Total Yards
Utah296
BYU357
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BYU at Utah
Nov 25, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 13
Away
BYU
Big 12
Final Score
27 - 35
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Utah
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Utah141
BYU204
Rushing Yards
Utah155
BYU153
Turnovers
Utah1
BYU1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature30°F
Wind2 mph NW
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Utah vs BYU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Utah25:42
BYU34:18
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Utah holds off BYU 35-27
Utah defeated BYU 35-27 in Week 13 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 296-357 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Utah set the terms early in a game that finished 35-27. Zach Wilson pass complete to Matt Bushman for 26 yds for a TD (Skyler Southam KICK) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving BYU the first major swing.
Utah's box score carried the story: 296 total yards, 155 rushing yards, and 141 passing yards. BYU finished with 357 total yards, including 153 on the ground and 204 through the air.
Utah converted 4-13 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Utah led 0-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jason Shelley run for 33 yds for a TD (Matt Gay KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Zach Wilson pass complete to Matt Bushman for 26 yds for a TD (Skyler Southam KICK) (BYU led 13-0 over Utah).
Passing Touchdown
Zach Wilson pass complete to Neil Pau'u for 10 yds for a TD (Skyler Southam PAT MISSED) (BYU led 6-0 over Utah).
Rushing Touchdown
Matt Hadley run for 1 yd for a TD (BYU led 20-0 over Utah).
Passing Touchdown
Jason Shelley pass complete to Samson Nacua for 10 yds for a TD (Matt Gay KICK) (Utah led 14-27 over BYU).
Interception Return Touchdown
Zach Wilson pass intercepted for a TD Julian Blackmon return for 27 yds for a TD (Matt Gay KICK) (BYU led 20-7 over Utah).
Rushing Touchdown
Matt Hadley run for 1 yd for a TD (Skyler Southam KICK) (BYU led 27-7 over Utah).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-27
Utah defeated BYU.
Total yards
296-357
Utah held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
155
Utah averaged 4.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
141
Utah averaged 5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
Utah's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-18
BYU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Utah | BYU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 296 | 357 |
| Passing Yards | 141 | 204 |
| Rushing Yards | 155 | 153 |
| First Downs | 18 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 7-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-10 | 3-22 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-28 | 20-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 47 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 25:42 | 34:18 |