BYU Cougars vs. Arizona Wildcats: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Arizona Wildcats defeated BYU Cougars 16–13 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: BYU Cougars 13, Arizona Wildcats 16.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	6	0	3	3	13
Arizona Wildcats	3	3	6	3	16

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• John Beck (252) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +1.07 EPA
• Willie Tuitama (12) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.29 EPA/play -10.29 EPA

Rushing

• Chris Henry (12) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Curtis Brown (252) — 0.0 yds -0.49 EPA
• Fui Vakapuna (252) — 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Syndric Steptoe (12) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• Curtis Brown (252) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Anthony Johnson (12) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
John Beck	252	38	2.6%	0	1	+0.03	+1.07
Willie Tuitama	12	35	2.9%	0	1	-0.29	-10.29

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	ARIZ
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	4	0	+4.18	Ended
Q1	252	5	0	+2.04	Pass TD
Q1	12	3	0	-2.26	Punt
Q1	252	3	0	-4.61	Punt
Q1	12	3	0	-2.07	Punt
Q1	252	3	0	-1.54	Punt
Q1	12	5	0	-1.55	Field goal
Q1	252	5	0	+0.67	Fumble
Q2	12	3	0	-1.96	Punt
Q2	252	8	0	+0.24	Punt
Q2	12	5	0	-4.14	Punt
Q2	252	3	0	-1.89	Punt
Q2	12	6	0	-4.85	Field goal
Q3	252	11	0	-1.80	Ended
Q3	12	9	0	+4.35	Pass TD
Q3	252	4	0	-0.88	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Arizona Wildcats · Chris Henry rush for 54 yards to the BYU 33 for a 1ST down. (+4.97 EPA)
2. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Jason Beck rush for a loss of 7 yards to the Ariz 12. (-4.72 EPA)
3. Q1 · Arizona Wildcats · Willie Tuitama pass complete to Syndric Steptoe for 48 yards to the BYU 27 for a 1ST down. (+3.34 EPA)
4. Q3 · Arizona Wildcats · Willie Tuitama pass intercepted by Cameron Jensen at the Ariz 33, returned for no gain to the Ariz 33. (-2.64 EPA)
5. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Nicholas Folk kickoff for 20 yards returned by Corby Hodgkiss for 6 yards to the Ariz 49. (+2.6 EPA)
6. Q2 · Arizona Wildcats · Byu penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play. (+2.37 EPA)
7. Q3 · BYU Cougars · John Beck pass complete to Fui Vakapuna for 24 yards to the Ariz 28 for a 1ST down. (+2.29 EPA)
8. Q3 · Arizona Wildcats · Willie Tuitama sacked by Jan Jorgensen at the Ariz 22 for a loss of 9 yards. (-2.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Arizona Wildcats controlled the final (16–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: John Beck (252) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: BYU 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 BYU Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats?

BYU Cougars 13, Arizona Wildcats 16 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats?

Arizona Wildcats won with a final score of 13–16.

Where can I find the BYU Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262450012.

Who led BYU Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats in passing?

John Beck (252) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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