UAB Blazers vs. BYU Cougars: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UAB Blazers defeated BYU Cougars 31–28 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: UAB Blazers 31, BYU Cougars 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UAB Blazers	12	6	3	6	31
BYU Cougars	0	12	6	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Baylor Romney (252) — 0.0 yds · +0.44 EPA/play +9.75 EPA
• Dylan Hopkins (5) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +8.32 EPA

Rushing

• DeWayne McBride (5) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
• Tyler Allgeier (252) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.30 EPA
• Jermaine Brown Jr. (5) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA

Receiving

• Gerrit Prince (5) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.45 EPA
• Gunner Romney (252) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA
• Puka Nacua (252) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Baylor Romney	252	22	63.6%	0	0	+0.44	+9.75
Dylan Hopkins	5	26	73.1%	0	3	+0.32	+8.32

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UAB	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	2	0	+3.26	Ended
Q1	5	2	0	+3.73	Rush TD
Q1	252	7	0	-3.38	Ended
Q1	5	8	0	+4.06	Pass TD
Q1	252	3	0	-3.73	Punt
Q1	5	4	0	-2.06	Punt
Q2	5	1	0	+1.82	Ended
Q2	252	11	0	-0.39	Ended
Q2	5	1	0	+2.91	Pass TD
Q2	5	8	0	+3.82	Ended
Q2	252	1	0	+0.78	Rush TD
Q2	252	4	0	+6.96	Ended
Q2	5	3	0	-3.02	Punt
Q2	252	1	0	+0.90	Rush TD
Q2	252	11	0	+4.22	Ended
Q3	5	5	0	-4.45	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Baylor Romney pass complete to Tyler Allgeier for 9 yds to the UAB 4 for a 1ST down UAB Penalty, Roughing Passer (2 Yards) to the UAB 2 for a 1ST down (+6.02 EPA)
2. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Tyler Allgeier run for 62 yds for a TD, (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (+4.93 EPA)
3. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Masen Wake run for no gain to the UAB 32 (-4.6 EPA)
4. Q4 · UAB Blazers · Dylan Hopkins pass complete to Trea Shropshire for 14 yds for a TD, (Matt Quinn KICK) (+4.46 EPA)
5. Q3 · UAB Blazers · Dylan Hopkins pass intercepted Hayden Livingston return for 8 yds to the BYU 48 (-4.4 EPA)
6. Q1 · UAB Blazers · DeWayne McBride run for 64 yds for a TD, (Matt Quinn KICK) (+4.32 EPA)
7. Q3 · UAB Blazers · Dylan Hopkins pass complete to Ryan Davis for 32 yds to the BYU 13 for a 1ST down (+3.93 EPA)
8. Q4 · UAB Blazers · TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the BYU 14 (-3.64 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UAB Blazers controlled the final (31–28) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Baylor Romney (252) — yds.
• EPA edge: UAB 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 UAB Blazers vs BYU Cougars?

UAB Blazers 31, BYU Cougars 28 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won UAB Blazers vs BYU Cougars?

UAB Blazers won with a final score of 31–28.

Where can I find the UAB Blazers vs BYU Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331168.

Who led UAB Blazers vs BYU Cougars in passing?

Baylor Romney (252) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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