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Colorado Buffaloes vs. Stanford Cardinal: 2016 Week 8 Recap

Buffaloes defeat Cardinal 10–5 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Colorado Buffaloes vs. Stanford Cardinal (Week 8).

Colorado Buffaloes 10 6-3 Winner
Final 10–5
Stanford Cardinal 5 5-3
Winner
Colorado Buffaloes
Final score
10–5
Halftime
Colorado Buffaloes 6–3 Stanford Cardinal
Top passer
Sefo Liufau

Top CFB performers · Buffaloes

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Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated Stanford Cardinal 10–5 in Week 8, 2016. Final score: Colorado Buffaloes 10, Stanford Cardinal 5.

Game summary

Colorado Buffaloes edged Stanford Cardinal 10–5 in Week 8 of the 2016 season.

  • Scoring: 1 touchdown, 2 field goals across 4 plays.
  • Passing leader: Sefo Liufau (38) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, -0.15 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Christian McCaffrey — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Trenton Irwin — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Colorado Buffaloes060510
Stanford Cardinal30005

Scoring Map

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

COLOColorado Buffaloes
STANStanford Cardinal

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Scoring timeline

4 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. STAN
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Conrad Ukropina 26 yd FG GOOD

  2. COLO
    Q2TD
    SFShay Fields

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-3

    Sefo Liufau pass complete to Shay Fields for 15 yds for a TD, (Chris Graham KICK)

  3. COLO
    Q4Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    Own EZ
    Score
    8-3

    Solomon Thomas Safety

  4. COLO
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    11-3

    Chris Graham 22 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Sefo Liufau (38) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.15 EPA/play -4.23 EPA
  • Ryan Burns (24) — 0.0 yds · -0.26 EPA/play -7.88 EPA

Rushing

  • Christian McCaffrey (24) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA
  • Kyle Evans (38) — 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
  • Sefo Liufau (38) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

  • Trenton Irwin (24) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA
  • Devin Ross (38) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.22 EPA
  • Michael Rector (24) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Sefo Liufau382842.9%01-0.15-4.23
Ryan Burns243053.3%00-0.26-7.88

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q12420-0.86Field goal
Q13830-2.51Punt
Q124130+1.83Ended
Q13880-1.78Punt
Q12430-3.53Punt
Q23810-0.45Ended
Q22440+0.07Interception
Q23840-1.14Missed FG
Q22450+0.09Punt
Q238100+4.88Pass TD
Q22430-2.08Punt
Q23890+2.18Missed FG
Q32430-2.62Punt
Q338100+2.21Ended
Q32470-2.51Ended
Q32430-0.39Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · TEAM run for a loss of 3 yards to the Colo 6 TEAM fumbled, recovered by Colo Kenneth Olugbode (-6.43 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Ryan Burns pass intercepted George Frazier return for 30 yds to the Stanf 20 (-3.77 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Sefo Liufau pass complete to Shay Fields for 15 yds for a TD, (Chris Graham KICK) (+3.66 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Ryan Burns pass complete to Trenton Irwin for 16 yds to the Colo 30 for a 1ST down COLORADO Penalty, H (15 Yards) declined for a 1ST down (+3.4 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Alex Kinney 31 yd FG MISSED (-3.33 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Chris Graham 28 yd FG MISSED (-3.28 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Stanford Cardinal · Ryan Burns pass complete to Trenton Irwin for 14 yds to the Colo 49 for a 1ST down (+3.0 EPA)
  8. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Chris Graham 42 yd FG MISSED (-2.8 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (10–5) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Sefo Liufau (38) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: COLO 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 Buffaloes vs Stanford Cardinal?

Colorado Buffaloes 10, Stanford Cardinal 5 in Week 8 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Colorado Buffaloes vs Stanford Cardinal?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 10–5.

Where can I find the Colorado Buffaloes vs Stanford Cardinal box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869143.

Who led Colorado Buffaloes vs Stanford Cardinal 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 Buffaloes at Stanford Cardinal in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Colorado Buffaloes

Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W

Stanford Cardinal

Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L