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BYU at Massachusetts
Nov 23, 2019 • Completed
Away
BYU
Big 12

Final Score
56 - 24

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Massachusetts
Mid-American
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
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Box Score Comparison
Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
BYU pulls away from Massachusetts 56-24
BYU defeated Massachusetts 56-24 in Week 13 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 628-292 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
BYU set the terms early in a game that finished 56-24. Zach Wilson pass complete to Tyler Allgeier for 57 yds for a TD (Jake Oldroyd KICK) came with {'seconds': 1, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving BYU the first major swing.
BYU's box score carried the story: 628 total yards, 320 rushing yards, and 308 passing yards. Massachusetts finished with 292 total yards, including 146 on the ground and 146 through the air.
BYU converted 5-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, BYU led 49-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Zach Wilson pass complete to Tyler Allgeier for 57 yds for a TD (Jake Oldroyd KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Zach Wilson pass complete to Tyler Allgeier for 57 yds for a TD (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 7-0 over Massachusetts).
Passing Touchdown
Zach Wilson pass complete to Lopini Katoa for 14 yds for a TD (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 27-0 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Aleva Hifo run for 5 yds for a TD (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 49-0 over Massachusetts).
Passing Touchdown
Zach Wilson pass complete to Gunner Romney for 18 yds for a TD (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 42-0 over Massachusetts).
Passing Touchdown
Zach Wilson pass complete to Talon Shumway for 48 yds for a TD MASSACHUSETTS Penalty, personal foul (Josh Wallace) to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down Skyler Southam kickoff for 50 yds for a... (BYU led 21-0 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Lopini Katoa run for 3 yds for a TD (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 14-0 over Massachusetts).
Stat Callouts
Final score
56-24
BYU defeated Massachusetts.
Total yards
628-292
BYU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
320
BYU averaged 8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
308
BYU averaged 11 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-11
BYU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Massachusetts's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Massachusetts | BYU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 292 | 628 |
| Passing Yards | 146 | 308 |
| Rushing Yards | 146 | 320 |
| First Downs | 16 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-17 | 5-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-55 | 3-40 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-30 | 21-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 26:39 | 28:25 |