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Colorado State Rams vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Buffaloes defeat Rams 52–31 in Week 1

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Colorado State Rams vs. Colorado Buffaloes (Week 1).

Colorado State Rams 31 0-1
Final 31–52
Colorado Buffaloes 52 1-0 Winner
Winner
Colorado Buffaloes
Final score
31–52
Halftime
Colorado State Rams 39–0 Colorado Buffaloes
Top passer
Collin Hill

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Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated Colorado State Rams 52–31 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: Colorado State Rams 31, Colorado Buffaloes 52.

Game summary

Colorado Buffaloes rolled past Colorado State Rams 52–31 in Week 1 of the 2019 season.

  • Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 13 plays.
  • Passing leader: Collin Hill (36) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.36 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Alex Fontenot — 0.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Warren Jackson — 8 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Colorado State Rams61231231
Colorado Buffaloes61512652

Scoring Map

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

CSUColorado State Rams
COLOColorado Buffaloes

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CSU
    Q1TD
    DWDante Wright

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Dante Wright 39 Yd pass from Collin Hill (Max Poduska Kick)

  2. COLO
    Q1TD
    JHJalen Harris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Jalen Harris 1 Yd pass from Steven Montez (James Stefanou Kick)

  3. COLO
    Q2TD
    LSLaviska Shenault Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Laviska Shenault Jr. 25 Yd pass from Steven Montez (James Stefanou Kick)

  4. CSU
    Q2TD
    DWDante Wright

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-12

    Dante Wright 41 Yd Run (Max Poduska Kick)

  5. COLO
    Q2TD
    JMJaren Mangham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-18

    Jaren Mangham 5 Yd Run (James Stefanou Kick)

  6. CSU
    Q2TD
    WJWarren Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-18

    Warren Jackson 8 Yd pass from Collin Hill (Max Poduska Kick)

  7. COLO
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    18-21

    James Stefanou 41 Yd Field Goal

  8. COLO
    Q3TD
    AFAlex Fontenot

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-27

    Alex Fontenot 14 Yd Run (James Stefanou Kick)

  9. CSU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    21-27

    Max Poduska 42 Yd Field Goal

  10. COLO
    Q3TD
    AFAlex Fontenot

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-33

    Alex Fontenot 7 Yd Run (James Stefanou Kick)

  11. CSU
    Q4TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-33

    Mustafa Johnson 9 Yd Fumble Return (James Stefanou Kick)

  12. COLO
    Q4TD
    AFAlex Fontenot

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-39

    Alex Fontenot 22 Yd Run (James Stefanou Kick)

  13. CSU
    Q4TD
    CBCameron Butler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    33-39

    Cameron Butler 13 Yd pass from Collin Hill (Max Poduska Kick)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Collin Hill (36) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +15.74 EPA
  • Steven Montez (38) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.63 EPA/play +12.62 EPA

Rushing

  • Alex Fontenot (38) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.14 EPA
  • Marvin Kinsey Jr. (36) — 0.0 yds -0.53 EPA
  • Jaren Mangham (38) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.05 EPA

Receiving

  • Warren Jackson (36) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA
  • Marvin Kinsey Jr. (36) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.05 EPA
  • Dante Wright (36) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Collin Hill364470.5%03+0.36+15.74
Steven Montez382065.0%02+0.63+12.62

Team EPA comparison

StatCSUCOLO
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q13850+0.48Ended
Q13660-2.54Interception
Q13830-2.99Punt
Q13610+4.93Pass TD
Q13650+1.42Ended
Q13810+0.94Pass TD
Q13890+3.21Ended
Q23610-1.10Ended
Q23810+4.00Pass TD
Q23840+2.48Ended
Q23610+6.34Rush TD
Q23660-0.14Ended
Q23810+1.83Rush TD
Q23850+4.45Ended
Q236110+7.02Pass TD
Q23800Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Dante Wright 41 Yd Run (Max Poduska Kick) (+6.34 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Colorado State Rams · COLORADO ST Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Marvin Kinsey Jr.) to the ColSt 20 (-5.98 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Mustafa Johnson 9 Yd Fumble Return (James Stefanou Kick) (-5.13 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Marvin Kinsey Jr. run for 2 yds to the ColSt 27 Marvin Kinsey Jr. fumbled, recovered by Colo Jalen Sami (-5.03 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Colorado State Rams · Dante Wright 39 Yd pass from Collin Hill (Max Poduska Kick) (+4.93 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Colorado State Rams · Collin Hill pass intercepted, touchback. Mikial Onu return for no gain (-4.87 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Laviska Shenault Jr. 25 Yd pass from Steven Montez (James Stefanou Kick) (+4.0 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Colorado State Rams · Collin Hill pass complete to Marvin Kinsey Jr. for 31 yds to the Colo 42 for a 1ST down (+3.35 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (52–31) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Collin Hill (36) — yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: CSU 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 State Rams vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado State Rams 31, Colorado Buffaloes 52 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Colorado State Rams vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 31–52.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401114184.

Who led Colorado State Rams vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Collin Hill (36) 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 State Rams at Colorado Buffaloes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Colorado State Rams

Now 0-1 L

Colorado Buffaloes

Now 1-0 W