Colorado State Rams vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2022 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Colorado State Rams 51–7 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Colorado State Rams 7, Michigan Wolverines 51.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado State Rams	0	0	6	6	7
Michigan Wolverines	9	12	6	12	51

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 30.0 yds · +0.33 EPA/play +1.33 EPA
• Alan Bowman (Michigan) — 40.0 yds · +0.16 EPA/play +0.95 EPA
• Cade McNamara (Michigan) — 128.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.10 EPA/play -1.82 EPA

Rushing

• Blake Corum (Michigan) — 76.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA
• Donovan Edwards (Michigan) — 64.0 yds · 1 TD +0.40 EPA
• A'Jon Vivens (Colorado State) — 35.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Tory Horton (Colorado State) — 6 rec · 69.0 yds +0.90 EPA
• Cornelius Johnson (Michigan) — 2 rec · 19.0 yds -0.39 EPA
• Roman Wilson (Michigan) — 2 rec · 65.0 yds +1.31 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
J.J. McCarthy	Michigan	4	100.0%	30	0	+0.33	+1.33
Alan Bowman	Michigan	6	83.3%	40	0	+0.16	+0.95
Cade McNamara	Michigan	19	47.4%	128	1	-0.10	-1.82
Clay Millen	Colorado State	27	59.3%	124	1	-0.32	-8.73

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Colorado State	Michigan
Plays	58	68
EPA / play	-0.250	+0.204
Total EPA	-14.49	+13.88
Success rate	34.5%	51.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.323	+0.016
Rush EPA / play	-0.186	+0.344
Yards	252	440

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Michigan	3	4	-2.81	Punt
Q1	Colorado State	7	27	-1.19	Punt
Q1	Michigan	2	80	+6.49	Pass TD
Q1	Colorado State	2	39	-5.50	Interception
Q1	Michigan	3	0	-2.66	Field goal
Q1	Colorado State	4	23	-1.57	Punt
Q1	Michigan	13	71	+1.60	Field goal
Q2	Colorado State	3	7	-2.06	Punt
Q2	Michigan	5	6	-2.93	Punt
Q2	Colorado State	3	-6	-2.69	Punt
Q2	Michigan	7	48	+3.47	Rush TD
Q2	Colorado State	9	22	-2.06	Ended
Q2	Michigan	5	31	-0.36	Field goal
Q2	Colorado State	1	1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Colorado State	5	16	-1.92	Touchdown
Q3	Colorado State	4	1	-2.95	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Clay Millen pass to Tory Horton for a touchdown (34 yards) (+5.61 EPA)
2. Q1 · Colorado State Rams · Clay Millen pass intercepted (-4.94 EPA)
3. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Cade McNamara pass to Roman Wilson for a touchdown (61 yards) (+4.78 EPA)
4. Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-4.37 EPA)
5. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Alex Orji rushes 4 yards for a touchdown (+4.1 EPA)
6. Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Clay Millen sacked for a loss of 8 yards (4th & 3) (-3.12 EPA)
7. Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Clay Millen sacked for a loss of 14 yards (3rd & 5) (-2.84 EPA)
8. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Cade McNamara sacked for a loss of 8 yards (3rd & 7) (-2.41 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (51–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) — 30.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Michigan at 0.204 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 Michigan Wolverines?

Colorado State Rams 7, Michigan Wolverines 51 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Colorado State Rams vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 7–51.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405067.

Who led Colorado State Rams vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

J.J. McCarthy (Michigan) led passers with 30.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Colorado State Rams at Michigan Wolverines in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.