Colorado Buffaloes 21–33 California Golden Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2018

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated Colorado Buffaloes 33–21 in Week 13, 2018. Final score: Colorado Buffaloes 21, California Golden Bears 33.

Game summary

California Golden Bears beat Colorado Buffaloes 33–21 in Week 13 of the 2018 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Steven Montez (38) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, -0.37 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Travon McMillian — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Laviska Shenault Jr. — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado Buffaloes	12	6	12	0	21
California Golden Bears	6	3	3	6	33

Scoring Map

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

COLOColorado Buffaloes

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

OPP EZ

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CAL
Q1TD
PLPatrick Laird
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Chase Garbers pass complete to Patrick Laird for 1 yd for a TD, (Greg Thomas KICK)
COLO
Q1TD
SMSteven Montez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Steven Montez pass intercepted for a TD Ashtyn Davis return for 35 yds for a TD, (Greg Thomas KICK)
COLO
Q1TD
SMSteven Montez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Steven Montez pass intercepted for a TD Elijah Hicks return for 34 yds for a TD, (Greg Thomas KICK)
CAL
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-9
Greg Thomas 24 yd FG GOOD
COLO
Q2TD
KEKyle Evans
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Kyle Evans run for 1 yd for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK)
COLO
Q3TD
JWJuwann Winfree
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-9
Steven Montez pass complete to Juwann Winfree for 3 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK)
CAL
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
24-12
Greg Thomas 33 yd FG GOOD
COLO
Q3TD
KNK.D. Nixon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-12
Steven Montez pass complete to K.D. Nixon for 24 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK)
CAL
Q4TD
MWMaurice Ways
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-18
Chase Garbers pass complete to Maurice Ways for 7 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Steven Montez (38) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.37 EPA/play -11.87 EPA
Chase Garbers (25) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.46 EPA/play -13.26 EPA

Rushing

Travon McMillian (38) — 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA
Patrick Laird (25) — 0.0 yds -0.43 EPA
Kyle Evans (38) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA

Receiving

Laviska Shenault Jr. (38) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.35 EPA
Vic Wharton III (25) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
Maurice Ways (25) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Steven Montez	38	32	50.0%	0	2	-0.37	-11.87
Chase Garbers	25	29	48.3%	0	2	-0.46	-13.26

Team EPA comparison

Stat	COLO	CAL
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	-1.55	Ended
Q1	25	5	-2.45	Punt
Q1	38	7	-0.50	Punt
Q1	25	1	+1.29	Pass TD
Q1	25	10	-1.55	Ended
Q1	38	4	-6.80	Touchdown
Q1	38	1	-6.02	Touchdown
Q1	38	2	-2.01	Ended
Q1	38	3	-3.60	Ended
Q2	25	3	-0.75	Punt
Q2	38	11	-2.69	Interception
Q2	25	6	-2.33	Field goal
Q2	25	6	-4.57	Ended
Q2	38	1	+1.37	Rush TD
Q2	38	7	+5.60	Ended
Q3	25	2	+1.22	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass intercepted for a TD Elijah Hicks return for 34 yds for a TD, (Greg Thomas KICK) (-6.02 EPA)
Q1 · California Golden Bears · Steven Coutts punt for 47 yds , Ronnie Blackmon returns for no gain to the Colo 29 Ronnie Blackmon fumbled, forced by Traveon Beck, recovered by Cal Quentin Tartabull (+5.54 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Steven Coutts punt for 50 yds , K.D. Nixon returns for no gain to the Colo 15 K.D. Nixon fumbled, recovered by Cal Daniel Scott (+4.92 EPA)
Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass intercepted Ashtyn Davis return for 24 yds to the Cal 18 CALIFORNIA Penalty, Offensive holding (Nick Alftin) to the Cal 35 (-4.5 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass intercepted for a TD Ashtyn Davis return for 35 yds for a TD, (Greg Thomas KICK) (-4.34 EPA)
Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to Kabion Ento for 26 yds to the CALIFORNIA 40 for a 1ST down CALIFORNIA Penalty, Defensive offside ( Yards) declined for a 1ST down (+3.72 EPA)
Q4 · California Golden Bears · Coutts, Steven punt 40 yards to the COLO38, downed, PENALTY COLO roughing the kicker (Fontenot, Alex) 15 yards to the CAL37, 1ST DOWN CAL, NO PLAY. (+3.31 EPA)
Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to K.D. Nixon for 24 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (+3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

California Golden Bears controlled the final (33–21) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Steven Montez (38) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: COLO at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

Colorado Buffaloes 21, California Golden Bears 33 in Week 13 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Colorado Buffaloes vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 21–33.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012803.

Who led Colorado Buffaloes vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Steven Montez (38) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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