BYU Cougars vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 38–34 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: BYU Cougars 38, Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	6	15	6	3	38
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	12	15	0	6	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cole McDonald (62) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.66 EPA/play +31.05 EPA
• Micah Simon (252) — 0.0 yds · -0.43 EPA/play -0.43 EPA
• Chevan Cordeiro (62) — 0.0 yds · -1.14 EPA/play -2.28 EPA

Rushing

• Zach Wilson (252) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.24 EPA
• Lopini Katoa (252) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
• Miles Reed (62) — 0.0 yds -0.60 EPA

Receiving

• Jared Smart (62) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.48 EPA
• JoJo Ward (62) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.13 EPA
• Jason-Matthew Sharsh (62) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.82 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cole McDonald	62	47	59.6%	0	4	+0.66	+31.05
Micah Simon	252	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.43	-0.43
Chevan Cordeiro	62	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.14	-2.28
Zach Wilson	252	38	63.2%	0	0	-0.15	-5.88

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	HAW
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	62	3	0	+6.00	Ended
Q1	252	1	0	+0.59	Rush TD
Q1	252	9	0	+3.71	Ended
Q1	62	1	0	+5.09	Pass TD
Q1	252	1	0	-6.08	Interception
Q1	62	1	0	-0.64	Ended
Q1	252	3	0	+1.03	Ended
Q1	62	1	0	+3.19	Pass TD
Q1	62	8	0	+2.30	Ended
Q1	62	1	0	+1.17	Ended
Q1	252	2	0	-2.43	Ended
Q1	252	1	0	-0.87	Ended
Q1	62	3	0	-1.99	Ended
Q2	62	1	0	-0.05	Ended
Q2	252	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	252	7	0	-1.92	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Zach Wilson pass intercepted Khoury Bethley return for 21 yds to the BYU 40 (-6.08 EPA)
2. Q1 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Cole McDonald pass complete to Jared Smart for 58 yds to the BYU 3 for a 1ST down (+5.36 EPA)
3. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Zach Wilson run for 4 yds Zach Wilson fumbled, forced by Eugene Ford, recovered by Hawa Manly Williams (-5.16 EPA)
4. Q1 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Cole McDonald pass complete to Jared Smart for 40 yds for a TD, (Ryan Meskell KICK) (+5.09 EPA)
5. Q4 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Cole McDonald pass complete to Cedric Byrd II for 20 yds to the BYU 26 for a 1ST down (+3.87 EPA)
6. Q4 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Cole McDonald pass complete to JoJo Ward for 46 yds to the BYU 26 for a 1ST down BYU Penalty, Defensive Offside (Lorenzo Fauatea) declined for a 1ST down (+3.75 EPA)
7. Q4 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Cole McDonald pass complete to Nick Mardner for 24 yds for a TD, (Ryan Meskell KICK) (+3.52 EPA)
8. Q2 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Cole McDonald pass complete to JoJo Ward for 47 yds to the BYU 12 for a 1ST down (+3.48 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (38–34) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Cole McDonald (62) — yds, 4 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 Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors?

BYU Cougars 38, Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 34 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 38–34.

Where can I find the BYU Cougars vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401135269.

Who led BYU Cougars vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors in passing?

Cole McDonald (62) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for BYU Cougars at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.