Total Yards
Utah197
BYU386
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BYU at Utah
Dec 19, 2015 • Completed • Neutral Site
ROYAL PURPLE LAS VEGAS BOWL
Season 2015PostseasonWeek 1
Away
BYU
Big 12
Final Score
28 - 35
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Utah
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Utah71
BYU315
Rushing Yards
Utah126
BYU71
Turnovers
Utah0
BYU5
Game Conditions
Temperature54°F
Wind0 mph SE
Humidity
30%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Utah vs BYU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Utah33:08
BYU26:52
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Utah holds off BYU 35-28
Utah defeated BYU 35-28 in Week 1 of the 2015 postseason slate, finishing with a 197-386 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Utah set the terms early in a game that finished 35-28. Joe Williams run for 1 yd for a TD, (Andy Phillips KICK) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Utah the first major swing.
Utah's box score carried the story: 197 total yards, 126 rushing yards, and 71 passing yards. BYU finished with 386 total yards, including 71 on the ground and 315 through the air.
Utah converted 5-15 on third down, went 2-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-5, Utah led 35-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Travis Wilson run for 20 yds for a TD, (Andy Phillips KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Joe Williams run for 1 yd for a TD, (Andy Phillips KICK) (Utah led 7-0 over BYU).
Interception Return Touchdown
Tanner Mangum pass intercepted for a TD Tevin Carter return for 28 yds for a TD, (Andy Phillips KICK) (BYU led 0-14 over Utah).
Rushing Touchdown
Travis Wilson run for 20 yds for a TD, (Andy Phillips KICK) (Utah led 35-0 over BYU).
Interception Return Touchdown
Tanner Mangum pass intercepted for a TD Dominique Hatfield return for 46 yds for a TD, (Andy Phillips KICK) (BYU led 0-28 over Utah).
Rushing Touchdown
Joe Williams run for 1 yd for a TD, (Andy Phillips KICK) (Utah led 21-0 over BYU).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Mangum pass complete to Remington Peck for 3 yds for a TD, (Trevor Samson KICK) (BYU led 7-35 over Utah).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-28
Utah defeated BYU.
Total yards
197-386
Utah held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
126
Utah averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
71
Utah averaged 4.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-15
Utah's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-17
BYU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-5
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Utah | BYU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 197 | 386 |
| Passing Yards | 71 | 315 |
| Rushing Yards | 126 | 71 |
| First Downs | 14 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 8-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-4 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-76 | 6-54 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 5 |
| Completions / Attempts | 9-16 | 25-56 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 33:08 | 26:52 |