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Colorado State Rams vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2004 Week 2 Recap

Buffaloes defeat Rams 27–24 in Week 2

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Colorado State Rams vs. Colorado Buffaloes (Week 2).

Colorado State Rams 24 0-1
Final 24–27
Colorado Buffaloes 27 2-0 Winner
Winner
Colorado Buffaloes
Final score
24–27
Halftime
Colorado State Rams 21–0 Colorado Buffaloes
Top passer
Justin Holland

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Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated Colorado State Rams 27–24 in Week 2, 2004. Final score: Colorado State Rams 24, Colorado Buffaloes 27.

Game summary

Colorado Buffaloes edged Colorado State Rams 27–24 in Week 2 of the 2004 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Justin Holland (36) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.66 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Bobby Purify — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: David Anderson () — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Colorado State Rams0661524
Colorado Buffaloes1230327

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

CSUColorado State Rams
COLOColorado Buffaloes

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. COLO
    Q1TD
    JKJoel Klatt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Joel Klatt (COL) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.

  2. COLO
    Q1TD
    BPBobby Purify

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Bobby Purify (COL) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.

  3. CSU
    Q2TD
    MBMatt Bartz ()

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Justin Holland (CSU) pass right side complete to Matt Bartz (CSU) for a 1 yard touchdown.

  4. COLO
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 14
    Score
    6-15

    31 yard field goal by Mason Crosby (COL) is good.

  5. CSU
    Q3TD
    MHMarcus Houston

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-15

    Marcus Houston (CSU) rushed left side for a 1 yard touchdown.

  6. CSU
    Q4TD
    JWJohnny Walker ()

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-15

    Justin Holland (CSU) pass left side complete to Johnny Walker (CSU) for a 31 yard touchdown.

  7. CSU
    Q4TD
    JHJustin Holland

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-15

    Justin Holland (CSU) pass across the middle intercepted by Brian Iwuh (COL). Returned for a 37 yard touchdown.

  8. COLO
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 38
    Score
    24-18

    55 yard field goal by Mason Crosby (COL) is good.

  9. CSU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 10
    Score
    27-18

    27 yard field goal by Jeff Babcock (CSU) is good.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Justin Holland (36) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.66 EPA/play +24.57 EPA
  • Joel Klatt (38) — 0.0 yds · +0.23 EPA/play +4.21 EPA

Rushing

  • Bobby Purify (38) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.35 EPA
  • Marcus Houston (36) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.35 EPA
  • Daniel Jolly (38) — 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA

Receiving

  • David Anderson () (36) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.83 EPA
  • Johnny Walker () (36) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.96 EPA
  • Dustin Osborne () (36) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.78 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Justin Holland36375.4%02+0.66+24.57
Joel Klatt38180.0%00+0.23+4.21

Team EPA comparison

StatCSUCOLO
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q13830+0.37Ended
Q13630-2.41Ended
Q138120+3.57Rush TD
Q13620-1.30Ended
Q13610-0.20Ended
Q138100+6.62Rush TD
Q23690+5.76Pass TD
Q23860+0.10Field goal
Q23630-1.42Ended
Q23840-0.93Ended
Q23640-0.86Ended
Q23850+0.98Interception
Q33680+0.07Ended
Q33890+3.02Missed FG
Q336210+6.32Rush TD
Q43830-1.95Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Justin Holland (CSU) pass across the middle intercepted by Brian Iwuh (COL). Returned for a 37 yard touchdown. (-7.95 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Tristian Walker (CSU) rushed left side for -2 yards. (-5.42 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Justin Holland (CSU) pass across the middle complete to David Anderson (CSU) for 20 yards. (+3.43 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Justin Holland (CSU) pass left side complete to Johnny Walker (CSU) for a 31 yard touchdown. (+3.37 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Justin Holland (CSU) pass left side complete to Damon Morton (CSU) for 50 yards. (+3.27 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Joel Klatt (COL) pass across the middle complete to Evan Judge (COL) for 20 yards. (+3.09 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Joel Klatt (COL) pass right side intercepted by Miles Kochevar (CSU). Returned for no gain. (-2.77 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Justin Holland (CSU) pass left side complete to David Anderson (CSU) for 11 yards. (+2.72 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (27–24) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Justin Holland (36) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: CSU 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 State Rams vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado State Rams 24, Colorado Buffaloes 27 in Week 2 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Colorado State Rams vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 24–27.

Where can I find the Colorado State Rams vs Colorado Buffaloes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242480038.

Who led Colorado State Rams vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Justin Holland (36) 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 State Rams at Colorado Buffaloes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Colorado State Rams

Now 0-1 L

Colorado Buffaloes

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W