Texas Longhorns vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2020 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Texas Longhorns defeated Colorado Buffaloes 55–23 in Week 1, 2020. Final score: Texas Longhorns 55, Colorado Buffaloes 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Texas Longhorns	12	3	15	18	55
Colorado Buffaloes	0	9	6	6	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Casey Thompson (251) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.82 EPA/play +9.00 EPA
• Brendon Lewis (38) — 0.0 yds · +0.80 EPA/play +7.99 EPA
• Hudson Card (251) — 0.0 yds · -0.94 EPA/play -1.87 EPA

Rushing

• Jarek Broussard (38) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.25 EPA
• Bijan Robinson (251) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.83 EPA
• Roschon Johnson (251) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Joshua Moore (251) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• K.D. Nixon (38) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Dimitri Stanley (38) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Casey Thompson	251	11	72.7%	0	4	+0.82	+9.00
Brendon Lewis	38	10	60.0%	0	0	+0.80	+7.99
Hudson Card	251	2	50.0%	0	0	-0.94	-1.87
Sam Ehlinger	251	18	55.6%	0	1	-0.18	-3.31
Sam Noyer	38	22	36.4%	0	0	-0.64	-14.17

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TEX	COLO
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	38	2	0	-0.08	Ended
Q1	251	3	0	-2.57	Missed FG
Q1	38	3	0	-5.06	Interception
Q1	251	3	0	-3.10	Punt
Q1	38	5	0	-0.77	Punt
Q1	251	6	0	+5.50	Pass TD
Q1	38	5	0	-2.58	Interception
Q1	251	7	0	-4.97	Ended
Q1	38	3	0	-2.62	Punt
Q1	251	1	0	+2.03	Rush TD
Q1	251	3	0	+3.07	Ended
Q1	38	3	0	-2.78	Punt
Q2	251	1	0	+1.56	Ended
Q2	38	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	38	6	0	+1.38	Ended
Q2	251	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Texas Longhorns · Casey Thompson pass complete to Kelvontay Dixon for 73 yds for a TD, (Cameron Dicker KICK) (+4.75 EPA)
2. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Jarek Broussard run for 5 yds to the Colo 21 Jarek Broussard fumbled, forced by Jett Bush, recovered by Texas DeMarvion Overshown (-4.74 EPA)
3. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Brendon Lewis run for 44 yds to the Texas 3 for a 1ST down (+4.67 EPA)
4. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Evan Price 37 yd FG MISSED (-4.65 EPA)
5. Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Sam Noyer pass intercepted DeMarvion Overshown return for no gain to the Texas 11 (-4.16 EPA)
6. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Brendon Lewis pass complete to Dimitri Stanley for 26 yds to the Texas 2 for a 1ST down (+3.95 EPA)
7. Q1 · Texas Longhorns · Roschon Johnson run for no gain to the Colo 39 (-3.82 EPA)
8. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Jarek Broussard run for 2 yds for a TD, (Evan Price KICK) (+3.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas Longhorns controlled the final (55–23) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Casey Thompson (251) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: TEX 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 Texas Longhorns vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Texas Longhorns 55, Colorado Buffaloes 23 in Week 1 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Texas Longhorns vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Texas Longhorns won with a final score of 55–23.

Where can I find the Texas Longhorns vs Colorado Buffaloes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401256151.

Who led Texas Longhorns vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Casey Thompson (251) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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