Utah Utes vs. BYU Cougars: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated BYU Cougars 30–12 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: Utah Utes 30, BYU Cougars 12.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah Utes	3	0	6	6	30
BYU Cougars	0	12	0	12	12

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Zach Wilson (252) — 0.0 yds · +0.16 EPA/play +4.99 EPA
• Tyler Huntley (254) — 0.0 yds · +0.09 EPA/play +1.44 EPA
• TEAM (252) — 0.0 yds · -8.21 EPA/play -16.42 EPA

Rushing

• Zack Moss (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
• Tyler Huntley (254) — 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• Zach Wilson (252) — 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Matt Bushman (252) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA
• Aleva Hifo (252) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA
• Demari Simpkins (254) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zach Wilson	252	32	65.6%	0	0	+0.16	+4.99
Tyler Huntley	254	16	81.2%	0	0	+0.09	+1.44
TEAM	252	2	0.0%	0	0	-8.21	-16.42

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UTAH	BYU
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	252	7	0	+1.30	Ended
Q1	254	4	0	-5.10	Ended
Q1	252	3	0	-0.29	Punt
Q1	254	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	254	8	0	+0.02	Ended
Q1	252	7	0	-3.05	Ended
Q2	254	4	0	+2.10	Ended
Q2	252	6	0	-0.36	Punt
Q2	254	4	0	-0.50	Punt
Q2	252	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	252	10	0	-8.81	Touchdown
Q2	254	5	0	-2.09	Punt
Q2	252	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	252	4	0	-1.00	Ended
Q3	254	11	0	+1.27	Ended
Q3	252	5	0	-1.78	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Francis Bernard 58 Yd Interception Return (Andrew Strauch PAT failed) (-10.31 EPA)
2. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Julian Blackmon 39 Yd Interception Return (Jadon Redding Kick) (-6.11 EPA)
3. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Ty'Son Williams run for a loss of 2 yards to the BYU 22 Ty'Son Williams fumbled, recovered by Utah Mika Tafua (-4.5 EPA)
4. Q4 · Utah Utes · TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the BYU 7 (-3.93 EPA)
5. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Zach Wilson pass complete to Matt Bushman for 26 yds to the Utah 46 for a 1ST down (+3.8 EPA)
6. Q4 · Utah Utes · Andrew Strauch 25 yd FG MISSED (-3.06 EPA)
7. Q1 · Utah Utes · Tyler Huntley run for no gain to the BYU 26 (-2.94 EPA)
8. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Zach Wilson pass incomplete to Talon Shumway (-2.77 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Utah Utes controlled the final (30–12) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Zach Wilson (252) — yds.
• EPA edge: UTAH 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 Utah Utes vs BYU Cougars?

Utah Utes 30, BYU Cougars 12 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Utah Utes vs BYU Cougars?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 30–12.

Where can I find the Utah Utes vs BYU Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401114223.

Who led Utah Utes vs BYU Cougars in passing?

Zach Wilson (252) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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