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Iowa State Cyclones vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2004 Week 8 Recap

Buffaloes defeat Cyclones 19–14 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Iowa State Cyclones vs. Colorado Buffaloes (Week 8).

Iowa State Cyclones 14 3-4
Final 14–19
Colorado Buffaloes 19 5-2 Winner
Winner
Colorado Buffaloes
Final score
14–19
Halftime
Iowa State Cyclones 0–21 Colorado Buffaloes
Top passer
Bret Meyer

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Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated Iowa State Cyclones 19–14 in Week 8, 2004. Final score: Iowa State Cyclones 14, Colorado Buffaloes 19.

Game summary

Colorado Buffaloes edged Iowa State Cyclones 19–14 in Week 8 of the 2004 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Bret Meyer (66) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.46 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Stevie Hicks — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Todd Bly — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Iowa State Cyclones000614
Colorado Buffaloes9120319

Scoring Map

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

ISUIowa State Cyclones
COLOColorado Buffaloes

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. COLO
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 12
    Score
    0-3

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

  2. COLO
    Q1TD
    JWJesse Wallace ()

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-9

    James Cox (COL) pass right side complete to Jesse Wallace (COL) for a 3 yard touchdown.

  3. COLO
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 37
    Score
    0-12

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

  4. COLO
    Q2TD
    JCJames Cox

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    James Cox (COL) pass left side intercepted by Ellis Hobbs III (ISU). Returned for a 31 yard touchdown.

  5. COLO
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 43
    Score
    0-21

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

  6. ISU
    Q4TD
    TBTodd Bly

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-21

    Bret Meyer (ISU) pass left side complete to Todd Blythe (ISU) for a 44 yard touchdown.

  7. COLO
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 17
    Score
    6-24

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

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Bret Meyer (66) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +12.42 EPA
  • Joel Klatt (38) — 0.0 yds · +0.32 EPA/play +4.09 EPA
  • James Cox (38) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.42 EPA/play -6.31 EPA

Rushing

  • Stevie Hicks (66) — 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA
  • Bobby Purify (38) — 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA
  • Bret Meyer (66) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA

Receiving

  • Todd Bly (66) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.33 EPA
  • Ron Monteilh () (38) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.76 EPA
  • Lawrence Vickers () (38) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Bret Meyer66273.7%01+0.46+12.42
Joel Klatt38130.0%00+0.32+4.09
James Cox38156.7%01-0.42-6.31

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q166100-0.39Ended
Q13860+0.83Field goal
Q16620-1.94Ended
Q16610-0.47Ended
Q13820+1.72Pass TD
Q138110-0.90Field goal
Q23840-8.36Touchdown
Q26650-0.11Ended
Q23830-0.90Ended
Q26630-0.93Ended
Q23870+0.36Field goal
Q26690+4.46Missed FG
Q23820-1.11Ended
Q33820+1.01Ended
Q36690+3.83Missed FG
Q33820-0.57Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Iowa State Cyclones · 24 yard field goal by Brian Jansen (ISU) is no good. (-8.12 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · James Cox (COL) pass left side intercepted by Ellis Hobbs III (ISU). Returned for a 31 yard touchdown. (-7.5 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Iowa State Cyclones · Bret Meyer (ISU) pass left side complete to Todd Blythe (ISU) for a 44 yard touchdown. (+6.01 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Iowa State Cyclones · Cyclones fumble by Todd Miller (ISU), recovered by Lawrence Vickers (COL), returned for no gain. (-5.45 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Joel Klatt (COL) pass across the middle intercepted by Tim Dobbins (ISU). Returned for 27 yards. (-4.99 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Bret Meyer (ISU) pass right side complete to Todd Blythe (ISU) for 36 yards. (+4.95 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Joel Klatt (COL) pass across the middle intercepted by Ellis Hobbs III (ISU). Returned for no gain. (-4.56 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Iowa State Cyclones · Stevie Hicks (ISU) rushed up the middle for no gain; turnover on downs. (-4.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (19–14) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Bret Meyer (66) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: ISU 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 Iowa State Cyclones vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Iowa State Cyclones 14, Colorado Buffaloes 19 in Week 8 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Iowa State Cyclones vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 14–19.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242900038.

Who led Iowa State Cyclones vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Bret Meyer (66) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Iowa State Cyclones

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

Colorado Buffaloes

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W