Oklahoma Sooners vs. BYU Cougars: 2023 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Oklahoma Sooners defeated BYU Cougars 31–24 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: Oklahoma Sooners 31, BYU Cougars 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Oklahoma Sooners	6	9	0	6	31
BYU Cougars	6	9	12	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma) — 182.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +11.89 EPA
• Jackson Arnold (Oklahoma) — 33.0 yds · -0.20 EPA/play -1.79 EPA
• Jake Retzlaff (BYU) — 249.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.29 EPA/play -7.63 EPA

Rushing

• Aidan Robbins (BYU) — 182.0 yds +0.37 EPA
• Gavin Sawchuk (Oklahoma) — 107.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA
• Jake Retzlaff (BYU) — 41.0 yds · 1 TD -0.43 EPA

Receiving

• Kody Epps (BYU) — 5 rec · 78.0 yds +1.72 EPA
• Jalil Farooq (Oklahoma) — 5 rec · 53.0 yds +1.50 EPA
• Drake Stoops (Oklahoma) — 4 rec · 63.0 yds +2.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dillon Gabriel	Oklahoma	22	59.1%	182	2	+0.54	+11.89
Jackson Arnold	Oklahoma	9	55.6%	33	0	-0.20	-1.79
Jake Retzlaff	BYU	26	53.8%	249	2	-0.29	-7.63

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Oklahoma	BYU
Plays	64	63
EPA / play	+0.163	-0.112
Total EPA	+10.42	-7.04
Success rate	43.8%	44.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.326	-0.293
Rush EPA / play	+0.010	+0.016
Yards	380	478

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Oklahoma	6	24	-1.12	Punt
Q1	BYU	4	25	-0.98	Punt
Q1	Oklahoma	7	90	+8.24	Pass TD
Q1	BYU	9	73	+6.14	Pass TD
Q1	Oklahoma	5	14	-2.23	Punt
Q1	BYU	1	-5	-6.66	Fumble
Q1	Oklahoma	7	52	+3.95	Pass TD
Q2	BYU	10	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q2	Oklahoma	11	56	+0.61	Field goal
Q2	BYU	10	33	-1.08	Field goal
Q3	BYU	5	23	-1.56	Punt
Q3	Oklahoma	4	19	+1.14	Punt
Q3	BYU	3	-2	-3.55	Punt
Q3	Oklahoma	3	4	-2.45	Punt
Q3	BYU	4	158	-9.35	Touchdown
Q3	BYU	8	80	+7.05	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Jake Retzlaff — Interception returned for a touchdown (-13.41 EPA)
2. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Fumble (-6.66 EPA)
3. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Jake Retzlaff pass to Chase Roberts for a touchdown (23 yards) (+5.04 EPA)
4. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Jake Retzlaff pass to Kody Epps for 26 yards (4th & 2) (+4.07 EPA)
5. Q1 · Oklahoma Sooners · Dillon Gabriel pass to Drake Stoops for 20 yards (3rd & 13) (+4.0 EPA)
6. Q1 · Oklahoma Sooners · Dillon Gabriel pass to Jayden Gibson for 55 yards (1st & 10) (+3.89 EPA)
7. Q3 · Oklahoma Sooners · Jackson Arnold rushes for 17 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.51 EPA)
8. Q2 · Oklahoma Sooners · Dillon Gabriel pass to Jayden Gibson for a touchdown (27 yards) (+3.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Oklahoma Sooners controlled the final (31–24) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma) — 182.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Oklahoma at 0.163 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 Oklahoma Sooners vs BYU Cougars?

Oklahoma Sooners 31, BYU Cougars 24 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Oklahoma Sooners vs BYU Cougars?

Oklahoma Sooners won with a final score of 31–24.

Where can I find the Oklahoma Sooners vs BYU Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525893.

Who led Oklahoma Sooners vs BYU Cougars in passing?

Dillon Gabriel (Oklahoma) led passers with 182.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Oklahoma Sooners at BYU Cougars in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.