Utah Utes vs. Florida Gators: 2022 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Florida Gators defeated Utah Utes 29–26 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Utah Utes 26, Florida Gators 29.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah Utes	6	6	6	6	26
Florida Gators	6	6	0	12	29

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Anthony Richardson (Florida) — 168.0 yds · +0.38 EPA/play +9.17 EPA
• Cameron Rising (Utah) — 217.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +6.17 EPA

Rushing

• Tavion Thomas (Utah) — 115.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA
• Montrell Johnson Jr. (Florida) — 120.0 yds · 1 TD -0.21 EPA
• Anthony Richardson (Florida) — 104.0 yds · 3 TD +1.04 EPA

Receiving

• Brant Kuithe (Utah) — 9 rec · 105.0 yds +0.57 EPA
• Xzavier Henderson (Florida) — 6 rec · 41.0 yds +0.22 EPA
• Devaughn Vele (Utah) — 3 rec · 36.0 yds +0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Anthony Richardson	Florida	24	70.8%	168	0	+0.38	+9.17
Cameron Rising	Utah	32	68.8%	217	1	+0.19	+6.17

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Utah	Florida
Plays	71	63
EPA / play	+0.176	+0.333
Total EPA	+12.51	+20.99
Success rate	53.5%	57.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.193	+0.382
Rush EPA / play	+0.163	+0.303
Yards	446	493

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Florida	6	107	-3.59	Fumble
Q1	Utah	5	25	+2.64	Pass TD
Q1	Florida	4	24	-1.17	Punt
Q1	Utah	3	2	-2.77	Punt
Q1	Florida	14	78	+7.57	Rush TD
Q1	Utah	10	50	+0.30	Field goal
Q2	Florida	3	-2	-2.15	Punt
Q2	Utah	7	30	-1.67	Field goal
Q2	Florida	4	79	+6.56	Rush TD
Q2	Utah	5	27	-0.40	Punt
Q2	Florida	1	5	0.00	Ended
Q3	Utah	11	71	+0.10	Ended
Q3	Florida	8	54	+1.57	Punt
Q3	Utah	9	94	+7.72	Rush TD
Q3	Florida	8	75	+6.07	Rush TD
Q4	Utah	11	78	+7.32	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Florida Gators · Fumble (-8.41 EPA)
2. Q2 · Florida Gators · Anthony Richardson rushes 45 yards for a touchdown (+5.28 EPA)
3. Q1 · Florida Gators · Anthony Richardson pass to Montrell Johnson Jr. for 14 yards (4th & 2) (+4.29 EPA)
4. Q1 · Florida Gators · Anthony Richardson pass to Ricky Pearsall for 23 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.92 EPA)
5. Q3 · Utah Utes · Cameron Rising pass to Brant Kuithe for 37 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.89 EPA)
6. Q4 · Utah Utes · Cameron Rising pass intercepted (-3.69 EPA)
7. Q1 · Utah Utes · Cameron Rising pass to Brant Kuithe for a touchdown (7 yards) (+3.04 EPA)
8. Q3 · Utah Utes · Tavion Thomas rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-2.99 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Florida Gators controlled the final (29–26) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Anthony Richardson (Florida) — 168.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Florida at 0.333 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 Florida Gators?

Utah Utes 26, Florida Gators 29 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Utah Utes vs Florida Gators?

Florida Gators won with a final score of 26–29.

Where can I find the Utah Utes vs Florida Gators box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401403857.

Who led Utah Utes vs Florida Gators in passing?

Anthony Richardson (Florida) led passers with 168.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Utah Utes at Florida Gators in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.