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Southern Utah at BYU
Nov 12, 2016 • Completed
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Southern Utah
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Final Score
7 - 37

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Game Conditions
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Game Story
BYU pulls away from Southern Utah 37-7
BYU defeated Southern Utah 37-7 in Week 11 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 596-165 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
BYU set the terms early in a game that finished 37-7. Taysom Hill pass complete to Nick Kurtz for 31 yds for a TD, (Rhett Almond KICK) came with {'seconds': 27, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving BYU the first major swing.
BYU's box score carried the story: 596 total yards, 155 rushing yards, and 441 passing yards. Southern Utah finished with 165 total yards, including 21 on the ground and 144 through the air.
BYU converted 8-16 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-1, BYU led 31-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Taysom Hill pass complete to Nick Kurtz for 31 yds for a TD, (Rhett Almond KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Taysom Hill pass complete to Nick Kurtz for 31 yds for a TD, (Rhett Almond KICK) (BYU led 14-0 over Southern Utah).
Rushing Touchdown
Taysom Hill run for 16 yds for a TD, (Rhett Almond KICK) (BYU led 7-0 over Southern Utah).
Passing Touchdown
Taysom Hill pass complete to Colby Pearson for 21 yds for a TD, (Rhett Almond KICK) (BYU led 24-0 over Southern Utah).
Rushing Touchdown
Kj Hall run for 2 yds for a TD, (Rhett Almond KICK) (BYU led 31-7 over Southern Utah).
Field Goal Good
Rhett Almond 28 yd FG GOOD (BYU led 17-0 over Southern Utah).
Passing Touchdown
Patrick Tyler pass complete to Logan Parker for 17 yds for a TD, (Keita Calhoun KICK) (Southern Utah led 7-24 over BYU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
37-7
BYU defeated Southern Utah.
Total yards
596-165
BYU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
155
BYU averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
441
BYU averaged 10.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
BYU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-14
Southern Utah's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | BYU | Southern Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 596 | 165 |
| Passing Yards | 441 | 144 |
| Rushing Yards | 155 | 21 |
| First Downs | 33 | 7 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-16 | 3-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-65 | 2-20 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 33-42 | 19-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 18 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 39:54 | 20:06 |