FantasyHQ · CFB Game Recap

CFB · Week 4 · 10 min read

West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2008 Week 4 Recap

Buffaloes defeat Mountaineers 17–14 in Week 4

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Colorado Buffaloes (Week 4).

West Virginia Mountaineers 14 2-2
Final 14–17
Colorado Buffaloes 17 3-0 Winner
Winner
Colorado Buffaloes
Final score
14–17
Halftime
West Virginia Mountaineers 6–12 Colorado Buffaloes
Top passer
Bradley Starks

Top CFB performers · Mountaineers

Top CFB performers · Buffaloes

Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 17–14 in Week 4, 2008. Final score: West Virginia Mountaineers 14, Colorado Buffaloes 17.

Game summary

Colorado Buffaloes edged West Virginia Mountaineers 17–14 in Week 4 of the 2008 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 5 plays.
  • Passing leader: Bradley Starks (277) — 0.0 pass yds, -0.56 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Rodney Stewart — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Josh Smith — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
West Virginia Mountaineers6060014
Colorado Buffaloes12000317

Scoring Map

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

WVUWest Virginia Mountaineers
COLOColorado Buffaloes

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WVU
    Q1TD
    PWPat White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Pat White rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. COLO
    Q1TD
    PDPatrick Devenny

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Cody Hawkins pass complete to Patrick Devenny for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  3. COLO
    Q1TD
    JSJosh Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Cody Hawkins pass complete to Josh Smith for 38 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  4. WVU
    Q3TD
    PWPat White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Pat White rush for 39 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  5. COLO
    OTFG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 8
    Score
    12-15

    Aric Goodman 25 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Bradley Starks (277) — 0.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -0.56 EPA
  • Cody Hawkins (38) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.18 EPA/play -5.86 EPA
  • Pat White (277) — 0.0 yds · -0.99 EPA/play -13.93 EPA

Rushing

  • Rodney Stewart (38) — 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
  • Noel Devine (277) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA
  • Pat White (277) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.23 EPA

Receiving

  • Josh Smith (38) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.37 EPA
  • Scotty McKnight (38) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA
  • Rodney Stewart (38) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Bradley Starks27710.0%00-0.56-0.56
Cody Hawkins38326.2%02-0.18-5.86
Pat White277140.0%00-0.99-13.93

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q13810+0.38Ended
Q13810+0.19Ended
Q127750+0.42Ended
Q13880-2.48Ended
Q127710+3.02Rush TD
Q127710-0.63Ended
Q127740-2.49Fumble
Q13850+2.10Pass TD
Q127720+1.44Ended
Q13810+2.77Pass TD
Q13890-1.19Ended
Q227710-0.02Ended
Q23830-0.17Ended
Q227740-0.72Punt
Q238110-1.01Fumble
Q227740-1.02Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. OT · West Virginia Mountaineers · Pat McAfee 23 yard field goal MISSED. (-7.3 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Cody Hawkins sacked by John Holmes for a loss of 8 yards, fumbled, recovered by WVirg at the WVirg 25. (-5.43 EPA)
  3. Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Pat White pass complete to Bradley Starks for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, forced by Brandon Nicolas, recovered by Colo Maurice Lucas at the WVirg 28. (-5.26 EPA)
  4. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Pat White rush for no gain to the Colo 18. (-4.95 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Rodney Stewart rush for 3 yards to the Colo 16. (-4.36 EPA)
  6. Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Pat White rush for 44 yards to the Colo 9 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+3.99 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Cody Hawkins pass complete to Josh Smith for 23 yards to the Colo 39 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+3.58 EPA)
  8. Q3 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Pat White rush for 39 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (17–14) in Week 4.
  • Passing edge: Bradley Starks (277) — yds.
  • EPA edge: WVU 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 West Virginia Mountaineers vs Colorado Buffaloes?

West Virginia Mountaineers 14, Colorado Buffaloes 17 in Week 4 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 14–17.

Where can I find the West Virginia Mountaineers vs Colorado Buffaloes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282620038.

Who led West Virginia Mountaineers vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Bradley Starks (277) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for West Virginia Mountaineers at Colorado Buffaloes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

West Virginia Mountaineers

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Colorado Buffaloes

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W