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BYU at Boise State
Nov 4, 2018 • Completed
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BYU
Big 12

Final Score
16 - 21

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Rushing Yards
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Game Conditions
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Boise State holds off BYU 21-16
Boise State defeated BYU 21-16 in Week 10 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 327-390 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Boise State set the terms early in a game that finished 21-16. Brett Rypien pass complete to A.J. Richardson for 7 yds for a TD, (Haden Hoggarth KICK) came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 0} left in the first quarter, giving Boise State the first major swing.
Boise State's box score carried the story: 327 total yards, 113 rushing yards, and 214 passing yards. BYU finished with 390 total yards, including 98 on the ground and 292 through the air.
Boise State converted 8-14 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Boise State led 14-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brett Rypien pass complete to A.J. Richardson for 7 yds for a TD, (Haden Hoggarth KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Brett Rypien pass complete to A.J. Richardson for 7 yds for a TD, (Haden Hoggarth KICK) (Boise State led 14-0 over BYU).
Rushing Touchdown
Alexander Mattison run for 1 yd for a TD, (Haden Hoggarth KICK) (Boise State led 7-0 over BYU).
Field Goal Good
Skyler Southam 26 yd FG GOOD (BYU led 3-14 over Boise State).
Field Goal Good
Skyler Southam 43 yd FG GOOD (BYU led 6-14 over Boise State).
Rushing Touchdown
Zach Wilson run for 4 yds for a TD (Skyler Southam KICK) (BYU led 13-14 over Boise State).
Rushing Touchdown
Alexander Mattison run for 3 yds for a TD (Haden Hoggarth KICK) (Boise State led 21-13 over BYU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-16
Boise State defeated BYU.
Total yards
327-390
Boise State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
113
Boise State averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
214
Boise State averaged 6.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-14
Boise State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
BYU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Boise State | BYU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 327 | 390 |
| Passing Yards | 214 | 292 |
| Rushing Yards | 113 | 98 |
| First Downs | 20 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-14 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-81 | 8-58 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-35 | 19-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 32:29 | 27:24 |