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Montana State Bobcats vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Bobcats defeat Buffaloes 19–10 in Week 1

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Montana State Bobcats vs. Colorado Buffaloes (Week 1).

Montana State Bobcats 19 1-0 Winner
Final 19–10
Colorado Buffaloes 10 0-1
Winner
Montana State Bobcats
Final score
19–10
Halftime
Montana State Bobcats 6–9 Colorado Buffaloes
Top passer
Cory Carpenter

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Quick answer

Montana State Bobcats defeated Colorado Buffaloes 19–10 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: Montana State Bobcats 19, Colorado Buffaloes 10.

Game summary

Montana State Bobcats beat Colorado Buffaloes 19–10 in Week 1 of the 2006 season.

  • Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Cory Carpenter (147) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.09 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Evin Groves — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Michael Jefferson — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Montana State Bobcats336619
Colorado Buffaloes360010

Scoring Map

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

MTSTMontana State Bobcats
COLOColorado Buffaloes

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MTST
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 18
    Score
    3-0

    Kyle Begger 35 yard field goal GOOD.

  2. COLO
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 6
    Score
    3-3

    Mason Crosby 23 yard field goal GOOD.

  3. COLO
    Q2TD
    JCJames Cox

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-9

    James Cox rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

  4. MTST
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 27
    Score
    6-9

    Jeff Hastings 44 yard field goal GOOD.

  5. MTST
    Q3TD
    MJMichael Jefferson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-9

    Cory Carpenter pass complete to Michael Jefferson for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  6. MTST
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 24
    Score
    15-9

    Jeff Hastings 41 yard field goal GOOD.

  7. MTST
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 2
    Score
    18-9

    Jeff Hastings 19 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Cory Carpenter (147) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +3.14 EPA
  • Jack Rolovich (147) — 0.0 yds · -0.35 EPA/play -1.39 EPA
  • #10 (147) — 0.0 yds · -1.97 EPA/play -1.97 EPA

Rushing

  • Evin Groves (147) — 0.0 yds -0.54 EPA
  • Mell Holliday (38) — 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
  • Cory Carpenter (147) — 0.0 yds -1.45 EPA

Receiving

  • Michael Jefferson (147) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.76 EPA
  • Evin Groves (147) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.64 EPA
  • Deon Toliver. (147) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.91 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Cory Carpenter147342.9%01+0.09+3.14
Jack Rolovich14740.0%00-0.35-1.39
#1014710.0%00-1.97-1.97
James Cox38200.0%00-0.46-9.20

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q114730+1.22Ended
Q13860-1.72Punt
Q1147100-2.16Field goal
Q13860-1.12Field goal
Q114760-4.68Punt
Q23840-1.16Punt
Q214730-1.98Punt
Q23830-1.96Punt
Q214760-1.37Punt
Q238130+2.25Rush TD
Q214790-0.79Field goal
Q33820-0.55Punt
Q314760-1.08Punt
Q33820-1.74Punt
Q314770+4.81Pass TD
Q33820-1.69Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Eric Fisher kickoff for 64 yards returned by Stephone Robinson for 26 yards to the Colo 27, fumbled at the Colo 27, forced by Brian Williams, recovered by MntSt. (-4.61 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Cory Carpenter pass complete to Evin Groves for no gain to the Colo 1. (-4.23 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Montana State Bobcats · Cory Carpenter pass complete to Tyler Bolton for 22 yards to the MntSt 34 for a 1ST down, tackled by Ryan Walters. (+3.59 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Evin Groves rush for no gain to the Colo 1. (-3.42 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Cory Carpenter pass complete to Tyler Bolton for 14 yards to the Colo 1 for a 1ST down. (+2.86 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Montana State Bobcats · Cory Carpenter pass incomplete to Michael Jefferson. (-2.83 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · James Cox pass complete to Patrick Williams for 42 yards to the MntSt 16 for a 1ST down. (+2.74 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Montana State Bobcats · Cory Carpenter rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MntSt 18. (-2.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Montana State Bobcats controlled the final (19–10) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Cory Carpenter (147) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: MTST 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 Montana State Bobcats vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Montana State Bobcats 19, Colorado Buffaloes 10 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Montana State Bobcats vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Montana State Bobcats won with a final score of 19–10.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262450038.

Who led Montana State Bobcats vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Cory Carpenter (147) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Montana State Bobcats

Now 1-0 W

Colorado Buffaloes

Now 0-1 L