BYU Cougars vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 33–28 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: BYU Cougars 33, Nebraska Cornhuskers 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	6	15	0	9	33
Nebraska Cornhuskers	12	0	12	0	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.84 EPA/play +25.14 EPA
• Taysom Hill (252) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +11.14 EPA
• Tanner Mangum (252) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.92 EPA/play +9.19 EPA

Rushing

• Terrell Newby (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.25 EPA
• Imani Cross (158) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Mikale Wilbon (158) — 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Jordan Westerkamp (158) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.30 EPA
• Nick Kurtz (252) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.90 EPA
• Brandon Reilly (158) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Armstrong Jr.	158	30	80.0%	0	3	+0.84	+25.14
Taysom Hill	252	29	72.4%	0	1	+0.38	+11.14
Tanner Mangum	252	10	70.0%	0	1	+0.92	+9.19
TEAM	252	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.04	-0.04

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	NEB
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	+0.78	Ended
Q1	158	1	0	+2.00	Pass TD
Q1	158	6	0	+2.12	Ended
Q1	252	1	0	+0.77	Rush TD
Q1	252	3	0	+6.13	Ended
Q1	158	5	0	+1.28	Punt
Q1	252	3	0	-2.68	Punt
Q1	158	1	0	+3.06	Pass TD
Q1	158	8	0	+3.04	Ended
Q1	252	7	0	-1.28	Punt
Q2	158	5	0	+1.85	Missed FG
Q2	252	3	0	-2.87	Ended
Q2	158	1	0	+0.42	Punt
Q2	252	3	0	+2.95	Pass TD
Q2	158	2	0	-4.92	Fumble
Q2	252	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Mitch Mathews 42 Yd pass from Tanner Mangum (+5.01 EPA)
2. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. run for a loss of 5 yards to the Neb 22 Tommy Armstrong Jr. fumbled, recovered by BYU Fred Warner (-4.66 EPA)
3. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass complete to Nick Kurtz for 38 yds to the Neb 21 for a 1ST down (+4.46 EPA)
4. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Taysom Hill pass complete to Nick Kurtz for 53 yds to the Neb 22 for a 1ST down (+4.34 EPA)
5. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Taysom Hill run for 35 yds to the Neb 43 for a 1ST down (+3.09 EPA)
6. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Taysom Hill pass complete to Mitch Mathews for 15 yds for a TD, (Trevor Samson KICK) (+3.07 EPA)
7. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Jordan Westerkamp 14 Yd pass from Tommy Armstrong Jr. (Drew Brown Kick) (+3.06 EPA)
8. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Tommy Armstrong Jr. pass complete to Brandon Reilly for 16 yds to the Neb 49 for a 1ST down (+2.95 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (33–28) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) — 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers?

BYU Cougars 33, Nebraska Cornhuskers 28 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 33–28.

Where can I find the BYU Cougars vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400763495.

Who led BYU Cougars vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Tommy Armstrong Jr. (158) 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.