BYU Cougars vs. Texas Longhorns: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Texas Longhorns defeated BYU Cougars 35–6 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: BYU Cougars 6, Texas Longhorns 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	6	3	3	0	6
Texas Longhorns	6	6	0	12	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Maalik Murphy (Texas) — 182.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.21 EPA/play -5.37 EPA
• Kedon Slovis (BYU) — 265.0 yds · -0.64 EPA/play -27.05 EPA

Rushing

• Aidan Robbins (BYU) — 56.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Jonathon Brooks (Texas) — 98.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
• CJ Baxter (Texas) — 22.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Xavier Worthy (Texas) — 3 rec · 27.0 yds -0.58 EPA
• Darius Lassiter (BYU) — 5 rec · 75.0 yds +0.37 EPA
• Parker Kingston (BYU) — 4 rec · 27.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Maalik Murphy	Texas	26	57.7%	182	2	-0.21	-5.37
Kedon Slovis	BYU	42	59.5%	265	0	-0.64	-27.05

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	Texas
Plays	66	60
EPA / play	-0.413	-0.012
Total EPA	-27.29	-0.69
Success rate	34.8%	41.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.644	-0.207
Rush EPA / play	-0.010	+0.138
Yards	377	384

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Texas	5	20	-1.51	Punt
Q1	BYU	6	3	-5.96	Punt
Q1	Texas	4	54	-4.65	Interception
Q1	BYU	3	50	-6.94	Interception
Q1	Texas	6	26	+2.41	Rush TD
Q1	BYU	3	-1	-2.66	Punt
Q1	Texas	6	16	-3.89	Fumble
Q2	BYU	15	69	+2.40	Field goal
Q2	Texas	10	75	+5.67	Pass TD
Q2	BYU	3	32	-0.19	Ended
Q3	BYU	3	2	-2.83	Punt
Q3	Texas	3	8	-1.77	Punt
Q3	BYU	6	68	+2.23	Field goal
Q3	Texas	11	78	+0.24	Ended
Q3	BYU	3	6	-1.30	Punt
Q3	Texas	8	48	-2.23	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Kedon Slovis pass intercepted (-7.71 EPA)
2. Q2 · Texas Longhorns · Fumble (-5.88 EPA)
3. Q1 · Texas Longhorns · Maalik Murphy pass intercepted (-5.6 EPA)
4. Q2 · Texas Longhorns · Maalik Murphy pass to Adonai Mitchell for a touchdown (30 yards) (+5.23 EPA)
5. Q4 · Texas Longhorns · Jaydon Blue rushes 34 yards for a touchdown (+4.95 EPA)
6. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Kedon Slovis pass intercepted (-4.64 EPA)
7. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Fumble (-4.45 EPA)
8. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Punt return touchdown (-4.23 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas Longhorns controlled the final (35–6) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Maalik Murphy (Texas) — 182.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Texas at -0.012 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 BYU Cougars vs Texas Longhorns?

BYU Cougars 6, Texas Longhorns 35 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs Texas Longhorns?

Texas Longhorns won with a final score of 6–35.

Where can I find the BYU Cougars vs Texas Longhorns box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525877.

Who led BYU Cougars vs Texas Longhorns in passing?

Maalik Murphy (Texas) led passers with 182.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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