Total Yards
BYU394
UAB412
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UAB at BYU
Dec 18, 2021 • Completed • Neutral Site
Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl
Season 2021PostseasonWeek 1
Away
UAB
American Athletic
Final Score
31 - 28
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BYU
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
BYU195
UAB189
Rushing Yards
BYU199
UAB223
Turnovers
BYU1
UAB1
Game Conditions
ConditionFog
Temperature57°F
Wind16 mph N
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
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BYU24:33
UAB35:27
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
UAB edges BYU 31-28
UAB defeated BYU 31-28 in Week 1 of the 2021 postseason slate, finishing with a 412-394 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
UAB set the terms early in a game that finished 31-28. Dylan Hopkins pass complete to Gerrit Prince for 10 yds for a TD, (Matt Quinn KICK) came with {'seconds': 26, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving UAB the first major swing.
UAB's box score carried the story: 412 total yards, 223 rushing yards, and 189 passing yards. BYU finished with 394 total yards, including 199 on the ground and 195 through the air.
UAB converted 9-14 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, UAB led 21-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was DeWayne McBride run for 64 yds for a TD, (Matt Quinn KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Dylan Hopkins pass complete to Gerrit Prince for 10 yds for a TD, (Matt Quinn KICK) (UAB led 7-0 over BYU).
Rushing Touchdown
DeWayne McBride run for 64 yds for a TD, (Matt Quinn KICK) (UAB led 14-0 over BYU).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyler Allgeier run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 7-14 over UAB).
Rushing Touchdown
Samson Nacua run for 2 yds for a TD, (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 14-14 over UAB).
Passing Touchdown
Dylan Hopkins pass complete to Gerrit Prince for 23 yds for a TD, (Matt Quinn KICK) (UAB led 21-14 over BYU).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyler Allgeier run for 62 yds for a TD, (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 21-21 over UAB).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-28
UAB defeated BYU.
Total yards
412-394
UAB held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
223
UAB averaged 5.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
189
UAB averaged 8.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-14
UAB's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-12
BYU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | BYU | UAB |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 394 | 412 |
| Passing Yards | 195 | 189 |
| Rushing Yards | 199 | 223 |
| First Downs | 17 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 9-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-5 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-10 | 3-17 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-23 | 19-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 24:33 | 35:27 |