Utah Utes vs. BYU Cougars: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Utah Utes 24–21 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Utah Utes 21, BYU Cougars 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah Utes	0	6	0	12	21
BYU Cougars	0	9	0	12	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Devon Dampier (Utah) — 251.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +3.02 EPA
• Parker Kingston (BYU) — 0.0 yds · -0.41 EPA/play -0.40 EPA
• Bear Bachmeier (BYU) — 169.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.16 EPA/play -4.17 EPA

Rushing

• LJ Martin (BYU) — 122.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Devon Dampier (Utah) — 81.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• Daniel Bray (Utah) — 121.0 yds · 1 TD +0.57 EPA

Receiving

• Ryan Davis (Utah) — 7 rec · 66.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Chase Roberts (BYU) — 2 rec · 43.0 yds -0.76 EPA
• Dallen Bentley (Utah) — 3 rec · 85.0 yds +0.60 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Devon Dampier	Utah	38	50.0%	251	2	+0.08	+3.02
Parker Kingston	BYU	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.41	-0.40
Bear Bachmeier	BYU	26	50.0%	169	1	-0.16	-4.17

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Utah	BYU
Plays	72	67
EPA / play	+0.064	+0.014
Total EPA	+4.63	+0.94
Success rate	41.7%	41.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.080	-0.169
Rush EPA / play	+0.047	+0.138
Yards	494	378

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	BYU	5	17	-2.24	Punt
Q1	Utah	12	84	+1.52	Ended
Q1	BYU	8	59	+1.06	Ended
Q1	Utah	2	12	-0.88	Punt
Q1	BYU	6	76	+5.50	Pass TD
Q2	Utah	10	61	-0.99	Ended
Q2	BYU	3	2	-2.40	Punt
Q2	Utah	9	90	+7.60	Pass TD
Q2	BYU	12	34	-2.32	Field goal
Q2	Utah	1	15	0.00	Ended
Q3	Utah	3	2	-3.05	Punt
Q3	BYU	3	3	-2.99	Punt
Q3	Utah	9	66	-0.43	Ended
Q3	BYU	10	47	-0.17	Punt
Q3	Utah	9	87	+5.40	Rush TD
Q4	BYU	5	68	+6.05	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Utah Utes · Fumble (+6.08 EPA)
2. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Bear Bachmeier rushes 22 yards for a touchdown (+4.48 EPA)
3. Q4 · Utah Utes · Devon Dampier pass intercepted (-4.1 EPA)
4. Q4 · Utah Utes · Daniel Bray rushes 49 yards for a touchdown (+3.9 EPA)
5. Q1 · Utah Utes · Devon Dampier pass to Ryan Davis for 22 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.31 EPA)
6. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Bear Bachmeier pass to Preston Rex for 32 yards (2nd & 9) (+3.24 EPA)
7. Q2 · Utah Utes · Devon Dampier pass to Ryan Davis for a touchdown (11 yards) (+3.14 EPA)
8. Q2 · Utah Utes · Devon Dampier to Tobias Merriweather — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.8 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (24–21) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Devon Dampier (Utah) — 251.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Utah at 0.064 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 BYU Cougars?

Utah Utes 21, BYU Cougars 24 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Utah Utes vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 21–24.

Where can I find the Utah Utes vs BYU Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756924.

Who led Utah Utes vs BYU Cougars in passing?

Devon Dampier (Utah) led passers with 251.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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