Colorado Buffaloes 28–45 Michigan Wolverines: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2016

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Colorado Buffaloes 45–28 in Week 3, 2016. Final score: Colorado Buffaloes 28, Michigan Wolverines 45.

Game summary

Michigan Wolverines rolled past Colorado Buffaloes 45–28 in Week 3 of the 2016 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Wilton Speight (130) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.37 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Phillip Lindsay — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Jake Butt — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado Buffaloes	18	0	6	6	28
Michigan Wolverines	6	15	12	0	45

Scoring Map

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

COLOColorado Buffaloes

+3OPP 33

MICHMichigan Wolverines

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

COLO
Q1TD
DRDevin Ross
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Devin Ross for 6 yds for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK)
COLO
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
TEAM punt blocked by Michael Jocz blocked by Michael Jocz Grant Perry return for 6 yds for a TD, (Kenny Allen KICK)
MICH
Q1TD
WSWilton Speight
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Wilton Speight sacked by Chidobe Awuzie for a loss of 10 yards Wilton Speight fumbled, recovered by Colo Derek McCartney , return for 18 yds for TD (Diego Gonzalez KICK)
COLO
Q1TD
DRDevin Ross
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Devin Ross for 37 yds for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK)
MICH
Q2TD
ADAmara Darboh
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Wilton Speight pass complete to Amara Darboh for 45 yds for a TD, (Kenny Allen KICK)
MICH
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
18-15
Kenny Allen 39 yd FG GOOD
MICH
Q2TD
JCJehu Chesson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Jehu Chesson run for 17 yds for a TD, (Kenny Allen KICK)
MICH
Q3TD
TITy Isaac
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
Ty Isaac run for 1 yd for a TD, (Kenny Allen KICK)
MICH
Q3TD
DSDe'Veon Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-33
De'Veon Smith run for 42 yds for a TD, (Kenny Allen KICK)
COLO
Q3TD
SFShay Fields
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-33
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Shay Fields for 70 yds for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK)
COLO
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-33
Alex Kinney punt for 36 yds , Jabrill Peppers returns for 54 yds for a TD, (Kenny Allen KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Wilton Speight (130) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +8.18 EPA
Sefo Liufau (38) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +7.54 EPA
Jay MacIntyre (38) — 0.0 yds · +0.18 EPA/play +0.18 EPA

Rushing

Phillip Lindsay (38) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
De'Veon Smith (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.41 EPA
Ty Isaac (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.30 EPA

Receiving

Jake Butt (130) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.13 EPA
Devin Ross (38) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.81 EPA
Shay Fields (38) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Wilton Speight	130	22	72.7%	2	+0.37	+8.18
Sefo Liufau	38	21	76.2%	3	+0.36	+7.54
Jay MacIntyre	38	1	100.0%	0	+0.18	+0.18
Jordan Gehrke	38	1	100.0%	0	-1.23	-1.23
Steven Montez	38	6	0.0%	0	-1.45	-8.70

Team EPA comparison

Stat	COLO	MICH
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	EPA	Result
Q1	38	3	+2.83	Ended
Q1	130	5	+1.15	Punt
Q1	38	10	+3.24	Touchdown
Q1	38	5	-1.80	Ended
Q1	130	4	-3.38	Touchdown
Q1	130	2	-1.04	Ended
Q1	38	1	+3.89	Pass TD
Q1	38	2	-1.16	Ended
Q1	130	4	-1.84	Punt
Q2	38	1	-0.01	Ended
Q2	130	1	+5.58	Pass TD
Q2	38	2	-0.21	Punt
Q2	130	0	—	Field goal
Q2	130	5	-0.64	Ended
Q2	38	2	+0.88	Punt
Q2	130	4	+0.08	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · TEAM punt blocked by Michael Jocz blocked by Michael Jocz Grant Perry return for 6 yds for a TD, (Kenny Allen KICK) (-6.83 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Wilton Speight pass complete to Amara Darboh for 45 yds for a TD, (Kenny Allen KICK) (+5.58 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · Wilton Speight pass complete to Grant Perry for 54 yds to the Colo 7 for a 1ST down (+5.31 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Wilton Speight sacked by Chidobe Awuzie for a loss of 10 yards Wilton Speight fumbled, recovered by Colo Derek McCartney , return for 18 yds for TD (Diego Gonzalez KICK) (-5.0 EPA)
Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Sefo Liufau pass complete to Shay Fields for 70 yds for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK) (+5.0 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan Wolverines · De'Veon Smith run for 42 yds for a TD, (Kenny Allen KICK) (+4.05 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Sefo Liufau pass complete to Devin Ross for 37 yds for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK) (+3.89 EPA)
Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Alex Kinney punt for 36 yds , Jabrill Peppers returns for 54 yds for a TD, (Kenny Allen KICK) (-3.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (45–28) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Wilton Speight (130) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: COLO at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Colorado Buffaloes vs Michigan Wolverines?

Colorado Buffaloes 28, Michigan Wolverines 45 in Week 3 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Colorado Buffaloes vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 28–45.

Where can I find the Colorado Buffaloes vs Michigan Wolverines box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869111.

Who led Colorado Buffaloes vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Wilton Speight (130) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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