Total Yards
Alabama208
Utah349
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2008)
Game Center
Utah at Alabama
Jan 3, 2009 • Completed • Neutral Site
ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL
Season 2008PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Utah
Big 12
Final Score
31 - 17
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Alabama
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Alabama230
Utah360
Rushing Yards
Alabama31
Utah13
Turnovers
Alabama4
Utah2
Game Conditions
Temperature67°F
Wind8 mph S
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Alabama vs Utah box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Alabama19:18
Utah17:22
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Utah beats Alabama 31-17
Utah finished ahead of Alabama 31-17 on Jan 3, 2009 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Utah finished ahead of Alabama 31-17 on Jan 3, 2009 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2008 season.
Utah built the decisive edge with a 14-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Utah 349; Alabama 208. Another key split was passing yards: Utah 360; Alabama 230.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Utah 349; Alabama 208
Passing yards
Utah 360; Alabama 230
Rushing yards
Utah 13; Alabama 31
Turnovers
Utah 2; Alabama 4
First downs
Utah 22; Alabama 15
Possession time
Utah 17:22; Alabama 19:18
Third downs
Utah 6-14; Alabama 4-13
Completions-attempts
Utah 27-41; Alabama 18-30
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Alabama | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 208 | 349 |
| Passing Yards | 230 | 360 |
| Rushing Yards | 31 | 13 |
| First Downs | 15 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-52 | 10-91 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-30 | 27-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 19:18 | 17:22 |