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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2019 Week 2 Recap

Buffaloes defeat Cornhuskers 34–31 in Week 2

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Colorado Buffaloes (Week 2).

Nebraska Cornhuskers 31 1-1
Final 31–34
Colorado Buffaloes 34 2-0 Winner
Winner
Colorado Buffaloes
Final score
31–34
Halftime
Nebraska Cornhuskers 15–0 Colorado Buffaloes
Top passer
Steven Montez

Top CFB performers · Cornhuskers

Top CFB performers · Buffaloes

Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 34–31 in Week 2, 2019. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 31, Colorado Buffaloes 34.

Game summary

Colorado Buffaloes edged Nebraska Cornhuskers 34–31 in Week 2 of the 2019 season.

  • Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
  • Passing leader: Steven Montez (38) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.30 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Maurice Washington — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: JD Spielman — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Nebraska Cornhuskers69012031
Colorado Buffaloes00621334

Scoring Map

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

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers
COLOColorado Buffaloes

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NEB
    Q1TD
    JSJD Spielman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Adrian Martinez pass complete to JD Spielman for 65 yds for a TD, (Isaac Armstrong KICK)

  2. NEB
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-0

    Isaac Armstrong 26 yd FG GOOD

  3. NEB
    Q2TD
    AMAdrian Martinez

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-0

    Adrian Martinez run for 5 yds for a TD, (Isaac Armstrong KICK)

  4. COLO
    Q3TD
    JMJaren Mangham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-6

    Jaren Mangham run for 11 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK)

  5. COLO
    Q4TD
    TBTony Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-12

    Steven Montez pass complete to Tony Brown for 26 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK)

  6. NEB
    Q4TD
    AMAdrian Martinez

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-12

    Adrian Martinez run for 6 yds for a TD, (Isaac Armstrong KICK)

  7. COLO
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    21-15

    James Stefanou 20 yd FG GOOD

  8. COLO
    Q4TD
    JMJaren Mangham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-21

    Jaren Mangham run for 7 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK)

  9. NEB
    Q4TD
    MWMaurice Washington

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-21

    Adrian Martinez pass complete to Maurice Washington for 75 yds for a TD, (Isaac Armstrong KICK)

  10. COLO
    Q4TD
    KNK.D. Nixon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    27-27

    Steven Montez pass complete to K.D. Nixon for 96 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK)

  11. COLO
    OTFG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    27-30

    James Stefanou 34 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Steven Montez (38) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +11.49 EPA
  • Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.49 EPA

Rushing

  • Maurice Washington (158) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA
  • Adrian Martinez (158) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.37 EPA
  • Jaren Mangham (38) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.26 EPA

Receiving

  • JD Spielman (158) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.03 EPA
  • Tony Brown (38) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA
  • K.D. Nixon (38) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +2.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Steven Montez383871.1%02+0.30+11.49
Adrian Martinez1583053.3%02-0.05-1.49

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q13810-0.14Ended
Q115870-3.14Fumble
Q13860-2.28Punt
Q115810+4.69Pass TD
Q115840+0.85Ended
Q138120-3.54Punt
Q215810-0.02Ended
Q23880+0.47Punt
Q215800Field goal
Q215850-0.66Ended
Q23820-3.52Interception
Q215810+1.59Rush TD
Q2158120+1.89Ended
Q23820-2.83Punt
Q315850-0.54Ended
Q33870+8.14Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to K.D. Nixon for 96 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (+8.0 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass complete to Maurice Washington for 75 yds for a TD, (Isaac Armstrong KICK) (+5.07 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez run for 4 yds to the Colo 35 Adrian Martinez fumbled, recovered by Colo Nu'umotu Falo Jr. (-4.7 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez pass complete to JD Spielman for 65 yds for a TD, (Isaac Armstrong KICK) (+4.69 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Adrian Martinez sacked by Mustafa Johnson for a loss of 7 yards to the Neb 20 Adrian Martinez fumbled, recovered by Colo Nu'umotu Falo Jr. , return for 0 yards (-4.63 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to Jaylon Jackson for 57 yds to the Neb 7 for a 1ST down (+4.04 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass intercepted Lamar Jackson return for 1 yd to the Colo 43 (-3.38 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Steven Montez pass complete to Tony Brown for 26 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (+3.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (34–31) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Steven Montez (38) — yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: NEB 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 Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 31, Colorado Buffaloes 34 in Week 2 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 31–34.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401112239.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

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

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Nebraska Cornhuskers at Colorado Buffaloes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Colorado Buffaloes

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W