UCF Knights vs. BYU Cougars: 2020 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated UCF Knights 49–23 in Week 1, 2020. Final score: UCF Knights 23, BYU Cougars 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCF Knights	0	9	6	6	23
BYU Cougars	18	12	12	0	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Zach Wilson (252) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.61 EPA/play +20.65 EPA
• Dillon Gabriel (2116) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +19.58 EPA
• Neil Pau'u (252) — 0.0 yds · +0.70 EPA/play +0.70 EPA

Rushing

• Tyler Allgeier (252) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.29 EPA
• Greg McCrae (2116) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA
• Otis Anderson (2116) — 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA

Receiving

• Dax Milne (252) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.14 EPA
• Tre Nixon (2116) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.65 EPA
• Jacob Harris (2116) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zach Wilson	252	34	76.5%	0	3	+0.61	+20.65
Dillon Gabriel	2116	35	60.0%	0	2	+0.56	+19.58
Neil Pau'u	252	1	100.0%	0	0	+0.70	+0.70

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCF	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	2116	2	0	-0.04	Ended
Q1	252	1	0	+0.80	Rush TD
Q1	252	3	0	+0.08	Ended
Q1	2116	9	0	-3.12	Ended
Q1	252	11	0	-2.81	Ended
Q1	2116	7	0	+0.09	Punt
Q1	252	4	0	+4.26	Pass TD
Q1	2116	3	0	-2.57	Punt
Q1	252	1	0	+2.31	Rush TD
Q1	252	4	0	+3.75	Ended
Q2	252	1	0	-0.03	Ended
Q2	2116	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2116	11	0	-0.63	Ended
Q2	252	1	0	+4.06	Pass TD
Q2	252	5	0	+2.30	Ended
Q2	2116	2	0	+0.28	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · UCF Knights · Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Jacob Harris for 21 yds for a TD, (Daniel Obarski KICK) (+5.72 EPA)
2. Q1 · UCF Knights · Greg McCrae run for a loss of 1 yard to the BYU 24 (-5.08 EPA)
3. Q4 · BYU Cougars · TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the UCF 7 (-4.52 EPA)
4. Q4 · UCF Knights · Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Jaylon Robinson for 9 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (+4.17 EPA)
5. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Zach Wilson pass complete to Neil Pau'u for 35 yds for a TD, (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (+4.06 EPA)
6. Q2 · UCF Knights · Dillon Gabriel pass complete to Jacob Harris for 22 yds to the BYU 21 for a 1ST down (+3.49 EPA)
7. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Zach Wilson pass complete to Lopini Katoa for 18 yds to the UCF 31 for a 1ST down (+3.05 EPA)
8. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Zach Wilson pass complete to Dax Milne for 16 yds to the UCF 4 for a 1ST down (+3.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (49–23) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Zach Wilson (252) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: UCF 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 UCF Knights vs BYU Cougars?

UCF Knights 23, BYU Cougars 49 in Week 1 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won UCF Knights vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 23–49.

Where can I find the UCF Knights vs BYU Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401256137.

Who led UCF Knights vs BYU Cougars in passing?

Zach Wilson (252) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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