Arizona Wildcats vs. Utah Utes: 2005 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated Arizona Wildcats 27–24 in Week 1, 2005. Final score: Arizona Wildcats 24, Utah Utes 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Arizona Wildcats	0	0	0	0	24
Utah Utes	0	0	0	0	27

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Richard Kovalcheck (12.0) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +16.09 EPA
• TEAM (12.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +7.92 EPA/play +7.92 EPA
• Brian Johnson (254.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +5.54 EPA

Rushing

• Quinton Ganther (254.0) — 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA
• Mike Bell (12.0) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Brian Johnson (254.0) — 0.0 yds -0.60 EPA

Receiving

• Michael Thomas (12.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.33 EPA
• Syndric Steptoe (12.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.18 EPA
• Travis Latendresse (254.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Richard Kovalcheck	12.0	31	6.5%	0	2	+0.52	+16.09
TEAM	12.0	1	100.0%	0	1	+7.92	+7.92
Brian Johnson	254.0	28	3.6%	0	1	+0.20	+5.54
Fano Tagovailoa	254.0	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.63	-0.63
Adam Austin	12.0	7	0.0%	0	0	-0.67	-4.66

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ARIZ	UTAH
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	12.0	2	0	+0.21	Ended
Q1	254.0	7	0	-3.05	Ended
Q1	12.0	3	0	-2.98	Punt
Q1	254.0	1	0	-5.95	Fumble
Q1	12.0	3	0	-1.78	Punt
Q1	254.0	1	0	-1.80	Punt
Q1	12.0	1	0	-5.94	Fumble
Q1	254.0	1	0	-0.65	Ended
Q1	12.0	3	0	+0.14	Ended
Q1	254.0	12	0	-3.35	Punt
Q2	12.0	2	0	-2.64	Ended
Q2	254.0	2	0	-0.95	Punt
Q2	12.0	3	0	-1.30	Punt
Q2	254.0	1	0	+4.07	Pass TD
Q2	254.0	7	0	+3.46	Ended
Q2	12.0	3	0	-2.55	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · 12.0 · Richard Kovalcheck pass intercepted by Eric Weddle at the AAL 24, returned for 24 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.92 EPA)
2. Q1 · 254.0 · Brian Johnson rush for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled by Brian Johnson at the UUC 40, recovered by Team to the UUC 40. (-5.95 EPA)
3. Q1 · 12.0 · Chris Henry rush for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled by Chris Henry at the AAL 46, recovered by Team to the AAL 46. (-5.94 EPA)
4. Q3 · 12.0 · Chris Henry rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled by Chris Henry at the AAL 48, forced by Eric Weddle, recovered by Team to the AAL 48, tackled by Eric Weddle. (-5.4 EPA)
5. Q2 · 254.0 · Brian Johnson pass complete to Quinton Ganther for 47 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.07 EPA)
6. Q3 · 254.0 · Brent Casteel rush for 59 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.73 EPA)
7. Q1 · 254.0 · Quinton Ganther rush for a loss of 1 yard to the AAL 40. (-3.44 EPA)
8. Q1 · 254.0 · ARIZONA PENALTY 15 yard personal foul ACCEPTED NO PLAY. (+3.32 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Utah Utes controlled the final (27–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Richard Kovalcheck (12.0) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: ARIZ at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Arizona Wildcats vs Utah Utes?

Arizona Wildcats 24, Utah Utes 27 in Week 1 of the 2005 college football season.

Who won Arizona Wildcats vs Utah Utes?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 24–27.

Where can I find the Arizona Wildcats vs Utah Utes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=252450254.

Who led Arizona Wildcats vs Utah Utes in passing?

Richard Kovalcheck (12.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Arizona Wildcats at Utah Utes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.