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Colorado State Rams vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2017 Week 3 Recap

Tide defeat Rams 41–23 in Week 3

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Colorado State Rams vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (Week 3).

Colorado State Rams 23 2-3
Final 23–41
Alabama Crimson Tide 41 5-0 Winner
Winner
Alabama Crimson Tide
Final score
23–41
Halftime
Colorado State Rams 9–21 Alabama Crimson Tide
Top passer
Jalen Hurts

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Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Colorado State Rams 41–23 in Week 3, 2017. Final score: Colorado State Rams 23, Alabama Crimson Tide 41.

Game summary

Alabama Crimson Tide rolled past Colorado State Rams 41–23 in Week 3 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
  • Passing leader: Jalen Hurts (333) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.75 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Izzy Matthews — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Michael Gallup — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Colorado State Rams0901223
Alabama Crimson Tide15612341

Scoring Map

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

CSUColorado State Rams
ALAAlabama Crimson Tide

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ALA
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Andy Pappanastos 46 yd FG GOOD

  2. ALA
    Q1TD
    CRCalvin Ridley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-9

    Jalen Hurts pass complete to Calvin Ridley for 78 yds for a TD, (Andy Pappanastos KICK)

  3. ALA
    Q1TD
    JHJalen Hurts

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-15

    Jalen Hurts 27 Yd Run (Andy Pappanastos Kick)

  4. ALA
    Q2TD
    RFRobert Foster

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-21

    Jalen Hurts pass complete to Robert Foster for 52 yds for a TD, (Andy Pappanastos KICK)

  5. CSU
    Q2TD
    WJWarren Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-21

    Nick Stevens pass complete to Warren Jackson for 4 yds for a TD ALABAMA Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Anthony Averett) declined, (Wyatt Bryan KICK)

  6. CSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-21

    Wyatt Bryan 27 yd FG GOOD

  7. ALA
    Q3TD
    DHDamien Harris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-27

    Damien Harris run for 5 yds for a TD, (Andy Pappanastos KICK)

  8. ALA
    Q3TD
    BSBo Scarbrough

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-33

    Bo Scarbrough run for 9 yds for a TD, (Andy Pappanastos KICK)

  9. CSU
    Q4TD
    WJWarren Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-33

    Nick Stevens pass complete to Warren Jackson for 3 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )

  10. CSU
    Q4TD
    NSNick Stevens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-33

    Nick Stevens run for 5 yds for a TD, (Wyatt Bryan KICK)

  11. ALA
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    21-36

    Andy Pappanastos 43 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Jalen Hurts (333) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.75 EPA/play +12.78 EPA
  • Nick Stevens (36) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.00 EPA/play -0.02 EPA
  • Tua Tagovailoa (333) — 0.0 yds · -0.96 EPA/play -3.82 EPA

Rushing

  • Izzy Matthews (36) — 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA
  • Bo Scarbrough (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.16 EPA
  • Jalen Hurts (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.42 EPA

Receiving

  • Michael Gallup (36) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.67 EPA
  • Calvin Ridley (333) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.29 EPA
  • Olabisi Johnson (36) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -1.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Jalen Hurts3331770.6%02+0.75+12.78
Nick Stevens363756.8%02-0.00-0.02
Tua Tagovailoa333425.0%00-0.96-3.82

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q13610-1.47Ended
Q133360-2.69Missed FG
Q13640-4.75Ended
Q133300Field goal
Q133360-0.90Ended
Q13630-2.46Punt
Q133310+4.62Pass TD
Q133330+0.46Ended
Q13630-1.85Punt
Q133310+2.25Rush TD
Q133350+2.76Ended
Q23620-1.28Ended
Q233310+6.04Pass TD
Q233340-0.19Ended
Q23610+2.55Pass TD
Q236100+5.54Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Hurts pass complete to Robert Foster for 52 yds for a TD, (Andy Pappanastos KICK) (+6.04 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Nick Stevens run for 5 yds for a TD, (Wyatt Bryan KICK) (+5.29 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Nick Stevens pass intercepted Hootie Jones return for 65 yds to the ColSt 11 (-5.12 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Hurts pass complete to Calvin Ridley for 78 yds for a TD, (Andy Pappanastos KICK) (+4.62 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Nick Stevens pass intercepted Ronnie Harrison return for no gain to the Alab 12 (-4.6 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Bo Scarbrough run for a loss of 1 yard to the ColSt 21 (-3.83 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Nick Stevens pass complete to Michael Gallup for 39 yds to the Alab 45 for a 1ST down (+3.35 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Dalyn Dawkins run for 29 yds to the Alab 49 for a 1ST down (+3.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (41–23) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Jalen Hurts (333) — yds, 2 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 Alabama Crimson Tide?

Colorado State Rams 23, Alabama Crimson Tide 41 in Week 3 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Colorado State Rams vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 23–41.

Where can I find the Colorado State Rams vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400933854.

Who led Colorado State Rams vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Jalen Hurts (333) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Colorado State Rams

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

Alabama Crimson Tide

Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W