Utah Utes vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated Michigan Wolverines 25–23 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Utah Utes 25, Michigan Wolverines 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah Utes	6	15	3	0	25
Michigan Wolverines	9	0	0	12	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brian Johnson (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +5.74 EPA
• Team (254) — 0.0 yds · -0.35 EPA/play -0.35 EPA
• Nick Sheridan (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.11 EPA/play -1.85 EPA

Rushing

• Matt Asiata (254) — 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA
• Brian Johnson (254) — 0.0 yds -1.07 EPA
• Darrell Mack (254) — 0.0 yds -0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Bradon Godfrey (254) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA
• Brent Casteel (254) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.10 EPA
• Freddie Brown (254) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.92 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brian Johnson	254	39	2.6%	0	1	+0.15	+5.74
Team	254	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.35	-0.35
Nick Sheridan	130	17	5.9%	0	1	-0.11	-1.85
Steven Threet	130	19	5.3%	0	1	-0.35	-6.71

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTAH	MICH
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	11	0	+5.17	Ended
Q1	130	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	130	5	0	-1.28	Ended
Q1	254	1	0	+2.22	Rush TD
Q1	254	7	0	+5.34	Ended
Q1	130	1	0	+1.88	Pass TD
Q1	130	7	0	-6.52	Ended
Q2	254	1	0	+4.18	Pass TD
Q2	254	4	0	+1.83	Ended
Q2	130	2	0	-1.01	Interception
Q2	254	3	0	-1.82	Punt
Q2	130	2	0	+0.70	Punt
Q2	254	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	254	6	0	+2.10	Ended
Q2	130	6	0	-1.28	Punt
Q2	254	6	0	+2.11	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Utah Utes · Brian Johnson pass complete to Jereme Brooks for 55 yards to the Mich 3 for a 1ST down. (+6.66 EPA)
2. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Brandon Minor rush for no gain, fumbled, recovered by Utah at the Utah 35. (-5.81 EPA)
3. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Zoltan Mesko punt for 42 yards, returned by Jereme Brooks for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by Mich at the Utah 26. (+5.68 EPA)
4. Q2 · Utah Utes · Brian Johnson pass complete to Bradon Godfrey for 19 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.18 EPA)
5. Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Sam McGuffie rush for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by Utah at the Mich 9. (-3.82 EPA)
6. Q2 · Utah Utes · Brian Johnson pass complete to Matt Asiata for 39 yards to the Mich 31 for a 1ST down. (+3.78 EPA)
7. Q3 · Utah Utes · Brian Johnson pass intercepted by Obi Ezeh at the Mich 2, returned for 18 yards to the Mich 20. (-3.6 EPA)
8. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Steven Threet pass complete to Junior Hemingway for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Utah Utes controlled the final (25–23) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Brian Johnson (254) — yds, 1 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 Michigan Wolverines?

Utah Utes 25, Michigan Wolverines 23 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Utah Utes vs Michigan Wolverines?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 25–23.

Where can I find the Utah Utes vs Michigan Wolverines box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282430130.

Who led Utah Utes vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Brian Johnson (254) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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