Utah Utes vs. UCLA Bruins: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UCLA Bruins defeated Utah Utes 31–10 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: Utah Utes 10, UCLA Bruins 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah Utes	0	9	0	0	10
UCLA Bruins	6	0	6	9	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ben Olson (26) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +15.69 EPA
• Tommy Grady (254) — 0.0 yds · +0.50 EPA/play +0.50 EPA
• Brett Ratliff (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.00 EPA/play +0.01 EPA

Rushing

• Kahlil Bell (26) — 0.0 yds -0.37 EPA
• Chris Markey (26) — 0.0 yds -0.37 EPA
• Mike Liti (254) — 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA

Receiving

• Matt Willis (26) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Logan Paulsen (26) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.97 EPA
• Brian Hernandez (254) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ben Olson	26	34	8.8%	0	3	+0.46	+15.69
Tommy Grady	254	1	0.0%	0	0	+0.50	+0.50
Brett Ratliff	254	27	3.7%	0	1	0.00	+0.01
Eric Weddle	254	1	0.0%	0	0	-4.01	-4.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTAH	UCLA
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	254	4	0	+1.29	Ended
Q1	26	12	0	+2.31	Missed FG
Q1	254	8	0	-2.97	Punt
Q1	26	1	0	+1.59	Pass TD
Q1	26	8	0	-0.75	Ended
Q2	254	7	0	+1.27	Interception
Q2	26	8	0	-1.22	Punt
Q2	254	1	0	+2.72	Pass TD
Q2	254	7	0	+2.96	Ended
Q2	26	4	0	-2.15	Punt
Q2	254	2	0	-1.63	Punt
Q2	26	5	0	-2.20	Punt
Q2	254	1	0	-1.55	Punt
Q3	26	4	0	+1.80	Ended
Q3	254	3	0	-1.21	Punt
Q3	26	6	0	-0.65	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Utah Utes · Ucla penalty 15 yard substitution infraction accepted. (+4.26 EPA)
2. Q3 · Utah Utes · Eric Weddle pass incomplete. (-4.01 EPA)
3. Q4 · Utah Utes · Brett Ratliff pass complete to Marquis Wilson for 17 yards, fumbled at the Utah 45, forced by Brandon Breazell, recovered by Brandon Breazell, returned by Brandon Breazell for 17 yards at the Utah 28, tackled by Brandon Breazell. (+3.99 EPA)
4. Q3 · UCLA Bruins · Ben Olson pass complete to Matt Willis for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.83 EPA)
5. Q1 · Utah Utes · Mike Liti rush for 29 yards to the UCLA 45 for a 1ST down. (+3.17 EPA)
6. Q2 · Utah Utes · Brett Ratliff pass complete to Brent Casteel for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.71 EPA)
7. Q3 · UCLA Bruins · Ben Olson pass complete to Logan Paulsen for 46 yards to the Utah 15 for a 1ST down. (+2.68 EPA)
8. Q4 · Utah Utes · Brett Ratliff pass intercepted by Trey Brown at the UCLA 35, returned for no gain to the UCLA 35. (-2.62 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UCLA Bruins controlled the final (31–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Ben Olson (26) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: UTAH 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 Utah Utes vs UCLA Bruins?

Utah Utes 10, UCLA Bruins 31 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Utah Utes vs UCLA Bruins?

UCLA Bruins won with a final score of 10–31.

Where can I find the Utah Utes vs UCLA Bruins box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262450026.

Who led Utah Utes vs UCLA Bruins in passing?

Ben Olson (26) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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