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North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Utah Utes: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Utes defeat Hawks 37–16 in Week 1

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Utah Utes (Week 1).

North Dakota Fighting Hawks 16 0-1
Final 16–37
Utah Utes 37 2-0 Winner
Winner
Utah Utes
Final score
16–37
Halftime
North Dakota Fighting Hawks 9–15 Utah Utes
Top passer
Keaton Studsrud

Top CFB performers · Hawks

Top CFB performers · Utes

Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated North Dakota Fighting Hawks 37–16 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: North Dakota Fighting Hawks 16, Utah Utes 37.

Game summary

Utah Utes rolled past North Dakota Fighting Hawks 37–16 in Week 1 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 6 field goals across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: Keaton Studsrud (155) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.30 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Zack Moss — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Darren Carrington II — 10 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
North Dakota Fighting Hawks360616
Utah Utes0159337

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UNDNorth Dakota Fighting Hawks
UTAHUtah Utes

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. UND
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-0

    Reid Taubenheim 32 yd FG GOOD

  2. UND
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-0

    Reid Taubenheim 43 yd FG GOOD

  3. UTAH
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-3

    Matt Gay 33 yd FG GOOD

  4. UTAH
    Q2TD
    DCDarren Carrington II

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-9

    Tyler Huntley pass complete to Darren Carrington II for 18 yds for a TD, (Matt Gay KICK)

  5. UND
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-9

    Reid Taubenheim 26 yd FG GOOD

  6. UTAH
    Q2TD
    THTyler Huntley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-15

    Tyler Huntley run for 16 yds for a TD, (Matt Gay KICK)

  7. UTAH
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-18

    Matt Gay 32 yd FG GOOD

  8. UTAH
    Q3TD
    ZMZack Moss

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-24

    Zack Moss run for 5 yds for a TD, (Matt Gay KICK)

  9. UTAH
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-27

    Matt Gay 49 yd FG GOOD

  10. UND
    Q4TD
    LFLuke Fiedler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-27

    Keaton Studsrud pass complete to Luke Fiedler for 3 yds for a TD, (Reid Taubenheim KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Keaton Studsrud (155) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +7.72 EPA
  • Tyler Huntley (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +5.04 EPA
  • Brad Heidlebaugh (155) — 0.0 yds · -1.12 EPA/play -5.59 EPA

Rushing

  • Zack Moss (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
  • Tyler Huntley (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.13 EPA
  • John Santiago (155) — 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA

Receiving

  • Darren Carrington II (254) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +1.20 EPA
  • Travis Toivonen (155) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA
  • Noah Wanzek (155) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Keaton Studsrud1552650.0%01+0.30+7.72
Tyler Huntley2543464.7%01+0.15+5.04
Brad Heidlebaugh155520.0%00-1.12-5.59

Team EPA comparison

StatUNDUTAH
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q125480+5.43Missed FG
Q115530-2.84Field goal
Q1254100-0.53Ended
Q115560-1.69Ended
Q125450-3.60Interception
Q215500Field goal
Q225400Field goal
Q215550+1.32Ended
Q2254100+2.21Pass TD
Q215530-2.38Punt
Q225410-0.75Ended
Q215500Field goal
Q225460+0.89Ended
Q2155120-2.40Ended
Q225410+3.00Rush TD
Q225410-1.15Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Keaton Studsrud pass complete to Noah Wanzek for 41 yds to the Utah 35 for a 1ST down (+4.41 EPA)
  2. Q2 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Austin Dussold punt 44 yards to the UTAH10, fair catch by Hobbs, Boobie, PENALTY UTAH personal foul (Blair, Marquise) 15 yards to the UTAH39, 1ST DOWN UND, NO PLAY. (+4.31 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Utah Utes · Tyler Huntley pass complete to Darren Carrington II for 23 yds to the NDKTA 1 for a 1ST down (+4.11 EPA)
  4. Q4 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Brad Heidlebaugh pass intercepted Julian Blackmon return for 17 yds to the NDKTA 33 (-4.09 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Utah Utes · Chayden Johnston 45 yd FG MISSED (-3.25 EPA)
  6. Q3 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Keaton Studsrud pass complete to Travis Toivonen for 32 yds to the Utah 3 for a 1ST down (+3.18 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Utah Utes · Tyler Huntley run for 16 yds for a TD, (Matt Gay KICK) (+3.0 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Utah Utes · Tyler Huntley pass intercepted Evan Holm return for no gain to the Utah 29 (-2.93 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Utah Utes controlled the final (37–16) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Keaton Studsrud (155) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: UND 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 North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Utah Utes?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks 16, Utah Utes 37 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Utah Utes?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 16–37.

Where can I find the North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Utah Utes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935248.

Who led North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Utah Utes in passing?

Keaton Studsrud (155) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Utah Utes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

North Dakota Fighting Hawks

Now 0-1 L

Utah Utes

Now 2-0 W