Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2007 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Colorado Buffaloes 30–24 in Week 1, 2007. Final score: Alabama Crimson Tide 30, Colorado Buffaloes 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Alabama Crimson Tide	18	6	0	3	30
Colorado Buffaloes	0	12	3	6	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cody Hawkins (38) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.62 EPA/play +22.35 EPA
• John Parker Wilson (333) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +8.67 EPA
• Team (38) — 0.0 yds · -0.64 EPA/play -0.64 EPA

Rushing

• Glen Coffee (333) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Hugh Charles (38) — 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Roy Upchurch (333) — 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Receiving

• Tyson DeVree (38) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.00 EPA
• DJ Hall (333) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.72 EPA
• Matt Caddell (333) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cody Hawkins	38	36	8.3%	0	3	+0.62	+22.35
John Parker Wilson	333	29	10.3%	0	3	+0.30	+8.67
Team	38	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.64	-0.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	ALA	COLO
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	-0.37	Ended
Q1	333	1	0	+2.45	Pass TD
Q1	333	4	0	+0.97	Ended
Q1	38	3	0	-3.63	Punt
Q1	333	1	0	+3.01	Pass TD
Q1	333	5	0	+0.94	Ended
Q1	38	5	0	-4.52	Ended
Q1	333	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	333	3	0	-1.71	Ended
Q1	333	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	333	7	0	-1.91	Ended
Q2	38	1	0	+4.67	Pass TD
Q2	38	5	0	+0.64	Ended
Q2	333	6	0	-0.91	Punt
Q2	38	1	0	+2.47	Pass TD
Q2	38	7	0	+1.55	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Cody Hawkins pass intercepted by Rolando McClain at the Colo 32, returned for 17 yards to the Colo 15. (-5.38 EPA)
2. Q3 · Alabama Crimson Tide · John Parker Wilson pass complete to Matt Caddell for 10 yards, fumbled at the Colo 47, recovered by Cha'pelle Brown at the Alab 48. (-4.8 EPA)
3. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Cody Hawkins pass complete to Dusty Sprague for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.67 EPA)
4. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Cody Hawkins pass intercepted by Darren Mustin at the Colo 22, returned for no gain to the Colo 22. (-4.38 EPA)
5. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · John Parker Wilson sacked by Team at the 50 yard line for a loss of 1 yard, Alabama penalty 0 yard intentional grounding on John Parker Wilson accepted. (+3.62 EPA)
6. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · John Parker Wilson pass intercepted by Ryan Walters at the Colo 22, returned for 35 yards to the Alab 43. (-3.61 EPA)
7. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Cody Hawkins pass complete to Brian Lockridge for 22 yards to the Alab 30 for a 1ST down. (+3.54 EPA)
8. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · John Parker Wilson pass complete to Nikita Stover for 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.51 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (30–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Cody Hawkins (38) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: ALA 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 Alabama Crimson Tide vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Alabama Crimson Tide 30, Colorado Buffaloes 24 in Week 1 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won Alabama Crimson Tide vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 30–24.

Where can I find the Alabama Crimson Tide vs Colorado Buffaloes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=273640038.

Who led Alabama Crimson Tide vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Cody Hawkins (38) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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