Florida Gators vs. Utah Utes: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated Florida Gators 24–11 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Florida Gators 11, Utah Utes 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Florida Gators	3	0	0	6	11
Utah Utes	6	9	6	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bryson Barnes (Utah) — 159.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +4.75 EPA
• Devaughn Vele (Utah) — 0.0 yds · -0.54 EPA/play -0.54 EPA
• Graham Mertz (Florida) — 288.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -1.83 EPA

Rushing

• Micah Bernard (Utah) — 45.0 yds +0.22 EPA
• Trevor Etienne (Florida) — 25.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Nate Johnson (Utah) — 45.0 yds · 1 TD +0.31 EPA

Receiving

• Ricky Pearsall (Florida) — 8 rec · 92.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Caleb Douglas (Florida) — 4 rec · 42.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• Montrell Johnson Jr. (Florida) — 3 rec · 41.0 yds -0.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bryson Barnes	Utah	18	66.7%	159	1	+0.26	+4.75
Devaughn Vele	Utah	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.54	-0.54
Graham Mertz	Florida	49	63.3%	288	1	-0.04	-1.83
Nate Johnson	Utah	4	75.0%	6	0	-1.00	-4.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Florida	Utah
Plays	65	53
EPA / play	-0.093	-0.057
Total EPA	-6.03	-3.00
Success rate	33.8%	32.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.037	+0.009
Rush EPA / play	-0.262	-0.107
Yards	348	270

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Florida	3	9	-0.65	Punt
Q1	Utah	1	70	+5.65	Pass TD
Q1	Florida	3	5	-2.60	Punt
Q1	Utah	7	46	+1.87	Punt
Q1	Florida	6	65	+1.64	Field goal
Q1	Utah	3	4	-2.41	Punt
Q1	Florida	6	59	+1.13	Missed FG
Q2	Utah	10	75	+3.07	Rush TD
Q2	Florida	5	0	-2.39	Punt
Q2	Utah	6	14	-2.11	Field goal
Q2	Florida	3	-5	-0.71	Punt
Q2	Utah	5	23	-0.33	Punt
Q2	Florida	1	-1	-0.23	Ended
Q3	Utah	3	6	-2.43	Punt
Q3	Florida	3	6	-3.37	Interception
Q3	Utah	3	11	+1.92	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Utah Utes · Bryson Barnes pass to Money Parks for a touchdown (70 yards) (+5.65 EPA)
2. Q3 · Florida Gators · Graham Mertz pass to Ricky Pearsall for 40 yards (1st & 10) (+3.5 EPA)
3. Q2 · Utah Utes · Nate Johnson rushes 27 yards for a touchdown (+3.3 EPA)
4. Q2 · Florida Gators · Field goal missed (-3.29 EPA)
5. Q1 · Utah Utes · Bryson Barnes pass to Thomas Yassmin for 12 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.1 EPA)
6. Q4 · Florida Gators · Graham Mertz pass to Ricky Pearsall for 6 yards (4th & 2) (+3.07 EPA)
7. Q4 · Florida Gators · Graham Mertz pass to Caleb Douglas for a touchdown (19 yards) (+3.04 EPA)
8. Q3 · Florida Gators · Graham Mertz sacked for a loss of 12 yards (4th & 9) (-2.98 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Utah Utes controlled the final (24–11) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Bryson Barnes (Utah) — 159.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Utah at -0.057 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 Florida Gators vs Utah Utes?

Florida Gators 11, Utah Utes 24 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Florida Gators vs Utah Utes?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 11–24.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520176.

Who led Florida Gators vs Utah Utes in passing?

Bryson Barnes (Utah) led passers with 159.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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