BYU Cougars vs. San Diego State Aztecs: 2012 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated San Diego State Aztecs 23–6 in Week 1, 2012. Final score: BYU Cougars 23, San Diego State Aztecs 6.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	0	3	0	6	23
San Diego State Aztecs	3	3	0	6	6

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• James Lark (252) — 0.0 yds · +0.11 EPA/play +4.45 EPA
• Riley Nelson (252) — 0.0 yds · -0.66 EPA/play -0.66 EPA
• Adam Dingwell (21) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.38 EPA/play -10.22 EPA

Rushing

• Adam Muema (21) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA
• Jamaal Williams (252) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.48 EPA
• Adam Dingwell (21) — 0.0 yds -1.21 EPA

Receiving

• Cody Hoffman (252) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA
• Ross Apo (252) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.53 EPA
• JD Falslev (252) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
James Lark	252	41	0.0%	0	0	+0.11	+4.45
Riley Nelson	252	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.66	-0.66
Adam Dingwell	21	27	0.0%	0	1	-0.38	-10.22

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	SDSU
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	21	2	0	+1.09	Ended
Q1	252	3	0	-1.56	Punt
Q1	21	6	0	-0.64	Punt
Q1	252	6	0	+0.15	Punt
Q1	21	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	21	7	0	+0.49	Ended
Q1	252	3	0	-2.75	Punt
Q1	21	4	0	+0.52	Ended
Q2	252	10	0	+3.37	Field goal
Q2	21	3	0	-0.96	Punt
Q2	252	4	0	+0.23	Interception
Q2	21	3	0	-2.34	Punt
Q2	252	9	0	-1.72	Punt
Q2	21	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	21	11	0	-3.72	Ended
Q3	252	6	0	-0.14	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · San Diego State Aztecs · Adam Dingwell sacked by Kyle Van Noy for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled, forced by Kyle Van Noy, recovered by BYU Kyle Van Noy in the endzone for a TOUCHDOWN. (-6.3 EPA)
2. Q4 · San Diego State Aztecs · Adam Dingwell rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by BYU Jordan Johnson at the SDSt 14. (-5.55 EPA)
3. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the SDSt 6. (-5.41 EPA)
4. Q4 · BYU Cougars · James Lark pass intercepted by King Holder at the SDSt 2, returned for 1 yard to the SDSt 3. (-4.38 EPA)
5. Q4 · San Diego State Aztecs · Adam Dingwell pass intercepted by Alani Fua at the BYU 45, returned for 12 yards to the SDSt 43. (-3.96 EPA)
6. Q1 · San Diego State Aztecs · Adam Dingwell pass intercepted by Ezekiel Ansah at the BYU 40, returned for a loss of 4 yards to the BYU 36. (-3.89 EPA)
7. Q4 · San Diego State Aztecs · Adam Dingwell pass incomplete to Brice Butler, broken up by Craig Bills. (-3.75 EPA)
8. Q2 · BYU Cougars · James Lark pass complete to Devin Mahina for 38 yards to the SDSt 6 for a 1ST down. (+3.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (23–6) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: James Lark (252) — yds.
• 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 San Diego State Aztecs?

BYU Cougars 23, San Diego State Aztecs 6 in Week 1 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs San Diego State Aztecs?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 23–6.

Where can I find the BYU Cougars vs San Diego State Aztecs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=323550021.

Who led BYU Cougars vs San Diego State Aztecs in passing?

James Lark (252) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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