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Utah Utes vs. UCLA Bruins: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Utes defeat Bruins 43–10 in Week 1

Devon Dampier paced the box score as Utes closed out a 43–10 Week 1 finish.

Utah Utes 43 2-0 Winner
Final 43–10
UCLA Bruins 10 0-1
Winner
Utah Utes
Final score
43–10
Halftime
Utah Utes 18–6 UCLA Bruins
Top passer
Devon Dampier
FantasyHQ MVP
Devon Dampier

Top CFB performers · Utes

  • Devon Dampier 221.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +13.0 EPA
  • NaQuari Rogers -1.0 yds · 1 TD -4.6 EPA
  • Devon Dampier 87.0 yds · 1 TD +4.4 EPA

Top CFB performers · Bruins

  • Nico Iamaleava 98.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.49 EPA/play -13.2 EPA
  • Nico Iamaleava 75.0 yds +5.5 EPA
  • Jaivian Thomas 17.0 yds -1.9 EPA

Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated UCLA Bruins 43–10 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Utah Utes 43, UCLA Bruins 10.

Game summary

Utah Utes dominated UCLA Bruins 43–10 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Devon Dampier (Utah) — 221.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.48 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: NaQuari Rogers — -1.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Mikey Matthews — 2 rec, 12.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Utah (+0.219/play) vs UCLA (-0.138/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Utah Utes12661243
UCLA Bruins063010

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UTAHUtah Utes
UCLAUCLA Bruins

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Utah
    Q1TD
    WPWayshawn Parker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Wayshawn Parker rushes 13 yards for a touchdown

  2. Utah
    Q1TD
    SSSmith Snowden

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-0

    Smith Snowden rushes 8 yards for a touchdown

  3. Utah
    Q2TD
    LBLander Barton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-0

    Devon Dampier pass to Lander Barton for a touchdown (14 yards)

  4. UCLA
    Q2TD
    AWAnthony Woods

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-6

    Nico Iamaleava pass to Anthony Woods for a touchdown (19 yards)

  5. UCLA
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 29
    Score
    18-9

    Field goal good from 46 yards

  6. Utah
    Q3TD
    DDDevon Dampier

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-9

    Devon Dampier rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  7. Utah
    Q4TD
    DBDallen Bentley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-9

    Devon Dampier pass to Dallen Bentley for a touchdown (2 yards)

  8. Utah
    Q4TD
    NRNaQuari Rogers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-9

    NaQuari Rogers rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Devon Dampier (Utah) — 221.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +12.96 EPA
  • Nico Iamaleava (UCLA) — 98.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.49 EPA/play -13.23 EPA

Rushing

  • NaQuari Rogers (Utah) — -1.0 yds · 1 TD -0.27 EPA
  • Devon Dampier (Utah) — 87.0 yds · 1 TD +0.28 EPA
  • Wayshawn Parker (Utah) — 52.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA

Receiving

  • Mikey Matthews (UCLA) — 2 rec · 12.0 yds -0.74 EPA
  • Smith Snowden (Utah) — 6 rec · 51.0 yds +1.09 EPA
  • Dallen Bentley (Utah) — 5 rec · 31.0 yds +0.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Devon DampierUtah2781.5%2212+0.48+12.96
Nico IamaleavaUCLA2740.7%981-0.49-13.23

Team EPA comparison

StatUtahUCLA
Plays8351
EPA / play+0.219-0.138
Total EPA+18.21-7.06
Success rate62.7%33.3%
Pass EPA / play+0.480-0.490
Rush EPA / play+0.094+0.257
Yards435210

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Utah1180+6.94Rush TD
Q1UCLA1037-3.09Ended
Q1Utah1060+4.29Rush TD
Q1UCLA3-14-3.99Punt
Q2Utah549+3.24Pass TD
Q2UCLA1075+6.95Pass TD
Q2Utah848+0.34Punt
Q2UCLA726+0.30Punt
Q2Utah734-0.81Ended
Q3UCLA647+0.68Field goal
Q3Utah2180+4.95Rush TD
Q3UCLA713-2.20Punt
Q4Utah1019-1.09Pass TD
Q4UCLA521-4.38Interception
Q4Utah429+2.40Rush TD
Q4UCLA35-1.33Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Utah Utes · NaQuari Rogers rushes for a loss of 62 yards (1st & 10) (-6.2 EPA)
  2. Q4 · UCLA Bruins · Nico Iamaleava pass intercepted (-4.92 EPA)
  3. Q1 · UCLA Bruins · Nico Iamaleava to Mikey Matthews — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.27 EPA)
  4. Q2 · UCLA Bruins · Nico Iamaleava pass to Anthony Woods for a touchdown (19 yards) (+3.23 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Utah Utes · Devon Dampier rushes 2 yards for a touchdown (+3.22 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Utah Utes · Wayshawn Parker rushes 13 yards for a touchdown (+3.18 EPA)
  7. Q3 · UCLA Bruins · Nico Iamaleava rushes for 7 yards (4th & 2) (+3.13 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Utah Utes · Devon Dampier pass to Smith Snowden for 11 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Utah Utes controlled the final (43–10) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Devon Dampier (Utah) — 221.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: Utah at 0.219 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 UCLA Bruins?

Utah Utes 43, UCLA Bruins 10 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Utah Utes vs UCLA Bruins?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 43–10.

Where can I find the Utah Utes vs UCLA Bruins box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752800.

Who led Utah Utes vs UCLA Bruins in passing?

Devon Dampier (Utah) led passers with 221.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Utah Utes

Now 2-0 W

UCLA Bruins

Now 0-1 L