Colorado Buffaloes vs. UTEP Miners: 2004 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated UTEP Miners 33–28 in Week 1, 2004. Final score: Colorado Buffaloes 33, UTEP Miners 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado Buffaloes	3	9	6	12	33
UTEP Miners	12	6	0	6	28

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Joel Klatt (38) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +17.43 EPA
• Jordan Palmer (2638) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +13.90 EPA

Rushing

• Bobby Purify (38) — 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA
• Howard Jackson (2638) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.28 EPA
• Hugh Charles (38) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA

Receiving

• Johnnie Lee Higgins () (2638) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.51 EPA
• Bobby Purify () (38) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA
• Jayson Boyd () (2638) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joel Klatt	38	32	6.2%	0	2	+0.55	+17.43
Jordan Palmer	2638	33	6.1%	0	2	+0.42	+13.90

Team EPA comparison

Stat	COLO	UTEP
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	38	2	0	+1.36	Ended
Q1	2638	7	0	+2.63	Rush TD
Q1	38	3	0	-2.24	Ended
Q1	2638	8	0	+6.30	Rush TD
Q1	38	10	0	+0.82	Field goal
Q1	2638	3	0	-3.37	Ended
Q2	38	10	0	+0.18	Missed FG
Q2	2638	12	0	+3.62	Pass TD
Q2	38	6	0	-2.43	Field goal
Q2	2638	3	0	-2.95	Ended
Q2	2638	1	0	+1.03	Ended
Q2	38	4	0	+5.26	Rush TD
Q3	2638	2	0	+5.14	Ended
Q3	38	7	0	-0.14	Field goal
Q3	2638	2	0	-1.51	Ended
Q3	38	3	0	-2.25	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Joel Klatt (COL) pass across the middle complete to Joe Klopfenstein (COL) for a 78 yard touchdown. (+5.92 EPA)
2. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Miners fumble by Chris Marrow (UTEP), recovered by Jordon Dizon (COL), returned for no gain. (-5.23 EPA)
3. Q2 · UTEP Miners · Jordan Palmer (UTEP) pass across the middle complete to Jayson Boyd (UTEP) for a 17 yard touchdown. (+4.17 EPA)
4. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Joel Klatt (COL) pass right side complete to Evan Judge (COL) for a 39 yard touchdown. (+4.02 EPA)
5. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · John Torp (COL) rushed left side for 22 yards. (+3.51 EPA)
6. Q3 · UTEP Miners · Jordan Palmer (UTEP) pass across the middle complete to Jayson Boyd (UTEP) for 55 yards. (+3.39 EPA)
7. Q1 · UTEP Miners · Jordan Palmer (UTEP) pass right side complete to Johnnie Lee Higgins (UTEP) for 51 yards. (+3.35 EPA)
8. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · 42 yard field goal by Mason Crosby (COL) is no good. (-3.13 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (33–28) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Joel Klatt (38) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: COLO at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Colorado Buffaloes vs UTEP Miners?

Colorado Buffaloes 33, UTEP Miners 28 in Week 1 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Colorado Buffaloes vs UTEP Miners?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 33–28.

Where can I find the Colorado Buffaloes vs UTEP Miners box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=243642638.

Who led Colorado Buffaloes vs UTEP Miners in passing?

Joel Klatt (38) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Colorado Buffaloes at UTEP Miners in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.