BYU Cougars vs. Arizona Wildcats: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Arizona Wildcats 28–23 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: BYU Cougars 28, Arizona Wildcats 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	0	6	18	0	28
Arizona Wildcats	0	9	0	12	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Khalil Tate (12) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +6.63 EPA
• Tanner Mangum (252) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +5.56 EPA

Rushing

• Squally Canada (252) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.11 EPA
• J.J. Taylor (12) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
• Gary Brightwell (12) — 0.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Neil Pau'u (252) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.73 EPA
• Shawn Poindexter (12) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.12 EPA
• J.J. Taylor (12) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Khalil Tate	12	31	54.8%	0	1	+0.21	+6.63
Tanner Mangum	252	26	65.4%	0	1	+0.21	+5.56

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	ARIZ
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	12	1	0	-0.42	Ended
Q1	252	7	0	-1.21	Ended
Q1	12	7	0	-4.06	Ended
Q1	252	4	0	-1.57	Ended
Q1	12	13	0	+2.18	Ended
Q2	252	5	0	-1.01	Ended
Q2	12	1	0	+3.22	Pass TD
Q2	12	8	0	-1.92	Ended
Q2	252	3	0	-1.48	Punt
Q2	12	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	12	11	0	+0.96	Ended
Q2	252	1	0	+0.69	Rush TD
Q2	252	7	0	+4.51	Ended
Q2	12	6	0	+0.79	Ended
Q3	252	1	0	+2.17	Rush TD
Q3	252	4	0	-0.13	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Arizona Wildcats · Khalil Tate pass complete to Shawn Poindexter for 16 yds to the BYU 19 for a 1ST down (+3.45 EPA)
2. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass complete to Aleva Hifo for 30 yds to the Ariz 7 for a 1ST down (+3.37 EPA)
3. Q2 · Arizona Wildcats · Khalil Tate pass complete to Shawn Poindexter for 33 yds to the BYU 11 for a 1ST down (+3.36 EPA)
4. Q1 · Arizona Wildcats · Khalil Tate sacked by Corbin Kaufusi for a loss of 12 yards to the Ariz 47 (-3.3 EPA)
5. Q2 · Arizona Wildcats · Tony Ellison 15 Yd pass from Khalil Tate (Lucas Havrisik Kick) (+3.22 EPA)
6. Q1 · Arizona Wildcats · Lucas Havrisik 43 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Michael Shelton (-3.12 EPA)
7. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass complete to Dylan Collie for 22 yds to the Ariz 24 for a 1ST down (+2.91 EPA)
8. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass incomplete to Neil Pau'u (-2.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (28–23) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Khalil Tate (12) — yds, 1 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 Arizona Wildcats?

BYU Cougars 28, Arizona Wildcats 23 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 28–23.

Where can I find the BYU Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012676.

Who led BYU Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats in passing?

Khalil Tate (12) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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