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Colorado Buffaloes vs. Washington State Cougars: 2004 Week 3 Recap

Buffaloes defeat Cougars 20–12 in Week 3

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Colorado Buffaloes vs. Washington State Cougars (Week 3).

Colorado Buffaloes 20 3-0 Winner
Final 20–12
Washington State Cougars 12 1-1
Winner
Colorado Buffaloes
Final score
20–12
Halftime
Colorado Buffaloes 3–3 Washington State Cougars
Top passer
Alex Brink

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Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated Washington State Cougars 20–12 in Week 3, 2004. Final score: Colorado Buffaloes 20, Washington State Cougars 12.

Game summary

Colorado Buffaloes beat Washington State Cougars 20–12 in Week 3 of the 2004 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Alex Brink (265) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.14 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Bobby Purify — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Jason Hill () — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Colorado Buffaloes300320
Washington State Cougars0391212

Scoring Map

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

COLOColorado Buffaloes
WSUWashington State Cougars

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. COLO
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 35
    Score
    3-0

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

  2. WSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 27
    Score
    3-3

    44 yard field goal by Loren Langley (WSU) is good.

  3. WSU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 18
    Score
    3-6

    35 yard field goal by Loren Langley (WSU) is good.

  4. WSU
    Q3TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-12

    Cougars punt blocked, recovered by Lawrence Vickers (COL), advanced for a touchdown.

  5. COLO
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 24
    Score
    6-12

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

  6. WSU
    Q4TD
    JHJason Hill ()

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-18

    Alex Brink (WSU) pass left side complete to Jason Hill (WSU) for a 61 yard touchdown.

  7. WSU
    Q4TD
    ABAlex Brink

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-24

    Alex Brink (WSU) pass left side intercepted by Joe Sanders (COL). Returned for a 51 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Alex Brink (265) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +3.18 EPA
  • Chris Jordan (265) — 0.0 yds · -0.85 EPA/play -0.85 EPA
  • Josh Swogger (265) — 0.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -4.57 EPA

Rushing

  • Bobby Purify (38) — 0.0 yds -0.39 EPA
  • Chris Bruhn (265) — 0.0 yds -0.58 EPA
  • Alex Brink (265) — 0.0 yds -0.73 EPA

Receiving

  • Jason Hill () (265) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.42 EPA
  • Trandon Harvey () (265) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.43 EPA
  • Evan Judge () (38) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Alex Brink265224.5%01+0.14+3.18
Chris Jordan26510.0%00-0.85-0.85
Josh Swogger265160.0%00-0.29-4.57
Joel Klatt38200.0%00-0.43-8.64

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q126530+0.50Ended
Q13870-0.80Field goal
Q126520-2.39Ended
Q126510-0.63Ended
Q13810-0.35Ended
Q126510-1.92Missed FG
Q126530-0.02Ended
Q13850-2.12Ended
Q126560-2.36Missed FG
Q23810-0.20Ended
Q226510-0.52Missed FG
Q23840+1.06Ended
Q226510-1.60Fumble
Q23810-0.57Ended
Q23810-0.60Fumble
Q226550-1.42Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Cougars fumble by Alex Brink (WSU), recovered by Jordon Dizon (COL), returned for no gain. (-10.19 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Alex Brink (WSU) pass left side intercepted by Joe Sanders (COL). Returned for a 51 yard touchdown. (-9.05 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Buffaloes fumble by Bobby Purify (COL), recovered by Alex Teems (WSU), returned for no gain. (-7.95 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Alex Brink (WSU) pass left side complete to Jason Hill (WSU) for a 61 yard touchdown. (+6.72 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Washington State Cougars · 26 yard field goal by Wright Bryan (WSU) is no good. (-5.37 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Washington State Cougars · Cougars punt blocked, recovered by Lawrence Vickers (COL), advanced for a touchdown. (-4.93 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Alex Brink (WSU) pass across the middle complete to Jason Hill (WSU) for 39 yards. (+4.81 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Alex Brink (WSU) rushed up the middle for 4 yards. (-4.77 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (20–12) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Alex Brink (265) — yds, 1 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 Washington State Cougars?

Colorado Buffaloes 20, Washington State Cougars 12 in Week 3 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Colorado Buffaloes vs Washington State Cougars?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 20–12.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242550265.

Who led Colorado Buffaloes vs Washington State Cougars in passing?

Alex Brink (265) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Colorado Buffaloes

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

Washington State Cougars

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L