Utah Utes vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated Alabama Crimson Tide 31–17 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Utah Utes 31, Alabama Crimson Tide 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah Utes	18	6	6	3	31
Alabama Crimson Tide	0	3	6	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brian Johnson (254) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +5.78 EPA
• John Parker Wilson (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.21 EPA/play -7.25 EPA

Rushing

• Glen Coffee (333) — 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA
• Matt Asiata (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.39 EPA
• Mark Ingram (333) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Freddie Brown (254) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA
• Julio Jones (333) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Bradon Godfrey (254) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brian Johnson	254	42	7.1%	0	3	+0.14	+5.78
John Parker Wilson	333	35	2.9%	0	1	-0.21	-7.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTAH	ALA
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	333	6	0	+0.31	Ended
Q1	254	1	0	+1.30	Pass TD
Q1	254	6	0	+1.49	Ended
Q1	333	6	0	-2.27	Punt
Q1	254	1	0	+0.76	Rush TD
Q1	254	4	0	+0.22	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	-0.70	Interception
Q1	254	1	0	+1.35	Pass TD
Q1	254	4	0	+3.29	Ended
Q1	333	11	0	-5.18	Punt
Q2	254	5	0	-0.86	Touchdown
Q2	254	2	0	-1.68	Ended
Q2	333	11	0	+0.94	Missed FG
Q2	254	5	0	-2.18	Punt
Q2	333	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	333	3	0	-0.14	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Utah Utes · Louie Sakoda punt for 40 yards, returned by Javier Arenas for 73 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (-6.21 EPA)
2. Q3 · Utah Utes · Brian Johnson sacked by Dont'a Hightower, fumbled, recovered by Alab Bobby Greenwood at the Utah 35, Bobby Greenwood for 5 yards, to the Utah 30. (-6.11 EPA)
3. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Leigh Tiffin 52 yard field goal GOOD. (+4.21 EPA)
4. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · John Parker Wilson pass intercepted by Robert Johnson at the Alab 39, returned for 7 yards to the Alab 32. (-4.19 EPA)
5. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Leigh Tiffin 49 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.95 EPA)
6. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · John Parker Wilson sacked by Kenape Eliapo for a loss of 11 yards to the Utah 35. (-3.94 EPA)
7. Q3 · Utah Utes · Brian Johnson pass complete to David Reed for 28 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.62 EPA)
8. Q4 · Utah Utes · Team rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Utah 1. (-3.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Utah Utes controlled the final (31–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Brian Johnson (254) — 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 Alabama Crimson Tide?

Utah Utes 31, Alabama Crimson Tide 17 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Utah Utes vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 31–17.

Where can I find the Utah Utes vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=290020333.

Who led Utah Utes vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Brian Johnson (254) 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 Alabama Crimson Tide in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.