Colorado Buffaloes vs. California Golden Bears: 2021 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

California Golden Bears defeated Colorado Buffaloes 26–3 in Week 8, 2021. Final score: Colorado Buffaloes 3, California Golden Bears 26.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado Buffaloes	0	3	0	0	3
California Golden Bears	9	12	0	3	26

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Chase Garbers (25) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +2.89 EPA
• Drew Carter (38) — 0.0 yds · -0.74 EPA/play -0.74 EPA
• Brendon Lewis (38) — 0.0 yds · -0.65 EPA/play -14.24 EPA

Rushing

• Christopher Brooks (25) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Jarek Broussard (38) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Chase Garbers (25) — 0.0 yds +0.93 EPA

Receiving

• Trevon Clark (25) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Keleki Latu (25) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Jarek Broussard (38) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chase Garbers	25	31	71.0%	0	2	+0.09	+2.89
Drew Carter	38	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.74	-0.74
Brendon Lewis	38	22	40.9%	0	0	-0.65	-14.24

Team EPA comparison

Stat	COLO	CAL
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	25	1	0	+0.54	Ended
Q1	25	3	0	+4.01	Pass TD
Q1	38	9	0	+0.88	Ended
Q1	25	2	0	+1.44	Field goal
Q1	38	5	0	+0.12	Punt
Q1	25	7	0	+0.50	Ended
Q1	38	5	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	25	4	0	+0.68	Field goal
Q2	25	2	0	+0.53	Ended
Q2	38	4	0	-1.00	Ended
Q2	25	1	0	+3.84	Pass TD
Q2	38	2	0	+0.14	Ended
Q2	25	5	0	+1.99	Ended
Q2	38	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	38	5	0	-3.44	Ended
Q2	25	11	0	-1.47	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Jamieson Sheahan punt for 32 yds, punt out-of-bounds at the CALIFORNIA 22 CALIFORNIA Penalty, UNS: Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Slater Zellers) to the Colo 37 (-4.52 EPA)
2. Q4 · California Golden Bears · Longhetto,Dario field goal attempt from 38 yards NO GOOD block by Gonzalez,Christian, clock 05:01 recovered by COL Perry,Mark at COL30 Perry,Mark return 70 yards to the CAL00 TOUCHDOWN nullified by penalty, clock 05:01 PENALTY COL Offside (Gonzalez,Christian) 5 yards from COL20 to COL15. NO PLAY. (-4.19 EPA)
3. Q1 · California Golden Bears · Chase Garbers run for 38 yds to the Colo 32 for a 1ST down (+3.99 EPA)
4. Q2 · California Golden Bears · Chase Garbers pass complete to Gavin Reinwald for 31 yds for a TD, (Dario Longhetto KICK) (+3.84 EPA)
5. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Brendon Lewis pass intercepted (-3.71 EPA)
6. Q2 · California Golden Bears · Chase Garbers pass complete to Jeremiah Hunter for 15 yds to the Colo 17 for a 1ST down (+3.24 EPA)
7. Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Brendon Lewis pass complete to Jarek Broussard for 21 yds to the Colo 48 for a 1ST down (+3.23 EPA)
8. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Dario Longhetto kickoff for 65 yds , Brenden Rice return for 67 yds to the Cal 33 (+3.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

• California Golden Bears controlled the final (26–3) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Chase Garbers (25) — yds, 2 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 California Golden Bears?

Colorado Buffaloes 3, California Golden Bears 26 in Week 8 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Colorado Buffaloes vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears won with a final score of 3–26.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309878.

Who led Colorado Buffaloes vs California Golden Bears in passing?

Chase Garbers (25) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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