BYU Cougars vs. Utah Utes: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated BYU Cougars 35–28 in Week 1, 2015. Final score: BYU Cougars 28, Utah Utes 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	12	6	6	12	28
Utah Utes	12	0	0	0	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner Mangum (252) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -2.02 EPA
• Travis Wilson (254) — 0.0 yds · -0.38 EPA/play -7.29 EPA

Rushing

• Joe Williams (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.26 EPA
• Travis Wilson (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.52 EPA
• Tanner Mangum (252) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Nick Kurtz (252) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.53 EPA
• Terenn Houk (252) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.01 EPA
• Mitchell Juergens (252) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Mangum	252	52	48.1%	0	2	-0.04	-2.02
Travis Wilson	254	19	47.4%	0	0	-0.38	-7.29

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	254	4	0	-2.68	Ended
Q1	252	9	0	-1.58	Missed FG
Q1	254	1	0	+2.23	Rush TD
Q1	254	4	0	+0.12	Ended
Q1	252	3	0	-10.05	Touchdown
Q1	252	3	0	-0.02	Ended
Q1	252	6	0	-10.72	Touchdown
Q1	254	1	0	+0.41	Rush TD
Q1	254	5	0	+2.16	Ended
Q1	252	3	0	-5.30	Fumble
Q2	254	1	0	+2.29	Ended
Q2	252	1	0	+1.77	Pass TD
Q2	252	12	0	+6.05	Ended
Q2	254	3	0	-2.26	Punt
Q2	252	3	0	-0.83	Punt
Q2	254	3	0	-2.44	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass complete to Devon Blackmon for 44 yds to the Utah 24 for a 1ST down (+6.42 EPA)
2. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass intercepted for a TD Dominique Hatfield return for 46 yds for a TD, (Andy Phillips KICK) (-6.36 EPA)
3. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass intercepted for a TD Tevin Carter return for 28 yds for a TD, (Andy Phillips KICK) (-6.36 EPA)
4. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass intercepted Tevin Carter return for 33 yds to the BYU 1 (-5.18 EPA)
5. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Squally Canada run for 1 yd to the BYU 39 Squally Canada fumbled, recovered by Utah (-4.49 EPA)
6. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass complete to Nick Kurtz for 5 yds for a TD, (Trevor Samson KICK) (+4.45 EPA)
7. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass complete to Devon Blackmon for 45 yds to the Utah 4 for a 1ST down (+3.93 EPA)
8. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Mangum, Tanner pass incomplete to Kurtz, Nick, PENALTY UTAH pass interference (Williams, Marcus) 15 yards to the UTAH12, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN BYU. (+3.85 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Utah Utes controlled the final (35–28) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tanner Mangum (252) — 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 28, Utah Utes 35 in Week 1 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs Utah Utes?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 28–35.

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=400852684.

Who led BYU Cougars vs Utah Utes in passing?

Tanner Mangum (252) 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.