Total Yards
Massachusetts285
BYU388
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BYU at Massachusetts
Nov 10, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 11
Away
BYU
Big 12
Final Score
35 - 16
BM
Home
Massachusetts
Mid-American
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Massachusetts183
BYU167
Rushing Yards
Massachusetts102
BYU221
Turnovers
Massachusetts0
BYU1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature47°F
Wind15 mph W
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
0.01 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Massachusetts vs BYU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Massachusetts32:32
BYU23:08
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
BYU beats Massachusetts 35-16
BYU defeated Massachusetts 35-16 in Week 11 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 388-285 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
BYU set the terms early in a game that finished 35-16. Cooper Garcia 20 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Massachusetts the first major swing.
BYU's box score carried the story: 388 total yards, 221 rushing yards, and 167 passing yards. Massachusetts finished with 285 total yards, including 102 on the ground and 183 through the air.
BYU converted 6-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, BYU led 14-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Zach Wilson pass complete to Talon Shumway for 15 yds for a TD (Skyler Southam KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Cooper Garcia 20 yd FG GOOD (Massachusetts led 3-0 over BYU).
Passing Touchdown
Zach Wilson pass complete to Talon Shumway for 4 yds for a TD (Skyler Southam KICK) (BYU led 7-10 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Marquis Young run for 2 yds for a TD (Cooper Garcia KICK) (Massachusetts led 10-0 over BYU).
Passing Touchdown
Zach Wilson pass complete to Talon Shumway for 15 yds for a TD (Skyler Southam KICK) (BYU led 14-10 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Matt Hadley run for 2 yds for a TD (Skyler Southam KICK) (BYU led 21-10 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Aleva Hifo run for 3 yds for a TD (Skyler Southam KICK) (BYU led 28-10 over Massachusetts).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-16
BYU defeated Massachusetts.
Total yards
388-285
BYU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
221
BYU averaged 5.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
167
BYU averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-12
BYU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Massachusetts's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Massachusetts | BYU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 285 | 388 |
| Passing Yards | 183 | 167 |
| Rushing Yards | 102 | 221 |
| First Downs | 15 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 6-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-10 | 2-20 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-33 | 14-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 32:32 | 23:08 |