Colorado Buffaloes vs. Colorado State Rams: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated Colorado State Rams 45–13 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Colorado Buffaloes 45, Colorado State Rams 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado Buffaloes	18	6	15	0	45
Colorado State Rams	6	3	0	3	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Steven Montez (38) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +9.69 EPA
• K.J. Carta-Samuels (36) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +3.09 EPA
• Collin Hill (36) — 0.0 yds · -0.71 EPA/play -2.82 EPA

Rushing

• Izzy Matthews (36) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Marcus McElroy (36) — 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Kyle Evans (38) — 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Laviska Shenault Jr. (38) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +0.92 EPA
• Preston Williams (36) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• Olabisi Johnson (36) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.67 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Steven Montez	38	25	84.0%	0	4	+0.39	+9.69
K.J. Carta-Samuels	36	33	54.5%	0	1	+0.09	+3.09
Collin Hill	36	4	25.0%	0	0	-0.71	-2.82

Team EPA comparison

Stat	COLO	CSU
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	2	0	+0.45	Ended
Q1	36	3	0	-3.48	Punt
Q1	38	1	0	+1.19	Pass TD
Q1	36	3	0	+1.05	Ended
Q1	38	3	0	+0.89	Ended
Q1	36	1	0	+3.21	Pass TD
Q1	38	6	0	+5.95	Pass TD
Q1	36	6	0	+4.13	Ended
Q1	38	5	0	+3.77	Rush TD
Q1	36	6	0	-1.12	Punt
Q1	38	4	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	36	5	0	+0.08	Field goal
Q2	38	1	0	-3.14	Fumble
Q2	36	3	0	-1.36	Punt
Q2	38	4	0	-1.80	Punt
Q2	36	4	0	-0.95	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to Laviska Shenault Jr. for 89 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (+5.7 EPA)
2. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · K.J. Carta-Samuels pass intercepted Nate Landman return for 2 yds to the ColSt 48 (-4.75 EPA)
3. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass intercepted V.J. Banks return for no gain to the ColSt 15 (-3.3 EPA)
4. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to Laviska Shenault Jr. for 43 yds to the ColSt 26 for a 1ST down (+3.28 EPA)
5. Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Kyle Evans run for 5 yds to the ColSt 38 for a 1ST down (-3.26 EPA)
6. Q1 · Colorado State Rams · K.J. Carta-Samuels pass complete to Olabisi Johnson for 26 yds for a TD, (Wyatt Bryan KICK) (+3.21 EPA)
7. Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to K.D. Nixon for 46 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (+3.21 EPA)
8. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to K.D. Nixon for 4 yds K.D. Nixon fumbled, forced by Rashad Ajayi, recovered by ColSt Arjay Jean (-3.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (45–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Steven Montez (38) — yds, 4 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 Colorado State Rams?

Colorado Buffaloes 45, Colorado State Rams 13 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Colorado Buffaloes vs Colorado State Rams?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 45–13.

Where can I find the Colorado Buffaloes vs Colorado State Rams box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012680.

Who led Colorado Buffaloes vs Colorado State Rams 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 Colorado Buffaloes at Colorado State Rams in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.