Colorado State Rams vs. Fresno State Bulldogs: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Colorado State Rams defeated Fresno State Bulldogs 40–35 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Colorado State Rams 40, Fresno State Bulldogs 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado State Rams	9	9	0	18	40
Fresno State Bulldogs	12	6	6	6	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Billy Farris (36) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +8.93 EPA
• Tom Brandstater (278) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +8.26 EPA
• T.J. Borcky (36) — 0.0 yds · -0.63 EPA/play -0.63 EPA

Rushing

• Gartrell Johnson (36) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.43 EPA
• Anthony Harding (278) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.17 EPA
• Lonyae Miller (278) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.40 EPA

Receiving

• Gartrell Johnson (36) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.39 EPA
• Zac Pauga (36) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA
• Seyi Ajirotutu. (278) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Billy Farris	36	28	7.1%	0	2	+0.32	+8.93
Tom Brandstater	278	18	5.6%	0	1	+0.46	+8.26
T.J. Borcky	36	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.63	-0.63

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CSU	FRES
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	36	1	0	-0.78	Ended
Q1	278	6	0	-2.18	Punt
Q1	36	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	36	8	0	+0.73	Ended
Q1	278	1	0	+0.77	Rush TD
Q1	278	6	0	+0.40	Ended
Q1	36	1	0	+1.99	Rush TD
Q1	36	3	0	+3.99	Ended
Q1	278	1	0	+0.33	Rush TD
Q1	278	7	0	+2.02	Ended
Q2	36	12	0	+4.20	Pass TD
Q2	278	1	0	+6.22	Rush TD
Q2	278	2	0	+0.66	Ended
Q2	36	9	0	+2.62	Field goal
Q2	278	5	0	-1.92	Punt
Q2	36	2	0	-1.67	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Billy Farris pass complete to Rashaun Greer for 69 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.55 EPA)
2. Q2 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Lonyae Miller rush for 69 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+6.21 EPA)
3. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Gartrell Johnson rush for 77 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.92 EPA)
4. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Billy Farris pass complete to Gartrell Johnson for 57 yards to the FrsSt 13 for a 1ST down. (+5.39 EPA)
5. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Billy Farris pass complete to Kory Sperry for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.59 EPA)
6. Q4 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Tom Brandstater pass intercepted by Tommie Hill at the FrsSt 47, returned for 15 yards to the FrsSt 32. (-4.56 EPA)
7. Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Billy Farris pass intercepted by Sharrod Davis at the FrsSt 11, returned for 26 yards to the FrsSt 37. (-4.37 EPA)
8. Q1 · Colorado State Rams · Gartrell Johnson rush for 57 yards to the FrsSt 18 for a 1ST down. (+3.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Colorado State Rams controlled the final (40–35) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Billy Farris (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 Fresno State Bulldogs?

Colorado State Rams 40, Fresno State Bulldogs 35 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Colorado State Rams vs Fresno State Bulldogs?

Colorado State Rams won with a final score of 40–35.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=283550278.

Who led Colorado State Rams vs Fresno State Bulldogs in passing?

Billy Farris (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 Fresno State Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.