Total Yards
Wyoming362
BYU312
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BYU at Wyoming
Dec 22, 2016 • Completed • Neutral Site
SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION POINSETTIA BOWL
Season 2016PostseasonWeek 1
Away
BYU
Big 12
Final Score
24 - 21
BW
Home
Wyoming
Mountain West
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Wyoming207
BYU96
Rushing Yards
Wyoming155
BYU216
Turnovers
Wyoming2
BYU2
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature70°F
Wind5 mph S
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
0.04 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Wyoming vs BYU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Wyoming35:12
BYU24:48
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
BYU edges Wyoming 24-21
BYU defeated Wyoming 24-21 in Week 1 of the 2016 postseason slate, finishing with a 312-362 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
BYU set the terms early in a game that finished 24-21. Tanner Mangum run for 3 yds for a TD, (Rhett Almond KICK) came with {'seconds': 38, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving BYU the first major swing.
BYU's box score carried the story: 312 total yards, 216 rushing yards, and 96 passing yards. Wyoming finished with 362 total yards, including 155 on the ground and 207 through the air.
BYU converted 4-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, BYU led 10-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jamaal Williams run for 36 yds for a TD, (Rhett Almond KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Tanner Mangum run for 3 yds for a TD, (Rhett Almond KICK) (BYU led 7-0 over Wyoming).
Field Goal Good
Rhett Almond 27 yd FG GOOD (BYU led 10-0 over Wyoming).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Mangum pass complete to Tanner Balderree for 5 yds for a TD, (Rhett Almond KICK) (BYU led 17-7 over Wyoming).
Rushing Touchdown
Brian Hill run for 4 yds for a TD, (Cooper Rothe KICK) (Wyoming led 7-10 over BYU).
Rushing Touchdown
Jamaal Williams run for 36 yds for a TD, (Rhett Almond KICK) (BYU led 24-7 over Wyoming).
Passing Touchdown
Josh Allen pass complete to Tanner Gentry for 9 yds for a TD, (Cooper Rothe KICK) (Wyoming led 14-24 over BYU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-21
BYU defeated Wyoming.
Total yards
312-362
BYU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
216
BYU averaged 6.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
96
BYU averaged 6.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-10
BYU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-18
Wyoming's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wyoming | BYU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 362 | 312 |
| Passing Yards | 207 | 96 |
| Rushing Yards | 155 | 216 |
| First Downs | 22 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-18 | 4-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-48 | 5-63 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-33 | 8-15 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 35:12 | 24:48 |