Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. Arizona State Sun Devils: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Arizona State Sun Devils defeated Southern Utah Thunderbirds 41–14 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Southern Utah Thunderbirds 14, Arizona State Sun Devils 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Southern Utah Thunderbirds	6	0	6	0	14
Arizona State Sun Devils	12	12	6	6	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jayden Daniels (9) — 0.0 yds · +0.22 EPA/play +2.90 EPA
• Ricky Pearsall (9) — 0.0 yds · +2.07 EPA/play +2.07 EPA
• Trenton Bourguet (9) — 0.0 yds · +0.02 EPA/play +0.11 EPA

Rushing

• Daniyel Ngata (9) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
• Dayne Christiansen (253) — 0.0 yds -0.70 EPA
• Rachaad White (9) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Brandon Schenks (253) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Isaiah Williams (253) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.45 EPA
• Judd Cockett (253) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jayden Daniels	9	13	69.2%	0	0	+0.22	+2.90
Ricky Pearsall	9	1	100.0%	0	0	+2.07	+2.07
Trenton Bourguet	9	5	60.0%	0	0	+0.02	+0.11
Tyler Skidmore	253	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.84	-1.68
Justin Miller	253	30	63.3%	0	0	-0.43	-13.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SUU	ASU
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	253	1	0	-0.67	Ended
Q1	253	2	0	-5.98	Interception
Q1	9	4	0	-1.28	Ended
Q1	253	2	0	+1.51	Rush TD
Q1	253	5	0	+0.64	Ended
Q1	9	3	0	+5.01	Rush TD
Q1	253	1	0	-5.29	Fumble
Q1	9	3	0	+1.75	Ended
Q1	253	2	0	+1.59	Ended
Q1	9	1	0	+0.85	Rush TD
Q1	253	3	0	-7.38	Interception
Q1	253	2	0	-1.81	Ended
Q2	9	1	0	+2.62	Ended
Q2	253	1	0	-3.05	Interception
Q2	9	1	0	+2.18	Rush TD
Q2	253	9	0	+2.79	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass intercepted (-6.15 EPA)
2. Q1 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Dayne Christiansen run for 1 yd to the ArzSt 24 (-5.29 EPA)
3. Q1 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass intercepted (-5.28 EPA)
4. Q3 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Rachaad White run for 7 yds to the SoUth 26 for a 1ST down (-4.42 EPA)
5. Q1 · Arizona State Sun Devils · Rachaad White run for 26 yds for a TD, (Logan Tyler KICK) (+3.95 EPA)
6. Q1 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Gerardi,Jake punt 44 yards to the ASU25, out of bounds PENALTY ASU Roughing The Kicker (Johnson,Andre) 15 yards from SUU31 to SUU46, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY. (+3.73 EPA)
7. Q2 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass intercepted (-3.05 EPA)
8. Q2 · Arizona State Sun Devils · run for a loss of 2 yards to the ArzSt 15 (+2.62 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Arizona State Sun Devils controlled the final (41–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jayden Daniels (9) — yds.
• EPA edge: SUU 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 Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Arizona State Sun Devils?

Southern Utah Thunderbirds 14, Arizona State Sun Devils 41 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Arizona State Sun Devils?

Arizona State Sun Devils won with a final score of 14–41.

Where can I find the Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Arizona State Sun Devils box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309835.

Who led Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Arizona State Sun Devils in passing?

Jayden Daniels (9) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Arizona State Sun Devils in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.