Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. Utah Utes: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated Southern Utah Thunderbirds 49– in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Southern Utah Thunderbirds , Utah Utes 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Southern Utah Thunderbirds	0	0	0	0
Utah Utes	6	24	6	6	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cameron Rising (Utah) — 254.0 yds · 5 TD · +1.34 EPA/play +20.15 EPA
• Isaac Wilson (Utah) — 59.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -1.81 EPA
• Bronson Barron (Southern Utah) — 9.0 yds · -0.40 EPA/play -2.80 EPA

Rushing

• Targhee Lambson (Southern Utah) — 44.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• Dijon Stanley (Utah) — 34.0 yds +0.10 EPA
• Mike Mitchell (Utah) — 21.0 yds · 1 TD +0.75 EPA

Receiving

• Brant Kuithe (Utah) — 4 rec · 69.0 yds +2.19 EPA
• Dijon Stanley (Utah) — 3 rec · 150.0 yds +4.09 EPA
• Mark Bails Jr. (Southern Utah) — 3 rec · 42.0 yds +2.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cameron Rising	Utah	15	66.7%	254	5	+1.34	+20.15
Isaac Wilson	Utah	11	54.5%	59	1	-0.17	-1.81
Bronson Barron	Southern Utah	7	14.3%	9	0	-0.40	-2.80
Jordan Pachot	Southern Utah	5	20.0%	-7	0	-0.57	-2.84
Jackson Berry	Southern Utah	13	46.2%	57	0	-0.55	-7.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Southern Utah	Utah
Plays	50	64
EPA / play	-0.311	+0.250
Total EPA	-15.57	+16.00
Success rate	24.0%	50.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.513	+0.705
Rush EPA / play	-0.110	-0.062
Yards	178	503

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Southern Utah	6	23	-0.87	Punt
Q1	Utah	7	90	+7.48	Pass TD
Q1	Southern Utah	8	37	-2.48	Ended
Q1	Utah	8	67	+4.41	Pass TD
Q2	Southern Utah	3	-2	-3.00	Punt
Q2	Utah	3	43	+2.53	Pass TD
Q2	Southern Utah	4	25	-0.31	Punt
Q2	Utah	1	79	+5.12	Pass TD
Q2	Southern Utah	3	8	-1.17	Punt
Q2	Utah	11	64	+3.22	Pass TD
Q2	Southern Utah	4	9	-0.25	Punt
Q2	Utah	3	-4	-2.44	Interception
Q2	Southern Utah	1	-1	-0.45	Ended
Q3	Utah	3	4	-2.55	Punt
Q3	Southern Utah	6	49	-2.78	Interception
Q3	Utah	11	52	+2.38	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Utah Utes · Cameron Rising pass to Dijon Stanley for a touchdown (64 yards) (+6.64 EPA)
2. Q3 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Jackson Berry pass intercepted (-5.46 EPA)
3. Q2 · Utah Utes · Cameron Rising pass to Dijon Stanley for a touchdown (79 yards) (+5.12 EPA)
4. Q3 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Jackson Berry pass to Mark Bails Jr. for 22 yards (3rd & 9) (+4.04 EPA)
5. Q2 · Utah Utes · Cameron Rising pass to Brant Kuithe for a touchdown (11 yards) (+3.61 EPA)
6. Q2 · Utah Utes · Cameron Rising pass to Brant Kuithe for a touchdown (29 yards) (+2.76 EPA)
7. Q3 · Utah Utes · Isaac Wilson pass to Daidren Zipperer for 19 yards (4th & 3) (+2.6 EPA)
8. Q1 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Jackson Berry rushes for 4 yards (4th & 8) (-2.52 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Utah Utes controlled the final (49–) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Cameron Rising (Utah) — 254.0 yds, 5 TD.
• EPA edge: Utah at 0.25 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 Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Utah Utes?

Southern Utah Thunderbirds 0, Utah Utes 49 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Utah Utes?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 0–49.

Where can I find the Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Utah Utes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636607.

Who led Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Utah Utes in passing?

Cameron Rising (Utah) led passers with 254.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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