BYU Cougars vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane: 2011 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Tulsa Golden Hurricane 24–21 in Week 1, 2011. Final score: BYU Cougars 24, Tulsa Golden Hurricane 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	3	6	6	6	24
Tulsa Golden Hurricane	6	6	0	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Riley Nelson (252) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +6.55 EPA
• Clay Sears (202) — 0.0 yds · +1.30 EPA/play +1.30 EPA
• G.J. Kinne (202) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.27 EPA

Rushing

• JJ Di Luigi (252) — 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA
• Trey Watts (202) — 0.0 yds -0.26 EPA
• Riley Nelson (252) — 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Cody Hoffman (252) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +2.34 EPA
• Bryan Burnham (202) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +3.02 EPA
• Jordan James (202) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Riley Nelson	252	40	7.5%	0	3	+0.16	+6.55
Clay Sears	202	1	0.0%	0	0	+1.30	+1.30
G.J. Kinne	202	34	8.8%	0	3	-0.01	-0.27
TEAM	202	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.68	-0.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	TLSA
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	202	1	0	-0.67	Ended
Q1	252	5	0	+0.27	Field goal
Q1	202	3	0	-2.51	Punt
Q1	252	7	0	+0.54	Punt
Q1	202	12	0	+6.20	Pass TD
Q2	252	6	0	+4.01	Pass TD
Q2	202	3	0	-1.76	Punt
Q2	252	6	0	+0.43	Interception
Q2	202	3	0	-2.03	Punt
Q2	252	3	0	-1.24	Punt
Q2	202	4	0	+5.88	Pass TD
Q2	252	3	0	-3.14	Punt
Q2	202	3	0	-2.85	Punt
Q2	252	3	0	-3.11	Punt
Q2	202	6	0	-4.73	Punt
Q3	252	9	0	+5.66	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · G.J. Kinne pass complete to Bryan Burnham for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.67 EPA)
2. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Riley Nelson pass intercepted by Dexter McCoil at the Tulsa 33, returned for 32 yards to the BYU 35. (-4.06 EPA)
3. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Riley Nelson pass complete to Cody Hoffman for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.73 EPA)
4. Q4 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · G.J. Kinne pass complete to Jordan James for 7 yards, Bryan Burnham for 8 yards, Trey Watts for 4 yards, fumbled, forced by Corby Eason, recovered by BYU Travis Uale at the Tulsa 39. (-3.7 EPA)
5. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Riley Nelson pass complete to Cody Hoffman for 19 yards to the BYU 28 for a 1ST down. (+3.15 EPA)
6. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Riley Nelson rush quarterback draw for 14 yards to the Tulsa 33 for a 1ST down. (+3.13 EPA)
7. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Riley Stephenson punt for 41 yards, returned by J.D. Ratliff for 1 yard, fumbled, forced by Reed Hornung, recovered by BYU David Foote at the Tulsa 17. (+3.0 EPA)
8. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Riley Nelson pass complete to Cody Hoffman for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.98 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (24–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Riley Nelson (252) — yds, 3 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 Tulsa Golden Hurricane?

BYU Cougars 24, Tulsa Golden Hurricane 21 in Week 1 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 24–21.

Where can I find the BYU Cougars vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=313640202.

Who led BYU Cougars vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane in passing?

Riley Nelson (252) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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