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Lindenwood Belleville Lynx vs. Utah Utes: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Lynx defeat Utes 31–20 in Week 1

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Lindenwood Belleville Lynx vs. Utah Utes (Week 1).

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 31 2-0 Winner
Final 31–20
Utah Utes 20 1-1
Winner
Lindenwood Belleville Lynx
Final score
31–20
Halftime
Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 0–18 Utah Utes
Top passer
Clayton Thorson

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Quick answer

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx defeated Utah Utes 31–20 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 31, Utah Utes 20.

Game summary

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx beat Utah Utes 31–20 in Week 1 of the 2018 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Clayton Thorson (77) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, -0.01 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Isaiah Bowser — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Jaylen Dixon — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Lindenwood Belleville Lynx000031
Utah Utes1266020

Scoring Map

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

LINBLindenwood Belleville Lynx
UTAHUtah Utes

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. UTAH
    Q1TD
    JJJake Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Jake Jackson 4 Yd pass from Jason Shelley (Matt Gay Kick)

  2. UTAH
    Q1TD
    JDJaylen Dixon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Jaylen Dixon 27 Yd pass from Jason Shelley (Matt Gay Kick)

  3. UTAH
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-15

    Matt Gay 20 Yd Field Goal

  4. UTAH
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-18

    Matt Gay 32 Yd Field Goal

  5. NU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-18

    Charlie Kuhbander 21 Yd Field Goal

  6. NU
    Q3TD
    RLRiley Lees

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Riley Lees 8 Yd Run (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)

  7. NU
    Q3TD
    TKTrey Klock

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Trey Klock 20 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)

  8. UTAH
    Q3TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-24

    Jared McGee 82 Yd Fumble Return (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)

  9. NU
    Q3TD
    RLRiley Lees

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-24

    Riley Lees 4 Yd pass from Clayton Thorson (Charlie Kuhbander Kick)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Clayton Thorson (77) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.21 EPA
  • Jason Shelley (254) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.36 EPA/play -16.41 EPA

Rushing

  • Isaiah Bowser (77) — 0.0 yds -0.45 EPA
  • Armand Shyne (254) — 0.0 yds -0.60 EPA
  • Jason Shelley (254) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA

Receiving

  • Jaylen Dixon (254) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.56 EPA
  • Cameron Green (77) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA
  • Kyric McGowan (77) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Clayton Thorson773265.6%02-0.01-0.21
Jason Shelley2544555.6%02-0.36-16.41

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q17730-2.69Ended
Q125410+1.19Pass TD
Q125440+2.03Ended
Q17760-3.72Ended
Q125450+4.71Pass TD
Q125410-0.68Ended
Q17720-2.82Ended
Q17710+0.20Ended
Q125450+0.55Ended
Q125410-0.80Ended
Q17760-0.98Ended
Q17720-0.83Ended
Q225400Field goal
Q225490-1.64Ended
Q27740-4.40Interception
Q225400Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Utah Utes · Jared McGee 82 Yd Fumble Return (Charlie Kuhbander Kick) (-12.74 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Utah Utes · Jason Shelley pass complete to Jaylen Dixon for 6 yds Jaylen Dixon fumbled, forced by Paddy Fisher, recovered by Nwest Chris Bergin (-5.47 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Utah Utes · Jason Shelley pass complete to Jaylen Dixon for 25 yds Jaylen Dixon fumbled, forced by Trae Williams, recovered by Nwest JR Pace , return for 34 yds to the Utah 31 (-5.02 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Clayton Thorson pass complete to Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman for 52 yds to the Utah 4 for a 1ST down (+4.36 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Utah Utes · Jason Shelley sacked by Earnest Brown IV for 0 yards to the Utah 24 Jason Shelley fumbled, forced by Earnest Brown IV, recovered by Nwest , return for 0 yards (-4.3 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Utah Utes · Jason Shelley pass intercepted JR Pace return for no gain to the Nwest 38 (-4.05 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Clayton Thorson pass intercepted Marquise Blair return for 5 yds to the Nwest 35 (-3.92 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Utah Utes · Jason Shelley pass intercepted Blake Gallagher return for no gain to the Nwest 44 (-3.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Lindenwood Belleville Lynx controlled the final (31–20) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Clayton Thorson (77) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: NW 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 Lindenwood Belleville Lynx vs Utah Utes?

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx 31, Utah Utes 20 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Lindenwood Belleville Lynx vs Utah Utes?

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx won with a final score of 31–20.

Where can I find the Lindenwood Belleville Lynx vs Utah Utes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401035250.

Who led Lindenwood Belleville Lynx vs Utah Utes in passing?

Clayton Thorson (77) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Lindenwood Belleville Lynx at Utah Utes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Lindenwood Belleville Lynx

Now 2-0 W

Utah Utes

Now 1-1 L