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UNLV Rebels vs. Utah Utes: 2008 Week 2 Recap

Utes defeat Rebels 42–21 in Week 2

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for UNLV Rebels vs. Utah Utes (Week 2).

UNLV Rebels 21 1-1
Final 21–42
Utah Utes 42 3-0 Winner
Winner
Utah Utes
Final score
21–42
Halftime
UNLV Rebels 12–12 Utah Utes
Top passer
Brian Johnson

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Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated UNLV Rebels 42–21 in Week 2, 2008. Final score: UNLV Rebels 21, Utah Utes 42.

Game summary

Utah Utes rolled past UNLV Rebels 42–21 in Week 2 of the 2008 season.

  • Scoring: 9 touchdowns across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Brian Johnson (254) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.75 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Frank Summers — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Ryan Wolfe — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
UNLV Rebels660621
Utah Utes01218642

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UNLVUNLV Rebels
UTAHUtah Utes

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. UNLV
    Q1TD
    FSFrank Summers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Frank Summers rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. UTAH
    Q2TD
    MAMatt Asiata

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Matt Asiata rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  3. UNLV
    Q2TD
    FSFrank Summers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-6

    Frank Summers rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  4. UTAH
    Q2TD
    BJBrian Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Brian Johnson rush for 56 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  5. UTAH
    Q3TD
    CSColt Sampson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-18

    Brian Johnson pass complete to Colt Sampson for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  6. UTAH
    Q3TD
    DRDavid Reed

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-24

    David Reed rush for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  7. UTAH
    Q3TD
    FBFreddie Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-30

    Brian Johnson pass complete to Freddie Brown for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  8. UNLV
    Q4TD
    PPPhillip Payne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-30

    Omar Clayton pass complete to Phillip Payne for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  9. UTAH
    Q4TD
    JBJereme Brooks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-36

    Matt Asiata pass complete to Jereme Brooks for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Brian Johnson (254) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.75 EPA/play +13.51 EPA
  • Omar Clayton (2439) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +8.47 EPA
  • Matt Asiata (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.02 EPA/play +2.02 EPA

Rushing

  • Frank Summers (2439) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.03 EPA
  • Darrell Mack (254) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA
  • Matt Asiata (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.12 EPA

Receiving

  • Ryan Wolfe (2439) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA
  • Phillip Payne (2439) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.53 EPA
  • Brent Casteel (254) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Brian Johnson2541811.1%02+0.75+13.51
Omar Clayton2439234.3%01+0.37+8.47
Matt Asiata2541100.0%01+2.02+2.02

Team EPA comparison

StatUNLVUTAH
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1243930+0.51Ended
Q125420-1.46Punt
Q1243930-1.52Punt
Q125430+1.34Interception
Q1243930-2.61Punt
Q125440-1.60Punt
Q12439110+3.54Rush TD
Q2243920-0.07Ended
Q225490+3.52Rush TD
Q2243910+1.29Rush TD
Q2243970+4.93Ended
Q225410+6.38Rush TD
Q225430-1.48Ended
Q2243920-1.46Punt
Q225430-1.36Punt
Q2243930-1.93Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Utah Utes · Brian Johnson rush for 56 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.38 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Utah Utes · Brian Johnson pass intercepted by Daryl Forte at the UNLV 33, returned for no gain to the UNLV 33. (-4.92 EPA)
  3. Q4 · UNLV Rebels · Omar Clayton pass complete to Phillip Payne for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.6 EPA)
  4. Q2 · UNLV Rebels · Omar Clayton pass complete to Phillip Payne for 45 yards to the Utah 21 for a 1ST down. (+3.1 EPA)
  5. Q4 · UNLV Rebels · Omar Clayton pass complete to Rodelin Anthony for 5 yards to the Utah 25 for a 1ST down. (+3.06 EPA)
  6. Q1 · UNLV Rebels · Brendon Lamers punt for 8 yards out-of-bounds. (-2.97 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Utah Utes · Brian Johnson pass complete to Freddie Brown for 28 yards to the UNLV 2 for a 1ST down. (+2.89 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Utah Utes · Brian Johnson pass complete to Freddie Brown for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Utah Utes controlled the final (42–21) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Brian Johnson (254) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: UNLV 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 UNLV Rebels vs Utah Utes?

UNLV Rebels 21, Utah Utes 42 in Week 2 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won UNLV Rebels vs Utah Utes?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 21–42.

Where can I find the UNLV Rebels vs Utah Utes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282500254.

Who led UNLV Rebels vs Utah Utes in passing?

Brian Johnson (254) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

UNLV Rebels

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Utah Utes

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W