BYU Cougars vs. Utah Utes: 2012 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated BYU Cougars 24–21 in Week 3, 2012. Final score: BYU Cougars 21, Utah Utes 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	0	6	6	12	21
Utah Utes	6	0	9	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jon Hays (254) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +5.71 EPA
• Riley Nelson (252) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +1.47 EPA
• Team (252) — 0.0 yds · -0.27 EPA/play -0.53 EPA

Rushing

• Michael Alisa (252) — 0.0 yds -0.05 EPA
• Jarrell Oliver (254) — 0.0 yds -0.64 EPA
• Riley Nelson (252) — 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA

Receiving

• Cody Hoffman (252) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.10 EPA
• Kaneakua Friel (252) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.25 EPA
• Reggie Dunn (254) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jon Hays	254	26	7.7%	0	2	+0.22	+5.71
Riley Nelson	252	30	6.7%	0	2	+0.05	+1.47
Team	252	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.27	-0.53

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	UTAH
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	252	1	0	+1.02	Ended
Q1	254	13	0	+1.46	Ended
Q1	252	3	0	-2.07	Punt
Q1	254	1	0	+2.20	Pass TD
Q1	254	1	0	-0.91	Ended
Q1	252	3	0	-0.83	Punt
Q1	254	8	0	+0.52	Punt
Q2	252	1	0	-0.30	Punt
Q2	254	7	0	-0.55	Punt
Q2	252	3	0	+2.78	Pass TD
Q2	254	2	0	-1.63	Punt
Q2	252	3	0	-4.72	Punt
Q2	254	1	0	-1.33	Punt
Q2	254	3	0	-2.42	Ended
Q2	252	14	0	+3.51	Ended
Q3	254	1	0	+2.60	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Team rush, fumbled, recovered by Utah Mo Lee at the BYU 47, Mo Lee for 47 yards, to the BYU 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-10.62 EPA)
2. Q4 · Utah Utes · Sean Sellwood rush for a loss of 6 yards to the Utah 14. (-3.29 EPA)
3. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Justin Sorensen 44 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.22 EPA)
4. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Riley Stephenson punt for 50 yards, returned by Charles Henderson for 57 yards to the BYU 17. (-3.15 EPA)
5. Q1 · Utah Utes · Jake Murphy rush for 4 yards to the Utah 28 for a 1ST down. (+2.94 EPA)
6. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Riley Stephenson 36 yard field goal MISSED. (-2.92 EPA)
7. Q1 · Utah Utes · Jon Hays pass complete to DeVonte Christopher for 14 yards to the Utah 41 for a 1ST down. (+2.65 EPA)
8. Q3 · Utah Utes · Jon Hays pass complete to Dres Anderson for 39 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Utah Utes controlled the final (24–21) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Jon Hays (254) — yds, 2 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 Utah Utes?

BYU Cougars 21, Utah Utes 24 in Week 3 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs Utah Utes?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 21–24.

Where can I find the BYU Cougars vs Utah Utes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=322590254.

Who led BYU Cougars vs Utah Utes in passing?

Jon Hays (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 BYU Cougars at Utah Utes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.