gain of 6 yards. Fouls offset each other.

Lawrence Sam back at QB for Miners. Terrell Jackson carries seven yards for a UTEP first down at own 28.

Hand-off to Jason Williams, bogged-down and tackled by Avery Williams for a 2-yard gain.

Vinnateau back at QB, pass deflected by Reggie Scott. 3rd and 8 at Miners 30.

UTEP 0-1 on 3rd down.

Vinnateau completes to Marcus Thomas, stopped by Josh Lubar and slides forward but it's not enough: 7-yard gain for 4th and 1.

UTEP punts to Casey Robottom, 36-yard punt and 1-yard return.

Tulane first down at own 28.

Tulane defense is looking good. Tulane basketball announcement/commercial comes over the loudspeaker. Note last night's win.

Scelfo back at QB, throws deep, beautiful bomb to Williams for a 48-yard reception at the Miner 24.

Scelfo is 4-5.

Forte takes a direct snap, gains 3 yards to Miner 21.

Hand-off to Matt Forte, crushed up the middle for a 2 yard gain. 3rd and 5.

Scelfo throws incomplete, intended for Gabe Ratcliff.

4th and 5 at miner 15.

36-yard field goal by Ross Tievenaux is GOOD.

1:08 remaining in the first quarter, Tulane 10 UTEP 0

5 plays covering 53 yards in 1 minute 43 seconds.

A short kickoff, possible flub?

Kicked out-of-bounds, advanced to Miner 35.

1st and 10 for UTEP, Vinnateau flips it to Marcus Thomas who charges up the sideline for a 10 yard gain. UTEP 1st down.

Vinnateau lasers a deep pass, credit Skehan with tough pass-coverage resulting in a near miss.

Vinnateau completes a short lateral to Jeff Vaturi, loss of 2 yards on the reception.

3rd and 12 for the Miners as the first quarter ends. Miners 0-2 on 3rd down.

Tulane Volleyball on the field, cheered by crowd, C-USA tourney bye celebrated. A helluva hullabaloo!