Utah Utes vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Utah Utes 14–7 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Utah Utes 7, Northwestern Wildcats 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah Utes	0	0	0	6	7
Northwestern Wildcats	0	6	0	6	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Luke Bottari (Utah) — 18.0 yds · +2.61 EPA/play +2.61 EPA
• TEAM (Northwestern) — 0.0 yds · -0.30 EPA/play -0.61 EPA
• Ryan Hilinski (Northwestern) — 3.0 yds · -1.67 EPA/play -5.02 EPA

Rushing

• Jaylon Glover (Utah) — 64.0 yds -0.64 EPA
• Bryson Barnes (Utah) — 36.0 yds -0.11 EPA
• Cam Porter (Northwestern) — 48.0 yds +0.02 EPA

Receiving

• A.J. Henning (Northwestern) — 6 rec · 57.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Bryce Kirtz (Northwestern) — 5 rec · 68.0 yds +1.01 EPA
• Cam Johnson (Northwestern) — 4 rec · 31.0 yds +1.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Bottari	Utah	1	100.0%	18	0	+2.61	+2.61
TEAM	Northwestern	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.30	-0.61
Ryan Hilinski	Northwestern	3	33.3%	3	0	-1.67	-5.02
Ben Bryant	Northwestern	37	62.2%	207	2	-0.15	-5.44
Bryson Barnes	Utah	18	44.4%	62	0	-1.18	-21.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Utah	Northwestern
Plays	65	70
EPA / play	-0.423	-0.229
Total EPA	-27.51	-16.06
Success rate	35.4%	32.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.981	-0.264
Rush EPA / play	-0.193	-0.178
Yards	271	305

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern	3	-11	-4.18	Punt
Q1	Utah	3	-15	-4.91	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	6	12	-2.66	Missed FG
Q1	Utah	3	-6	-4.11	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	6	31	-0.89	Punt
Q1	Utah	8	55	+0.18	Interception
Q1	Northwestern	6	25	+0.21	Punt
Q2	Utah	3	53	-4.84	Interception
Q2	Northwestern	4	6	-4.83	Ended
Q2	Utah	3	5	-1.21	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	3	9	-1.55	Punt
Q2	Utah	5	19	-0.93	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	8	78	+6.32	Pass TD
Q2	Utah	3	8	-0.43	Punt
Q2	Northwestern	7	50	-0.91	Missed FG
Q3	Utah	6	6	-3.29	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Utah Utes · Fumble (-5.21 EPA)
2. Q2 · Utah Utes · Bryson Barnes pass intercepted (-4.46 EPA)
3. Q1 · Utah Utes · Bryson Barnes pass intercepted (-3.92 EPA)
4. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant pass to Cam Johnson for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.88 EPA)
5. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ben Bryant — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.63 EPA)
6. Q3 · Utah Utes · Bryson Barnes sacked for a loss of 10 yards (3rd & 5) (-3.25 EPA)
7. Q4 · Utah Utes · Jaylon Glover rushes for no gain (4th & 2) (-3.23 EPA)
8. Q3 · Utah Utes · Bryson Barnes rushes for a loss of 8 yards (3rd & 3) (-3.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northwestern Wildcats controlled the final (14–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Luke Bottari (Utah) — 18.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Northwestern at -0.229 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 Northwestern Wildcats?

Utah Utes 7, Northwestern Wildcats 14 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Utah Utes vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Northwestern Wildcats won with a final score of 7–14.

Where can I find the Utah Utes vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551744.

Who led Utah Utes vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Luke Bottari (Utah) led passers with 18.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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