UCLA Bruins vs. Boise State Broncos: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UCLA Bruins defeated Boise State Broncos 35–22 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: UCLA Bruins 35, Boise State Broncos 22.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UCLA Bruins	6	0	18	6	35
Boise State Broncos	6	9	0	6	22

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ethan Garbers (UCLA) — 152.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.88 EPA/play +10.54 EPA
• Collin Schlee (UCLA) — 78.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -0.99 EPA
• CJ Tiller (Boise State) — 131.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -6.85 EPA

Rushing

• TJ Harden (UCLA) — 95.0 yds · 2 TD +0.26 EPA
• George Holani (Boise State) — 138.0 yds · 2 TD +0.57 EPA
• Ashton Jeanty (Boise State) — 85.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Receiving

• Kyle Ford (UCLA) — 5 rec · 33.0 yds +0.79 EPA
• J. Michael Sturdivant (UCLA) — 4 rec · 142.0 yds +1.46 EPA
• Prince Strachan (Boise State) — 3 rec · 37.0 yds +0.48 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ethan Garbers	UCLA	12	75.0%	152	2	+0.88	+10.54
Collin Schlee	UCLA	16	68.8%	78	1	-0.06	-0.99
CJ Tiller	Boise State	23	52.2%	131	0	-0.30	-6.85

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UCLA	Boise State
Plays	64	58
EPA / play	+0.335	+0.018
Total EPA	+21.43	+1.05
Success rate	48.4%	39.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.341	-0.298
Rush EPA / play	+0.330	+0.226
Yards	500	358

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UCLA	5	15	-2.21	Punt
Q1	Boise State	9	59	+1.11	Field goal
Q1	UCLA	3	7	-1.83	Punt
Q1	Boise State	7	62	+0.71	Field goal
Q1	UCLA	6	83	+6.95	Pass TD
Q1	Boise State	9	59	+0.79	Field goal
Q2	UCLA	3	19	+0.14	Punt
Q2	Boise State	8	37	+3.48	Rush TD
Q2	UCLA	10	40	-0.59	Ended
Q3	Boise State	3	8	-1.89	Punt
Q3	UCLA	7	92	+8.77	Pass TD
Q3	Boise State	6	4	-3.26	Punt
Q3	UCLA	9	77	+6.53	Rush TD
Q3	Boise State	3	5	-2.53	Punt
Q3	UCLA	3	70	+5.06	Rush TD
Q3	Boise State	4	1	-2.75	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Boise State Broncos · George Holani rushes 66 yards for a touchdown (+6.37 EPA)
2. Q4 · UCLA Bruins · TEAM rushes for a loss of 2 yards (2nd & 3) (-4.52 EPA)
3. Q3 · UCLA Bruins · Collin Schlee rushes for 44 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.46 EPA)
4. Q4 · UCLA Bruins · Ethan Garbers pass to J. Michael Sturdivant for a touchdown (40 yards) (+3.46 EPA)
5. Q4 · Boise State Broncos · CJ Tiller pass to Prince Strachan for 26 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.45 EPA)
6. Q1 · Boise State Broncos · CJ Tiller pass to Billy Bowens for 17 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.37 EPA)
7. Q4 · UCLA Bruins · TJ Harden rushes for 8 yards (3rd & 3) (+3.23 EPA)
8. Q4 · Boise State Broncos · CJ Tiller pass intercepted (-3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UCLA Bruins controlled the final (35–22) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Ethan Garbers (UCLA) — 152.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: UCLA at 0.335 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 UCLA Bruins vs Boise State Broncos?

UCLA Bruins 35, Boise State Broncos 22 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won UCLA Bruins vs Boise State Broncos?

UCLA Bruins won with a final score of 35–22.

Where can I find the UCLA Bruins vs Boise State Broncos box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551752.

Who led UCLA Bruins vs Boise State Broncos in passing?

Ethan Garbers (UCLA) led passers with 152.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.