Total Yards
Utah337
Michigan355
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Michigan at Utah
Sep 4, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 1
Away
Michigan
Big Ten
Final Score
17 - 24
MU
Home
Utah
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Utah210
Michigan279
Rushing Yards
Utah127
Michigan76
Turnovers
Utah1
Michigan3
Game Conditions
Temperature89°F
Wind17 mph S
Humidity
12%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Utah vs Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Utah29:19
Michigan30:41
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Utah holds off Michigan 24-17
Utah defeated Michigan 24-17 in Week 1 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 337-355 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Utah set the terms early in a game that finished 24-17. Andy Phillips 30 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 30, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Utah the first major swing.
Utah's box score carried the story: 337 total yards, 127 rushing yards, and 210 passing yards. Michigan finished with 355 total yards, including 76 on the ground and 279 through the air.
Utah converted 3-13 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Utah led 10-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Andy Phillips 30 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Andy Phillips 30 yd FG GOOD (Utah led 3-0 over Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Devontae Booker run for 1 yd for a TD, (Andy Phillips KICK) (Utah led 10-3 over Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Kenny Allen 29 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 3-3 over Utah).
Rushing Touchdown
Travis Wilson run for 14 yds for a TD, (Andy Phillips KICK) (Utah led 17-3 over Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Jake Rudock pass complete to Jake Butt for 19 yds for a TD, (Kenny Allen KICK) (Michigan led 10-17 over Utah).
Interception Return Touchdown
Jake Rudock pass intercepted for a TD Justin Thomas return for 55 yds for a TD, (Andy Phillips KICK) (Michigan led 10-24 over Utah).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-17
Utah defeated Michigan.
Total yards
337-355
Utah held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
127
Utah averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
210
Utah averaged 6.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-13
Utah's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Utah | Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 337 | 355 |
| Passing Yards | 210 | 279 |
| Rushing Yards | 127 | 76 |
| First Downs | 20 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-13 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-55 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-33 | 27-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 29:19 | 30:41 |