California Golden Bears 28–44 Colorado Buffaloes: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2017

Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated California Golden Bears 44–28 in Week 9, 2017. Final score: California Golden Bears 28, Colorado Buffaloes 44.

Game summary

Colorado Buffaloes rolled past California Golden Bears 44–28 in Week 9 of the 2017 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Steven Montez (38) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.69 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Phillip Lindsay — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Kanawai Noa — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	6	6	0	18	28
Colorado Buffaloes	12	12	0	9	44

Scoring Map

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

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

+3

COLOColorado Buffaloes

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

COLO
Q1TD
SMSteven Montez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Steven Montez run for 7 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK)
CAL
Q1TD
KNKanawai Noa
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Vic Wharton III pass complete to Kanawai Noa for 15 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK)
COLO
Q1TD
DRDevin Ross
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Steven Montez pass complete to Devin Ross for 22 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK)
COLO
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
6-15
James Stefanou 39 yd FG GOOD
CAL
Q2TD
KNKanawai Noa
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Ross Bowers pass complete to Kanawai Noa for 27 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK)
COLO
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-18
James Stefanou 29 yd FG GOOD
COLO
Q2TD
SFShay Fields
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Steven Montez pass complete to Shay Fields for 65 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK)
CAL
Q4TD
JVJordan Veasy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Ross Bowers pass complete to Jordan Veasy for 8 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK)
CAL
Q4TD
RBRoss Bowers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Ross Bowers pass intercepted for a TD Nick Fisher return for 100 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK)
COLO
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
24-27
James Stefanou 37 yd FG GOOD
CAL
Q4TD
VWVic Wharton III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-27
Ross Bowers pass complete to Vic Wharton III for 14 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK)
COLO
Q4TD
JMJay MacIntyre
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-33
Steven Montez pass complete to Jay MacIntyre for 23 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Steven Montez (38) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.69 EPA/play +19.40 EPA
Vic Wharton III (25) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.06 EPA/play +3.06 EPA
Ross Bowers (25) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +2.42 EPA

Rushing

Phillip Lindsay (38) — 0.0 yds -0.02 EPA
Patrick Laird (25) — 0.0 yds +0.30 EPA
Steven Montez (38) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.18 EPA

Receiving

Kanawai Noa (25) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.32 EPA
Vic Wharton III (25) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.91 EPA
Jordan Veasy (25) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +1.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Steven Montez	38	28	71.4%	3	+0.69	+19.40
Vic Wharton III	25	1	100.0%	1	+3.06	+3.06
Ross Bowers	25	48	58.3%	3	+0.05	+2.42
Sam Noyer	38	1	100.0%	0	-0.12	-0.13

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CAL	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	EPA	Result
Q1	38	1	+1.15	Rush TD
Q1	25	4	+2.76	Pass TD
Q1	38	6	+9.48	Pass TD
Q1	25	10	+3.91	Ended
Q1	38	8	+0.41	Ended
Q1	25	3	-2.59	Punt
Q1	38	10	+0.63	Field goal
Q2	25	1	+5.13	Pass TD
Q2	25	16	+1.35	Ended
Q2	38	0	—	Field goal
Q2	38	9	-0.76	Ended
Q2	25	3	-2.09	Punt
Q2	38	1	+3.86	Pass TD
Q2	38	5	+2.30	Ended
Q3	38	10	+2.54	Ended
Q3	25	2	+0.01	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · California Golden Bears · Ross Bowers pass intercepted for a TD Nick Fisher return for 100 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (-11.87 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Ross Bowers pass complete to Kanawai Noa for 27 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) (+5.13 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to Laviska Shenault Jr. for 58 yds to the Cal 7 for a 1ST down (+4.71 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to Devin Ross for 22 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (+4.18 EPA)
Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to Shay Fields for 65 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (+3.86 EPA)
Q4 · California Golden Bears · Ross Bowers pass complete to Jordan Veasy for 51 yds to the Colo 14 for a 1ST down (+3.56 EPA)
Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to Jay MacIntyre for 23 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (+3.5 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to Bryce Bobo for 20 yds to the Colo 38 for a 1ST down (+3.47 EPA)

Key takeaways

Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (44–28) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Steven Montez (38) — yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: CAL at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of California Golden Bears vs Colorado Buffaloes?

California Golden Bears 28, Colorado Buffaloes 44 in Week 9 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 28–44.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935308.

Who led California Golden Bears vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Steven Montez (38) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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