Utah Utes vs. BYU Cougars: 2021 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Utah Utes 26–17 in Week 2, 2021. Final score: Utah Utes 17, BYU Cougars 26.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah Utes	0	6	0	9	17
BYU Cougars	3	12	6	3	26

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jaren Hall (252) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +3.43 EPA
• Charlie Brewer (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.23 EPA/play -6.50 EPA

Rushing

• Tyler Allgeier (252) — 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA
• Micah Bernard (254) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.39 EPA
• Lopini Katoa (252) — 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA

Receiving

• Puka Nacua (252) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Neil Pau'u (252) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Micah Bernard (254) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jaren Hall	252	27	63.0%	0	3	+0.13	+3.43
Charlie Brewer	254	28	53.6%	0	1	-0.23	-6.50

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	6	0	+2.09	Ended
Q1	254	3	0	-2.42	Punt
Q1	252	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	252	6	0	-0.45	Ended
Q1	254	6	0	-4.22	Fumble
Q1	252	3	0	-4.25	Punt
Q1	254	4	0	-4.87	Interception
Q1	252	3	0	-2.08	Punt
Q2	254	1	0	-0.97	Ended
Q2	252	1	0	+1.01	Pass TD
Q2	252	9	0	+5.14	Ended
Q2	254	5	0	-3.53	Ended
Q2	252	2	0	-1.75	Punt
Q2	254	1	0	+2.72	Pass TD
Q2	254	5	0	+1.59	Ended
Q2	252	1	0	+2.38	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Utah Utes · Tavion Thomas run for 2 yds to the Utah 42 Tavion Thomas fumbled, recovered by BYU Isaiah Herron (-5.9 EPA)
2. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Jaren Hall run for 18 yds to the Utah 18 for a 1ST down (+4.27 EPA)
3. Q3 · Utah Utes · Charlie Brewer pass complete to Dalton Kincaid for 37 yds to the BYU 39 for a 1ST down (+4.26 EPA)
4. Q3 · Utah Utes · Micah Bernard run for 50 yds to the BYU 25 for a 1ST down (+4.15 EPA)
5. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Jaren Hall pass complete to Keanu Hill for 33 yds to the Utah 2 for a 1ST down (+3.85 EPA)
6. Q2 · Utah Utes · Micah Bernard run for 1 yd to the BYU 7 (-3.33 EPA)
7. Q1 · Utah Utes · Charlie Brewer pass intercepted Chaz Ah You return for 4 yds to the Utah 30 (-3.17 EPA)
8. Q4 · Utah Utes · Micah Bernard run for 22 yds for a TD, (Jadon Redding KICK) (+2.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (26–17) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Jaren Hall (252) — yds, 3 TD.
• 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 17, BYU Cougars 26 in Week 2 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Utah Utes vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 17–26.

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=401309848.

Who led Utah Utes vs BYU Cougars in passing?

Jaren Hall (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 Utah Utes at BYU Cougars in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.