BYU Cougars vs. Arizona Wildcats: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Arizona Wildcats defeated BYU Cougars 31–21 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: BYU Cougars 21, Arizona Wildcats 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	0	6	6	6	21
Arizona Wildcats	6	3	12	6	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Willie Tuitama post (12) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.75 EPA/play +9.49 EPA
• Max Hall (252) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +5.61 EPA
• Max Hall middle (252) — 0.0 yds · +2.08 EPA/play +4.16 EPA

Rushing

• Nicholas Grigsby (12) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.38 EPA
• Harvey Unga (252) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.37 EPA
• Mike Thomas (12) — 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA

Receiving

• Austin Collie (252) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.11 EPA
• Michael Reed (252) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.91 EPA
• Delashaun Dean (12) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Willie Tuitama post	12	2	50.0%	0	1	+4.75	+9.49
Max Hall	252	29	3.4%	0	1	+0.19	+5.61
Max Hall middle	252	2	0.0%	0	0	+2.08	+4.16
Willie Tuitama	12	19	5.3%	0	1	+0.20	+3.79
Max Hall deep	252	1	0.0%	0	0	+3.12	+3.12
Max Hall sideline	252	1	0.0%	0	0	+2.75	+2.75

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	8	0	+2.83	Ended
Q1	12	1	0	-0.65	Ended
Q1	252	2	0	-1.01	Ended
Q1	12	1	0	+0.33	Rush TD
Q1	252	1	0	-0.82	Ended
Q1	12	6	0	+4.84	Ended
Q1	12	1	0	+0.04	Ended
Q1	252	11	0	+0.40	Ended
Q2	12	6	0	-1.18	Ended
Q2	12	1	0	-0.36	Ended
Q2	252	7	0	+2.12	Ended
Q2	12	2	0	-0.79	Punt
Q2	252	1	0	+0.82	Rush TD
Q2	12	1	0	+0.66	Ended
Q2	252	4	0	+4.65	Ended
Q2	12	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Arizona Wildcats · Willie Tuitama rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by BYU Coleby Clawson at the Ariz 27. (-5.91 EPA)
2. Q1 · Arizona Wildcats · Willie Tuitama post pass complete to Terrell Turner for 71 yards to the BYU 1 for a 1ST down. (+5.81 EPA)
3. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Hall, Max rush for loss of 2 yards to the BYU29, fumble by Hall, Max recovered by ARIZONA at BYU24. (-5.28 EPA)
4. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Max Hall pass intercepted by Marquis Hundley at the Ariz 0, returned for 18 yards to the Ariz 18. (-5.2 EPA)
5. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Hall, Max sacked for loss of 5 yards to the BYU35 (Kelley, Xavier), fumble forced by Kelley, Xavier, fumble by Hall, Max recovered by ARIZONA at BYU36. (-4.36 EPA)
6. Q2 · Arizona Wildcats · Nicholas Grigsby rush over left end for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by BYU Matt Bauman at the BYU 5. (-4.14 EPA)
7. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Harvey Unga rush up the middle for 5 yards to the Ariz 22. (-4.0 EPA)
8. Q3 · Arizona Wildcats · Willie Tuitama post pass complete to Delashaun Dean for 37 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.68 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Arizona Wildcats controlled the final (31–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Willie Tuitama post (12) — 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 21, Arizona Wildcats 31 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats?

Arizona Wildcats won with a final score of 21–31.

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=283550012.

Who led BYU Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats in passing?

Willie Tuitama post (12) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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