Colorado Buffaloes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2018 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 33–28 in Week 2, 2018. Final score: Colorado Buffaloes 33, Nebraska Cornhuskers 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado Buffaloes	12	3	9	6	33
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	12	6	0	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Steven Montez (38) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +8.56 EPA
• Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +1.57 EPA
• Andrew Bunch (158) — 0.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -1.23 EPA

Rushing

• Devine Ozigbo (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA
• Greg Bell (158) — 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA
• Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.33 EPA

Receiving

• Laviska Shenault Jr. (38) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +1.11 EPA
• Jay MacIntyre (38) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Stanley Morgan Jr. (158) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Steven Montez	38	52	63.5%	0	3	+0.17	+8.56
Adrian Martinez	158	22	68.2%	0	1	+0.07	+1.57
Andrew Bunch	158	9	44.4%	0	0	-0.14	-1.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	COLO	NEB
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	158	6	0	-0.41	Ended
Q1	38	3	0	-2.79	Punt
Q1	158	1	0	+4.58	Rush TD
Q1	158	7	0	+2.32	Ended
Q1	38	1	0	+2.61	Rush TD
Q1	38	3	0	-0.99	Ended
Q1	158	2	0	-3.92	Fumble
Q1	38	1	0	+1.03	Pass TD
Q1	38	7	0	+5.53	Ended
Q1	158	8	0	-1.37	Fumble
Q2	158	1	0	+0.13	Ended
Q2	38	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	38	9	0	+1.42	Ended
Q2	158	1	0	+1.54	Rush TD
Q2	158	7	0	+4.51	Ended
Q2	38	3	0	-3.56	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass intercepted Nate Landman return for 22 yds to the Neb 32 (-5.84 EPA)
2. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to Laviska Shenault Jr. for 37 yds to the Neb 11 for a 1ST down (+5.13 EPA)
3. Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass complete to JD Spielman for 57 yds for a TD, (Barret Pickering KICK) (+5.04 EPA)
4. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez run for 41 yds for a TD, (Barret Pickering KICK) (+4.58 EPA)
5. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to Laviska Shenault Jr. for 40 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (+4.13 EPA)
6. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Greg Bell run for 10 yds to the Colo 13 Greg Bell fumbled, recovered by Colo (-4.06 EPA)
7. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez run for 9 yds to the Neb 24 Adrian Martinez fumbled, recovered by Colo (-3.98 EPA)
8. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Devine Ozigbo run for a loss of 1 yard to the Colo 33 (-3.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (33–28) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Steven Montez (38) — yds, 3 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Colorado Buffaloes 33, Nebraska Cornhuskers 28 in Week 2 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Colorado Buffaloes vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 33–28.

Where can I find the Colorado Buffaloes vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012729.

Who led Colorado Buffaloes vs Nebraska Cornhuskers 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 Colorado Buffaloes at Nebraska Cornhuskers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.