Total Yards
BYU431
Massachusetts328
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
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Massachusetts at BYU
Nov 19, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 12
Away
Massachusetts
Mid-American
Final Score
9 - 51
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Passing Yards
BYU184
Massachusetts288
Rushing Yards
BYU247
Massachusetts40
Turnovers
BYU1
Massachusetts4
Game Conditions
Temperature55°F
Wind9 mph SE
Humidity
24%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
BYU vs Massachusetts box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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BYU35:18
Massachusetts24:42
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
BYU routs Massachusetts 51-9
BYU defeated Massachusetts 51-9 in Week 12 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 431-328 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
BYU set the terms early in a game that finished 51-9. Andrew Ford pass complete to Bernard Davis for 70 yds for a TD, (Mike Caggiano PAT MISSED) came with {'seconds': 27, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Massachusetts the first major swing.
BYU's box score carried the story: 431 total yards, 247 rushing yards, and 184 passing yards. Massachusetts finished with 328 total yards, including 40 on the ground and 288 through the air.
BYU converted 10-18 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, BYU led 14-9 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Rhett Almond 34 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Andrew Ford pass complete to Bernard Davis for 70 yds for a TD, (Mike Caggiano PAT MISSED) (Massachusetts led 6-0 over BYU).
Field Goal Good
Logan Laurent 44 yd FG GOOD (Massachusetts led 9-7 over BYU).
Rushing Touchdown
KJ Hall run for 11 yds for a TD, (Rhett Almond KICK) (BYU led 7-6 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Harvey Langi run for 5 yds for a TD, (Rhett Almond KICK) (BYU led 14-9 over Massachusetts).
Field Goal Good
Rhett Almond 33 yd FG GOOD (BYU led 17-9 over Massachusetts).
Interception Return Touchdown
Andrew Ford pass intercepted for a TD Francis Bernard return for 39 yds for a TD, (Rhett Almond KICK) (Massachusetts led 9-34 over BYU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
51-9
BYU defeated Massachusetts.
Total yards
431-328
BYU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
247
BYU averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
184
BYU averaged 5.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-18
BYU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-11
Massachusetts's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | BYU | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 431 | 328 |
| Passing Yards | 184 | 288 |
| Rushing Yards | 247 | 40 |
| First Downs | 27 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-18 | 3-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-64 | 9-94 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-34 | 27-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 49 | 20 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 15 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 35:18 | 24:42 |