BYU Cougars vs. Memphis Tigers: 2014 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Memphis Tigers defeated BYU Cougars 55–48 in Week 1, 2014. Final score: BYU Cougars 48, Memphis Tigers 55.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
BYU Cougars	12	12	0	9	3	48
Memphis Tigers	15	6	6	12	9	55

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Paxton Lynch (235) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +8.38 EPA
• Christian Stewart (252) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +8.35 EPA
• TEAM (252) — 0.0 yds · -0.72 EPA/play -0.72 EPA

Rushing

• Brandon Hayes (235) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA
• Algernon Brown (252) — 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Paxton Lynch (235) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.31 EPA

Receiving

• Mitch Mathews (252) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA
• Keiwone Malone (235) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.65 EPA
• Mitchell Juergens (252) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Paxton Lynch	235	41	56.1%	0	4	+0.20	+8.38
Christian Stewart	252	41	56.1%	0	3	+0.20	+8.35
TEAM	252	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.72	-0.72

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	MEM
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	-4.89	Interception
Q1	235	1	0	-1.68	Punt
Q1	235	1	0	-0.17	Ended
Q1	252	3	0	-2.44	Ended
Q1	235	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	235	2	0	-1.39	Ended
Q1	235	2	0	+1.81	Ended
Q1	252	6	0	-2.13	Ended
Q1	235	5	0	-1.49	Fumble
Q1	252	1	0	+3.21	Pass TD
Q1	252	6	0	+2.92	Ended
Q1	235	1	0	+0.60	Rush TD
Q1	235	7	0	+3.91	Ended
Q1	252	1	0	+3.89	Pass TD
Q1	252	4	0	+1.61	Ended
Q1	235	1	0	+4.08	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Memphis Tigers · Paxton Lynch pass intercepted Alani Fua return for 37 yds to the Memph 15 (-6.34 EPA)
2. Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Paxton Lynch pass intercepted for a TD Zac Stout return for 19 yds for a TD, (Trevor Samson KICK) (-6.07 EPA)
3. Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Scott Arellano kickoff for 60 yds , Joe Craig return for 21 yds to the Memph 26 Joe Craig fumbled, forced by Va'a Niumatalolo, recovered by BYU Chris Badger (-6.0 EPA)
4. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Christian Stewart pass complete to Jordan Leslie for 23 yds for a TD, (Trevor Samson KICK) (+4.95 EPA)
5. Q1 · Memphis Tigers · Paxton Lynch run for 4 yds to the BYU 8 Paxton Lynch fumbled, forced by Manoa Pikula, recovered by BYU Jordan Leslie (-4.94 EPA)
6. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Christian Stewart pass intercepted Derek Howard return for 1 yd to the BYU 32 (-4.89 EPA)
7. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Paul Lasike run for a loss of 3 yards to the BYU 35 Paul Lasike fumbled, forced by Jackson Dillon, recovered by Memph (-4.82 EPA)
8. Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Paxton Lynch pass intercepted Manoa Pikula return for 2 yds to the Memph 47 (-4.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Memphis Tigers controlled the final (55–48) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Paxton Lynch (235) — yds, 4 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 Memphis Tigers?

BYU Cougars 48, Memphis Tigers 55 in Week 1 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs Memphis Tigers?

Memphis Tigers won with a final score of 48–55.

Where can I find the BYU Cougars vs Memphis Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400610225.

Who led BYU Cougars vs Memphis Tigers in passing?

Paxton Lynch (235) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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