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San José State Spartans vs. Colorado State Rams: 2011 Week 5 Recap

Spartans defeat Rams 38–31 in Week 5

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for San José State Spartans vs. Colorado State Rams (Week 5).

San José State Spartans 38 2-3 Winner
Final 38–31
Colorado State Rams 31 3-2
Winner
San José State Spartans
Final score
38–31
Halftime
San José State Spartans 15–18 Colorado State Rams
Top passer
Pete Thomas

Top CFB performers · Spartans

Top CFB performers · Rams

Quick answer

San José State Spartans defeated Colorado State Rams 38–31 in Week 5, 2011. Final score: San José State Spartans 38, Colorado State Rams 31.

Game summary

San José State Spartans beat Colorado State Rams 38–31 in Week 5 of the 2011 season.

  • Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: Pete Thomas (36) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.48 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Brandon Rutley — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Noel Grigsby — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
San José State Spartans966038
Colorado State Rams6129631

Scoring Map

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

SJSUSan José State Spartans
CSUColorado State Rams

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CSU
    Q1TD
    LGLou Greenwood

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Pete Thomas pass complete to Lou Greenwood for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SJSU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 20
    Score
    3-6

    Jens Alvernik 37 yard field goal GOOD.

  3. SJSU
    Q1TD
    BRBrandon Rutley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-6

    Brandon Rutley rush for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CSU
    Q2TD
    LGLou Greenwood

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-12

    Pete Thomas pass complete to Lou Greenwood for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SJSU
    Q2TD
    BRBrandon Rutley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-12

    Brandon Rutley rush for 23 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CSU
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-18

    Raymond Carter rush, fumbled, forced by Tiuke Tuipulotu, recovered by SJSt Josh Harrison at the ColSt 20, lateral to Duke Ihenacho for 20 yards for 3 yards, lateral to Duke Ihenacho for 20 yards, to the ColSt 0 for a TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CSU
    Q3TD
    TCThomas Coffman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-24

    Pete Thomas pass complete to Thomas Coffman for 47 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  8. SJSU
    Q3TD
    RORyan Otten

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-24

    Matt Faulkner pass complete to Ryan Otten for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CSU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 11
    Score
    21-27

    Ben DeLine 28 yard field goal GOOD.

  10. CSU
    Q4TD
    PTPete Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-33

    Pete Thomas rush for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Pete Thomas (36) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +19.85 EPA
  • Matt Faulkner (23) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.08 EPA/play -3.04 EPA

Rushing

  • Brandon Rutley (23) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.24 EPA
  • Chris Nwoke (36) — 0.0 yds -0.29 EPA
  • Derek Good (36) — 0.0 yds -0.81 EPA

Receiving

  • Noel Grigsby (23) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.58 EPA
  • Ryan Otten (23) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.10 EPA
  • Lou Greenwood (36) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +2.71 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Pete Thomas36417.3%03+0.48+19.85
Matt Faulkner23402.5%01-0.08-3.04

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q13610+3.67Pass TD
Q12340-3.05Ended
Q13650+2.36Ended
Q12300Field goal
Q123120+2.00Ended
Q13630-2.49Punt
Q12310+1.56Rush TD
Q12360-1.71Ended
Q23630-0.58Punt
Q22320-1.06Punt
Q23610+4.61Pass TD
Q22320-2.60Fumble
Q23630-0.25Ended
Q22310+2.56Rush TD
Q23630+1.41Interception
Q22380+0.78Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Raymond Carter rush, fumbled, forced by Tiuke Tuipulotu, recovered by SJSt Josh Harrison at the ColSt 20, lateral to Duke Ihenacho for 20 yards for 3 yards, lateral to Duke Ihenacho for 20 yards, to the ColSt 0 for a TOUCHDOWN. (-7.0 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Pete Thomas pass complete to Lou Greenwood for 25 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.61 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Pete Thomas pass complete to Thomas Coffman for 47 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.54 EPA)
  4. Q4 · San José State Spartans · Matt Faulkner sacked by Shaquil Barrett for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled, recovered by ColSt Davis Burl at the SJSt 45. (-4.21 EPA)
  5. Q1 · San José State Spartans · Brandon Rutley rush for 12 yards to the ColSt 12, tackled by Marcus Shaw for a 1ST down. (-4.12 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Derek Good rush for no gain to the SJSt 18, tackled by Cedric Lousi. (-3.96 EPA)
  7. Q3 · San José State Spartans · Matt Faulkner pass intercepted by Momo Thomas at the SJSt 45, returned for a loss of 2 yards to the SJSt 47 out-of-bounds. (-3.7 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Colorado State Rams · Pete Thomas pass complete to Lou Greenwood for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • San José State Spartans controlled the final (38–31) in Week 5.
  • Passing edge: Pete Thomas (36) — yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: SJSU 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 San José State Spartans vs Colorado State Rams?

San José State Spartans 38, Colorado State Rams 31 in Week 5 of the 2011 college football season.

Who won San José State Spartans vs Colorado State Rams?

San José State Spartans won with a final score of 38–31.

Where can I find the San José State Spartans vs Colorado State Rams box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=312740036.

Who led San José State Spartans vs Colorado State Rams in passing?

Pete Thomas (36) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

San José State Spartans

Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W

Colorado State Rams

Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L