Colorado Buffaloes vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 2022 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Colorado Buffaloes 49–7 in Week 3, 2022. Final score: Colorado Buffaloes 7, Minnesota Golden Gophers 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado Buffaloes	0	0	0	6	7
Minnesota Golden Gophers	12	18	6	6	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner Morgan (Minnesota) — 150.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +7.25 EPA
• Cole Kramer (Minnesota) — 9.0 yds · +0.42 EPA/play +0.42 EPA
• Owen McCown (Colorado) — 79.0 yds · -0.10 EPA/play -0.87 EPA

Rushing

• Mohamed Ibrahim (Minnesota) — 211.0 yds · 3 TD +0.77 EPA
• Trey Potts (Minnesota) — 51.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Deion Smith (Colorado) — 86.0 yds +0.45 EPA

Receiving

• Chris Autman-Bell (Minnesota) — 3 rec · 58.0 yds +1.78 EPA
• Brevyn Spann-Ford (Minnesota) — 3 rec · 34.0 yds +0.78 EPA
• Daniel Arias (Colorado) — 3 rec · 22.0 yds +0.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Morgan	Minnesota	19	57.9%	150	3	+0.38	+7.25
Cole Kramer	Minnesota	1	100.0%	9	0	+0.42	+0.42
Owen McCown	Colorado	9	55.6%	79	0	-0.10	-0.87
Brendon Lewis	Colorado	6	33.3%	14	0	-0.42	-2.50
Athan Kaliakmanis	Minnesota	3	0.0%	-8	0	-2.45	-7.34
J.T. Shrout	Colorado	13	30.8%	1	1	-0.70	-9.04

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Colorado	Minnesota
Plays	63	77
EPA / play	-0.067	+0.250
Total EPA	-4.24	+19.24
Success rate	36.5%	61.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.443	+0.015
Rush EPA / play	+0.233	+0.350
Yards	284	547

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Minnesota	9	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	Colorado	1	-14	-1.95	Ended
Q1	Minnesota	3	20	+2.41	Rush TD
Q1	Colorado	6	25	-1.38	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	9	58	-0.69	Interception
Q1	Colorado	3	10	-0.95	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	8	57	+3.68	Rush TD
Q2	Colorado	3	5	-2.12	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	3	4	-2.03	Punt
Q2	Colorado	6	10	-2.43	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	8	91	+6.22	Pass TD
Q2	Colorado	3	-7	-0.97	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	8	53	+5.14	Pass TD
Q2	Colorado	2	28	-0.64	Ended
Q3	Colorado	11	45	-0.99	Ended
Q3	Minnesota	10	60	+3.08	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mohamed Ibrahim rushes for 34 yards (3rd & 21) (+5.22 EPA)
2. Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis sacked for a loss of 4 yards (4th & 4) (-4.79 EPA)
3. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass to Chris Autman-Bell for a touchdown (39 yards) (+4.57 EPA)
4. Q2 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass to Dylan Wright for a touchdown (16 yards) (+4.41 EPA)
5. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Tanner Morgan pass intercepted (-3.92 EPA)
6. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Deion Smith rushes for 17 yards (2nd & 9) (+3.19 EPA)
7. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Jayle Stacks rushes for 2 yards (4th & 1) (+2.98 EPA)
8. Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Mohamed Ibrahim rushes 5 yards for a touchdown (+2.86 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Minnesota Golden Gophers controlled the final (49–7) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Tanner Morgan (Minnesota) — 150.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Minnesota at 0.25 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Colorado Buffaloes 7, Minnesota Golden Gophers 49 in Week 3 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Colorado Buffaloes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Minnesota Golden Gophers won with a final score of 7–49.

Where can I find the Colorado Buffaloes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401403988.

Who led Colorado Buffaloes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers in passing?

Tanner Morgan (Minnesota) led passers with 150.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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