UCLA Bruins vs. BYU Cougars: 2007 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated UCLA Bruins 17–16 in Week 1, 2007. Final score: UCLA Bruins 16, BYU Cougars 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCLA Bruins	3	9	0	3	16
BYU Cougars	3	12	0	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• McLeod Bethel-Thompson (26) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +3.35 EPA
• Brandon Breazell (26) — 0.0 yds · -0.67 EPA/play -0.67 EPA
• Osaar Rasshan (26) — 0.0 yds · -0.98 EPA/play -0.98 EPA

Rushing

• Chris Markey (26) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Harvey Unga (252) — 0.0 yds -0.89 EPA
• Chane Moline (26) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA

Receiving

• Austin Collie (252) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.28 EPA
• Dennis Pitta (252) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Brandon Breazell (26) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.53 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
McLeod Bethel-Thompson	26	26	3.8%	0	1	+0.13	+3.35
Brandon Breazell	26	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.67	-0.67
Osaar Rasshan	26	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.98	-0.98
Max Hall	252	35	5.7%	0	2	-0.15	-5.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCLA	BYU
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	26	1	0	-0.35	Ended
Q1	252	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	26	1	0	-0.72	Ended
Q1	252	3	0	+1.10	Ended
Q1	252	1	0	-0.61	Ended
Q1	26	3	0	-2.40	Ended
Q1	26	1	0	+0.65	Ended
Q1	252	3	0	-2.62	Ended
Q1	26	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	252	2	0	+0.62	Ended
Q1	26	9	0	-2.07	Ended
Q1	252	1	0	-6.02	Fumble
Q1	26	1	0	-0.32	Ended
Q1	252	1	0	-1.82	Ended
Q2	26	2	0	+3.55	Pass TD
Q2	252	1	0	-4.27	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Max Hall sacked by Bruce Davis at the BYU 43 for a loss of 2 yards. (-6.02 EPA)
2. Q2 · BYU Cougars · CJ Santiago punt for 33 yards, returned by Terrence Austin for no gain to the UCLA 14, fumbled at the UCLA 14, recovered by BYU. (+4.95 EPA)
3. Q3 · UCLA Bruins · McLeod Bethel-Thompson pass intercepted by Corby Hodgkiss at the BYU 37, returned for 2 yards to the BYU 39. (-4.91 EPA)
4. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Harvey Unga rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled at the BYU 4, forced by Brian Price, recovered by UCLA at the BYU 4. (-4.27 EPA)
5. Q2 · UCLA Bruins · McLeod Bethel-Thompson pass complete to Brandon Breazell for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.08 EPA)
6. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Harvey Unga rush for no gain to the UCLA 33. (-3.95 EPA)
7. Q4 · UCLA Bruins · McLeod Bethel-Thompson pass complete to Joe Cowan for 28 yards to the UCLA 48 for a 1ST down. (+3.58 EPA)
8. Q4 · UCLA Bruins · Kai Forbath 28 yard field goal BLOCKED. (-3.49 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (17–16) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: McLeod Bethel-Thompson (26) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UCLA 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 UCLA Bruins vs BYU Cougars?

UCLA Bruins 16, BYU Cougars 17 in Week 1 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won UCLA Bruins vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 16–17.

Where can I find the UCLA Bruins vs BYU Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=273560252.

Who led UCLA Bruins vs BYU Cougars in passing?

McLeod Bethel-Thompson (26) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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