BYU Cougars vs. Arizona Wildcats: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Arizona Wildcats 24–16 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: BYU Cougars 24, Arizona Wildcats 16.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	0	12	8	3	24
Arizona Wildcats	0	3	6	3	16

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jaren Hall (252) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +9.23 EPA
• Neil Pau'u (252) — 0.0 yds · +1.00 EPA/play +1.00 EPA
• Will Plummer (12) — 0.0 yds · -0.25 EPA/play -0.75 EPA

Rushing

• Tyler Allgeier (252) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.02 EPA
• Michael Wiley (12) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Lopini Katoa (252) — 0.0 yds -0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Stanley Berryhill III (12) — 12 rec · 0.0 yds +0.31 EPA
• Neil Pau'u (252) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.91 EPA
• Michael Wiley (12) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jaren Hall	252	28	64.3%	0	2	+0.33	+9.23
Neil Pau'u	252	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.00	+1.00
Will Plummer	12	3	66.7%	0	0	-0.25	-0.75
Gunner Cruz	12	49	71.4%	0	1	-0.05	-2.27

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	6	0	-0.90	Ended
Q1	252	9	0	-0.38	Punt
Q1	12	3	0	-3.19	Punt
Q1	252	3	0	-2.73	Punt
Q1	12	7	0	-1.73	Punt
Q1	252	5	0	-1.08	Punt
Q2	252	1	0	-0.03	Ended
Q2	12	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	12	10	0	+2.20	Ended
Q2	252	1	0	+7.34	Pass TD
Q2	252	4	0	-0.37	Ended
Q2	12	11	0	+2.51	Missed FG
Q2	252	1	0	+0.86	Rush TD
Q2	252	8	0	+5.12	Ended
Q2	12	6	0	+1.94	Punt
Q3	252	3	0	-2.11	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Jaren Hall pass complete to Neil Pau'u for 67 yds for a TD, (Jaren Hall pass to Lopini Katoa for Two-Point Conversion) (+7.34 EPA)
2. Q4 · Arizona Wildcats · Gunner Cruz pass intercepted, touchback. Hayden Livingston return for no gain (-4.57 EPA)
3. Q3 · Arizona Wildcats · Gunner Cruz pass complete to BJ Casteel for 29 yds for a TD, (Gunner Cruz pass to BJ Casteel for Two-Point Conversion) (+4.37 EPA)
4. Q3 · Arizona Wildcats · Gunner Cruz sacked by Payton Wilgar for a loss of 11 yards to the BYU 37 (-4.24 EPA)
5. Q2 · Arizona Wildcats · Lucas Havrisik 31 yd FG MISSED (-4.18 EPA)
6. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Jaren Hall pass complete to Chris Jackson for 11 yds to the Ariz 35 for a 1ST down (+3.61 EPA)
7. Q4 · Arizona Wildcats · Lucas Havrisik 44 yd FG MISSED (-2.94 EPA)
8. Q1 · Arizona Wildcats · Gunner Cruz run for 2 yds to the Ariz 26 for a 1ST down (+2.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (24–16) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jaren Hall (252) — yds, 2 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 24, Arizona Wildcats 16 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 24–16.

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=401309841.

Who led BYU Cougars vs Arizona Wildcats in passing?

Jaren Hall (252) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 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.