Northern Colorado Bears vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2017 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated Northern Colorado Bears 41–21 in Week 3, 2017. Final score: Northern Colorado Bears 21, Colorado Buffaloes 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Colorado Bears	6	6	6	0	21
Colorado Buffaloes	12	12	3	9	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Steven Montez (38) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +12.48 EPA
• Jacob Knipp (2458) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +3.90 EPA
• Conor Regan (2458) — 0.0 yds · -0.66 EPA/play -1.99 EPA

Rushing

• Phillip Lindsay (38) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.03 EPA
• Trae Riek (2458) — 0.0 yds -0.15 EPA
• Steven Montez (38) — 0.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Hakeem Deggs (2458) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA
• Devin Ross (38) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.14 EPA
• Shay Fields (38) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Steven Montez	38	42	69.0%	0	4	+0.30	+12.48
Jacob Knipp	2458	31	61.3%	0	3	+0.13	+3.90
Conor Regan	2458	3	33.3%	0	0	-0.66	-1.99

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNCO	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	2458	4	0	+0.53	Ended
Q1	38	9	0	-3.20	Rush TD
Q1	2458	3	0	-1.64	Punt
Q1	38	1	0	+2.20	Pass TD
Q1	2458	4	0	-2.02	Pass TD
Q1	38	5	0	+4.50	Ended
Q1	2458	5	0	+0.20	Ended
Q1	38	3	0	-1.70	Punt
Q2	2458	3	0	+4.82	Pass TD
Q2	38	5	0	-2.65	Interception
Q2	2458	5	0	+1.01	Ended
Q2	38	1	0	+2.86	Pass TD
Q2	38	6	0	+5.49	Pass TD
Q2	2458	4	0	-0.76	Punt
Q2	38	6	0	+0.52	Ended
Q2	2458	5	0	-3.47	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Knipp pass complete to Alex Wesley for 52 yds for a TD, (Collin Root KICK) (+5.49 EPA)
2. Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · Keifer Glau punt for 37 yds , Team returns for no gain to the NoCol 48 Team fumbled, recovered by NoCol James Riddle (+4.84 EPA)
3. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Michael Adkins II run for a loss of 1 yard to the NoCol 20 Michael Adkins II fumbled, forced by Sherand Boyd Jr., recovered by NoCol Willie Fairman (-4.65 EPA)
4. Q1 · Northern Colorado Bears · Team run for a loss of 26 yards to the NoCol 5 Team fumbled, recovered by Colo Jacob Callier (-4.4 EPA)
5. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Team run for a loss of 5 yards to the NoCol 31 (-3.93 EPA)
6. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to Shay Fields for 28 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (+3.91 EPA)
7. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass intercepted Stone Kane return for 44 yds to the NoCol 48 (-3.67 EPA)
8. Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Knipp pass complete to Michael McCauley for 27 yds for a TD, (Collin Root KICK) (+3.3 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (41–21) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Steven Montez (38) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: UNCO 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 Northern Colorado Bears vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Northern Colorado Bears 21, Colorado Buffaloes 41 in Week 3 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Northern Colorado Bears vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 21–41.

Where can I find the Northern Colorado Bears vs Colorado Buffaloes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935271.

Who led Northern Colorado Bears vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Steven Montez (38) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northern Colorado Bears at Colorado Buffaloes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.