Utah Utes vs. Baylor Bears: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated Baylor Bears 20–13 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Utah Utes 20, Baylor Bears 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah Utes	0	3	3	12	20
Baylor Bears	0	9	3	0	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nate Johnson (Utah) — 77.0 yds · +0.37 EPA/play +2.97 EPA
• Sawyer Robertson (Baylor) — 227.0 yds · -0.41 EPA/play -11.60 EPA
• Bryson Barnes (Utah) — 71.0 yds · -0.72 EPA/play -15.10 EPA

Rushing

• Ja'Quinden Jackson (Utah) — 119.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Dominic Richardson (Baylor) — 77.0 yds +0.32 EPA
• Nate Johnson (Utah) — 37.0 yds · 1 TD +0.18 EPA

Receiving

• Hal Presley (Baylor) — 4 rec · 72.0 yds -0.59 EPA
• Devaughn Vele (Utah) — 2 rec · 37.0 yds -0.57 EPA
• Ketron Jackson Jr. (Baylor) — 2 rec · 69.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nate Johnson	Utah	8	75.0%	77	0	+0.37	+2.97
Sawyer Robertson	Baylor	28	42.9%	227	0	-0.41	-11.60
Bryson Barnes	Utah	21	28.6%	71	0	-0.72	-15.10

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Utah	Baylor
Plays	73	57
EPA / play	-0.015	-0.168
Total EPA	-1.09	-9.58
Success rate	43.8%	33.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.418	-0.414
Rush EPA / play	+0.251	+0.070
Yards	370	342

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Utah	6	24	-0.95	Punt
Q1	Baylor	4	9	-2.67	Punt
Q1	Utah	3	1	-3.55	Punt
Q1	Baylor	9	34	+0.35	Punt
Q1	Utah	5	21	-4.91	Interception
Q1	Baylor	5	25	-1.96	Field goal
Q2	Utah	6	77	+2.33	Field goal
Q2	Baylor	11	79	+6.11	Rush TD
Q2	Utah	4	21	-0.15	Punt
Q2	Baylor	6	60	+0.52	Missed FG
Q2	Utah	4	12	-0.72	Ended
Q3	Baylor	9	68	+1.65	Field goal
Q3	Utah	6	23	-1.74	Punt
Q3	Baylor	1	0	-4.08	Interception
Q3	Utah	6	19	-1.87	Field goal
Q3	Baylor	3	3	-3.06	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Utah Utes · Bryson Barnes pass intercepted (-4.74 EPA)
2. Q4 · Utah Utes · Jaylon Glover rushes 11 yards for a touchdown (+4.43 EPA)
3. Q3 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson pass intercepted (-4.08 EPA)
4. Q2 · Utah Utes · Ja'Quinden Jackson rushes for 44 yards (2nd & 11) (+3.92 EPA)
5. Q4 · Utah Utes · Nate Johnson rushes 7 yards for a touchdown (+3.77 EPA)
6. Q1 · Baylor Bears · Dominic Richardson rushes for 13 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.16 EPA)
7. Q4 · Utah Utes · Bryson Barnes to Thomas Yassmin — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.82 EPA)
8. Q4 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson pass intercepted (-2.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Utah Utes controlled the final (20–13) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Nate Johnson (Utah) — 77.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Utah at -0.015 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 Baylor Bears?

Utah Utes 20, Baylor Bears 13 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Utah Utes vs Baylor Bears?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 20–13.

Where can I find the Utah Utes vs Baylor Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401523999.

Who led Utah Utes vs Baylor Bears in passing?

Nate Johnson (Utah) led passers with 77.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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