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BYU at South Florida
Sep 3, 2022 • Completed
Away
BYU
Big 12

Final Score
50 - 21

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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
0.08 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
BYU pulls away from South Florida 50-21
BYU defeated South Florida 50-21 in Week 1 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 573-279 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
BYU set the terms early in a game that finished 50-21. Gerry Bohanon pass intercepted for a TD Max Tooley return for 33 yds for a TD, (Jake Oldroyd KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving South Florida the first major swing.
BYU's box score carried the story: 573 total yards, 312 rushing yards, and 261 passing yards. South Florida finished with 279 total yards, including 107 on the ground and 172 through the air.
BYU converted 7-13 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, BYU led 38-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jake Oldroyd kickoff for 54 yds , Jimmy Horn Jr. return for 89 yds for a TD, (Spencer Shrader KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Gerry Bohanon pass intercepted for a TD Max Tooley return for 33 yds for a TD, (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (South Florida led 0-21 over BYU).
Rushing Touchdown
Puka Nacua run for 75 yds for a TD, (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 7-0 over South Florida).
Rushing Touchdown
Puka Nacua run for 5 yds for a TD, (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 14-0 over South Florida).
Passing Touchdown
Jaren Hall pass complete to Keanu Hill for 21 yds for a TD, (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 28-0 over South Florida).
Passing Touchdown
Jaren Hall pass complete to Dallin Holker for 13 yds for a TD, (Jake Oldroyd KICK) (BYU led 35-0 over South Florida).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaren Mangham run for 1 yd for a TD, (Spencer Shrader KICK) (South Florida led 7-38 over BYU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
50-21
BYU defeated South Florida.
Total yards
573-279
BYU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
312
BYU averaged 8.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
261
BYU averaged 8.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
BYU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
South Florida's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | South Florida | BYU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 279 | 573 |
| Passing Yards | 172 | 261 |
| Rushing Yards | 107 | 312 |
| First Downs | 12 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-12 | 7-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-5 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-30 | 25-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 25:17 | 34:43 |