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Colorado State Rams vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2009 Week 1 Recap

Rams defeat Buffaloes 23–17 in Week 1

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

Colorado State Rams 23 1-0 Winner
Final 23–17
Colorado Buffaloes 17 0-1
Winner
Colorado State Rams
Final score
23–17
Top passer
Grant Stucker

Top CFB performers · Rams

Top CFB performers · Buffaloes

Quick answer

Colorado State Rams defeated Colorado Buffaloes 23–17 in Week 1, 2009. Final score: Colorado State Rams 23, Colorado Buffaloes 17.

Game summary

Colorado State Rams edged Colorado Buffaloes 23–17 in Week 1 of the 2009 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Grant Stucker (36.0) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.19 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Leonard Mason — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Riar Geer — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Colorado State Rams000023
Colorado Buffaloes000017

Scoring Map

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

CSUColorado State Rams
COLOColorado Buffaloes

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. 36.0
    Q1TD
    JMJohn Mosure

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Grant Stucker pass complete to John Mosure for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. 36.0
    Q1TD
    JMJohn Mosure

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    John Mosure rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

  3. 36.0
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 28
    Score
    0-0

    Ben DeLine 45 yard field goal GOOD.

  4. 38.0
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 38
    Score
    0-0

    Aric Goodman 55 yard field goal GOOD.

  5. 36.0
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 11
    Score
    0-0

    Ben DeLine 28 yard field goal GOOD.

  6. 38.0
    Q3TD
    BLBrian Lockridge

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Brian Lockridge rush for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  7. 38.0
    Q4TD
    SMScotty McKnight

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Cody Hawkins pass complete to Scotty McKnight for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  8. 36.0
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 1
    Score
    0-0

    Ben DeLine 18 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Grant Stucker (36.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +3.25 EPA
  • Cody Hawkins (38.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.14 EPA/play -5.33 EPA

Rushing

  • Leonard Mason (36.0) — 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA
  • John Mosure (36.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.29 EPA
  • Demetrius Sumler (38.0) — 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Receiving

  • Riar Geer (38.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.13 EPA
  • John Mosure (36.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.14 EPA
  • Ryan Deehan (38.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.74 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Grant Stucker36.0175.9%01+0.19+3.25
Cody Hawkins38.0392.6%01-0.14-5.33

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q138.020-0.97Ended
Q136.010+2.79Pass TD
Q136.090+1.18Ended
Q138.050+0.26Interception
Q136.030-2.74Punt
Q138.030-2.03Punt
Q136.010+0.54Rush TD
Q136.050+2.49Ended
Q238.010-0.04Ended
Q236.000Field goal
Q236.060-1.23Ended
Q238.000Field goal
Q238.070-2.46Ended
Q236.020-0.65Interception
Q238.010-1.04Ended
Q236.020+0.62Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · 36.0 · Grant Stucker pass complete to Dion Morton for 57 yards to the Colo 10 for a 1ST down. (+5.09 EPA)
  2. Q4 · 36.0 · Team rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Colo 10. (-5.07 EPA)
  3. Q3 · 36.0 · Grant Stucker pass intercepted by Jeff Smart at the Colo 17, returned for 6 yards to the Colo 23. (-3.81 EPA)
  4. Q3 · 36.0 · Grant Stucker rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Colo 36. (-3.61 EPA)
  5. Q2 · 38.0 · Matthew DiLallo punt for 52 yards, returned by Gerard Thomas for 7 yards to the ColSt 9. (-3.57 EPA)
  6. Q4 · 38.0 · Cody Hawkins pass complete to Riar Geer for 20 yards to the Colo 45 for a 1ST down. (+3.47 EPA)
  7. Q4 · 38.0 · Cody Hawkins pass complete to Rodney Stewart for 7 yards to the Colo 40, COLORADO penalty 15 yard Personal Foul accepted. (-3.47 EPA)
  8. Q3 · 38.0 · Demetrius Sumler rush for no gain to the Colo 44. (-3.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Colorado State Rams controlled the final (23–17) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Grant Stucker (36.0) — yds, 1 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 Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado State Rams 23, Colorado Buffaloes 17 in Week 1 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Colorado State Rams vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado State Rams won with a final score of 23–17.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292490038.

Who led Colorado State Rams vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Grant Stucker (36.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Colorado State Rams

Now 1-0 W

Colorado Buffaloes

Now 0-1 L