Colorado State Rams vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated Colorado State Rams 44–7 in Week 1, 2016. Final score: Colorado State Rams 7, Colorado Buffaloes 44.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado State Rams	0	0	0	6	7
Colorado Buffaloes	18	9	6	6	44

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sefo Liufau (38) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +12.74 EPA
• Faton Bauta (36) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +1.55 EPA
• Nick Stevens (36) — 0.0 yds · -1.02 EPA/play -19.32 EPA

Rushing

• Phillip Lindsay (38) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.09 EPA
• Dalyn Dawkins (36) — 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA
• Sefo Liufau (38) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Receiving

• Devin Ross (38) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.65 EPA
• Michael Gallup (36) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Bryce Bobo (38) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sefo Liufau	38	32	71.9%	0	1	+0.40	+12.74
Faton Bauta	36	9	66.7%	0	1	+0.17	+1.55
Nick Stevens	36	19	31.6%	0	0	-1.02	-19.32

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CSU	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	1	0	-0.47	Ended
Q1	36	2	0	-4.02	Fumble
Q1	38	3	0	+3.48	Rush TD
Q1	36	3	0	-2.13	Punt
Q1	38	5	0	-2.74	Fumble
Q1	36	3	0	-2.10	Punt
Q1	38	1	0	+1.92	Pass TD
Q1	38	5	0	+3.18	Ended
Q1	36	3	0	-2.18	Punt
Q1	38	1	0	+1.04	Rush TD
Q1	38	10	0	+4.11	Ended
Q1	36	3	0	-2.20	Punt
Q2	36	7	0	-3.29	Ended
Q2	38	5	0	+5.57	Rush TD
Q2	36	7	0	-1.78	Interception
Q2	38	6	0	-1.28	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Faton Bauta pass complete to Marcus Wilson for 5 yds for a TD, (Wyatt Bryan KICK) (+5.17 EPA)
2. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Sefo Liufau pass complete to Bryce Bobo for 46 yds to the ColSt 1 for a 1ST down (+4.45 EPA)
3. Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Phillip Lindsay run for 13 yds to the ColSt 30 Phillip Lindsay fumbled, recovered by ColSt Jake Schlager (-4.1 EPA)
4. Q1 · Colorado State Rams · Nick Stevens sacked by Jimmie Gilbert for a loss of 16 yards to the ColSt 13 Nick Stevens fumbled, forced by Jimmie Gilbert, recovered by Colo Kenneth Olugbode , return for 0 yards (-3.57 EPA)
5. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Beau Bisharat run for a loss of 1 yard to the ColSt 35 (-3.48 EPA)
6. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Tavis Guerra kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback (-3.43 EPA)
7. Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Sefo Liufau pass complete to Shay Fields for 60 yds to the ColSt 1 for a 1ST down (+3.38 EPA)
8. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Nick Stevens sacked by Kenneth Olugbode for a loss of 8 yards to the ColSt 45 (-3.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (44–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Sefo Liufau (38) — 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 7, Colorado Buffaloes 44 in Week 1 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Colorado State Rams vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 7–44.

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=400869093.

Who led Colorado State Rams vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Sefo Liufau (38) 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.