Colorado State Rams vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated Colorado State Rams 17–3 in Week 1, 2017. Final score: Colorado State Rams 3, Colorado Buffaloes 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado State Rams	0	3	0	0	3
Colorado Buffaloes	9	6	0	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Steven Montez (38) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -1.99 EPA
• Nick Stevens (36) — 0.0 yds · -0.12 EPA/play -5.56 EPA

Rushing

• Phillip Lindsay (38) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.08 EPA
• Dalyn Dawkins (36) — 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA
• Izzy Matthews (36) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Bryce Bobo (38) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Michael Gallup (36) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.53 EPA
• Olabisi Johnson (36) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Steven Montez	38	33	63.6%	0	1	-0.06	-1.99
Nick Stevens	36	45	51.1%	0	0	-0.12	-5.56

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	+0.11	Field goal
Q1	36	4	0	-1.81	Punt
Q1	38	8	0	+3.30	Rush TD
Q1	36	6	0	-1.34	Punt
Q1	38	5	0	+2.21	Ended
Q1	36	5	0	+0.88	Punt
Q1	38	3	0	-3.24	Punt
Q1	36	16	0	+0.10	Punt
Q2	38	3	0	-1.88	Punt
Q2	36	4	0	-4.99	Field goal
Q2	38	6	0	-1.50	Pass TD
Q2	36	9	0	+2.17	Ended
Q2	38	10	0	+1.69	Ended
Q3	36	6	0	+0.49	Punt
Q3	38	6	0	+1.77	Punt
Q3	36	8	0	+0.40	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Nick Stevens pass intercepted, touchback. Trey Udoffia return for no gain (-5.35 EPA)
2. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass intercepted Kevin Nutt Jr. return for no gain to the Colo 47 (-4.68 EPA)
3. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass intercepted, touchback. Kevin Nutt Jr. return for no gain (-3.94 EPA)
4. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Nick Stevens pass incomplete to Olabisi Johnson (-3.7 EPA)
5. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Nick Stevens pass complete to Warren Jackson for 38 yds Warren Jackson fumbled, forced by Trey Udoffia, recovered by Colo Afolabi Laguda , return for 11 yds to the Colo 39 (-3.48 EPA)
6. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to Jay MacIntyre for 28 yds to the Colo 44 for a 1ST down (+3.33 EPA)
7. Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Phillip Lindsay run for 45 yds for a TD, (Chris Graham KICK) (+3.21 EPA)
8. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Nick Stevens pass complete to Michael Gallup for 19 yds to the ColSt 44 for a 1ST down COLORADO Penalty, offside defense ( Yards) declined for a 1ST down (+3.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (17–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Steven Montez (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 3, Colorado Buffaloes 17 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Colorado State Rams vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 3–17.

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=400935249.

Who led Colorado State Rams vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Steven Montez (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.