Northern Colorado Bears vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated Northern Colorado Bears 35–7 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Northern Colorado Bears 7, Colorado Buffaloes 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Colorado Bears	0	0	6	0	7
Colorado Buffaloes	0	12	9	12	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dylan McCaffrey (2458) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.22 EPA
• Brendon Lewis (38) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -1.00 EPA

Rushing

• Jarek Broussard (38) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -1.06 EPA
• Ashaad Clayton (38) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.30 EPA
• Alex Fontenot (38) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Tru Wilson (2458) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Kassidy Woods (2458) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +2.13 EPA
• Dylan Thomas (2458) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.82 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dylan McCaffrey	2458	29	79.3%	0	1	-0.01	-0.22
Brendon Lewis	38	15	66.7%	0	1	-0.07	-1.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNCO	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	+0.05	Ended
Q1	38	2	0	-2.48	Punt
Q1	2458	3	0	-0.26	Ended
Q1	38	2	0	-1.41	Ended
Q1	38	1	0	-0.64	Punt
Q1	2458	3	0	-2.49	Punt
Q1	38	3	0	-1.06	Ended
Q1	2458	5	0	-0.66	Ended
Q2	38	1	0	-0.01	Ended
Q2	38	1	0	-0.40	Ended
Q2	2458	4	0	+1.90	Ended
Q2	38	1	0	+2.38	Pass TD
Q2	2458	2	0	-4.80	Ended
Q2	2458	3	0	+0.23	Punt
Q2	38	4	0	+2.60	Punt
Q2	2458	2	0	-1.62	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Jarek Broussard run for 2 yds to the NoCol 1 (-7.07 EPA)
2. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Jarek Broussard run for 12 yds to the NoCol 3 for a 1ST down (-7.0 EPA)
3. Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · COLORADO Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Mekhi Blackmon) to the Colo 1 for a 1ST down (-6.53 EPA)
4. Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Tru Wilson run for 1 yd to the Colo 34 (-5.66 EPA)
5. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · COLORADO Penalty, Personal Foul (Kary Kutsch) to the NoCol 45 (-5.19 EPA)
6. Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · COLORADO Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Jalen Sami) to the NoCol 44 for a 1ST down (+4.8 EPA)
7. Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Dylan McCaffrey pass complete to Kassidy Woods for 34 yds for a TD, (Ben Raybon KICK) (+4.64 EPA)
8. Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · Dylan McCaffrey pass complete to Tru Wilson for 19 yds to the Colo 38 for a 1ST down (-3.68 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (35–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Dylan McCaffrey (2458) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UNCO 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 Northern Colorado Bears vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Northern Colorado Bears 7, Colorado Buffaloes 35 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Northern Colorado Bears vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 7–35.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309836.

Who led Northern Colorado Bears vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Dylan McCaffrey (2458) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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