Quick answer
Washington State Cougars defeated Colorado Buffaloes 31–7 in Week 11, 2018. Final score: Washington State Cougars 31, Colorado Buffaloes 7.
Game summary
Washington State Cougars rolled past Colorado Buffaloes 31–7 in Week 11 of the 2018 season.
- Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 6 plays.
- Passing leader: Gardner Minshew (265) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.08 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: James Williams — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Laviska Shenault Jr. — 9 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 31 | |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Gardner Minshew (265) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +4.54 EPA
- Anthony Gordon (265) — 0.0 yds · +0.16 EPA/play +0.31 EPA
- James Williams (265) — 0.0 yds · -0.81 EPA/play -0.81 EPA
Rushing
- James Williams (265) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.11 EPA
- Travon McMillian (38) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.52 EPA
- Max Borghi (265) — 0.0 yds +0.17 EPA
Receiving
- Laviska Shenault Jr. (38) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
- Dezmon Patmon (265) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.37 EPA
- James Williams (265) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Minshew | 55 | 63.6% | 0 | 2 | +0.08 | +4.54 | |
| Anthony Gordon | 2 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | +0.16 | +0.31 | |
| James Williams | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.81 | -0.81 | |
| Sam Noyer | 3 | 33.3% | 0 | 0 | -0.82 | -2.45 | |
| Steven Montez | 34 | 55.9% | 0 | 0 | -0.12 | -4.19 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7 | 0 | +4.05 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +0.65 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 2 | 0 | +4.62 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 13 | 0 | +0.94 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 4 | 0 | -0.75 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -2.97 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | +0.44 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 6 | 0 | -1.67 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -1.83 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 4 | 0 | -1.16 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -2.10 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | -1.86 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 5 | 0 | -0.74 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +4.00 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 6 | 0 | +1.24 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -1.06 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to Laviska Shenault Jr. for 4 yds Laviska Shenault Jr. fumbled, forced by Jahad Woods, recovered by WshSt Peyton Pelluer (-5.65 EPA)
- Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Travon McMillian run for 1 yd to the Colo 32 Travon McMillian fumbled, forced by Jahad Woods, recovered by WshSt Jahad Woods (-5.21 EPA)
- Q2 · Washington State Cougars · Gardner Minshew pass complete to Max Borghi for 28 yds for a TD, (Blake Mazza KICK) (+4.0 EPA)
- Q1 · Washington State Cougars · Gardner Minshew pass incomplete (-3.67 EPA)
- Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Travon McMillian run for 64 yds to the WshSt 3 for a 1ST down (+3.61 EPA)
- Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Sam Noyer pass intercepted Kedron Williams return for 25 yds to the Colo 32 (-3.59 EPA)
- Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to Juwann Winfree for 27 yds to the Colo 45 for a 1ST down (+3.26 EPA)
- Q4 · Washington State Cougars · Keith Harrington run for 1 yd to the Colo 20 (-3.1 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Washington State Cougars controlled the final (31–7) in Week 11.
- Passing edge: Gardner Minshew (265) — yds, 2 TD.
- EPA edge: WSU 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 Washington State Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes?
Washington State Cougars 31, Colorado Buffaloes 7 in Week 11 of the 2018 college football season.
Who won Washington State Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes?
Washington State Cougars won with a final score of 31–7.
Where can I find the Washington State Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012788.
Who led Washington State Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?
Gardner Minshew (265) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Washington State Cougars at Colorado Buffaloes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Washington State Cougars
Entered 9-1 Now 10-1 W
Colorado Buffaloes
Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L