Arizona Wildcats vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2023 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

Arizona Wildcats defeated Colorado Buffaloes 34–31 in Week 11, 2023. Final score: Arizona Wildcats 34, Colorado Buffaloes 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Arizona Wildcats	6	9	6	9	34
Colorado Buffaloes	12	9	6	0	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Noah Fifita (Arizona) — 199.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +8.94 EPA
• Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 235.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +4.49 EPA

Rushing

• Jonah Coleman (Arizona) — 179.0 yds +0.73 EPA
• Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 56.0 yds · 1 TD +0.18 EPA
• DJ Williams (Arizona) — 33.0 yds · 2 TD +0.15 EPA

Receiving

• Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) — 9 rec · 107.0 yds +1.03 EPA
• Xavier Weaver (Colorado) — 5 rec · 84.0 yds +1.99 EPA
• Travis Hunter (Colorado) — 5 rec · 74.0 yds +0.69 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Noah Fifita	Arizona	34	58.8%	199	2	+0.26	+8.94
Shedeur Sanders	Colorado	36	58.3%	235	2	+0.12	+4.49

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Arizona	Colorado
Plays	60	63
EPA / play	+0.172	+0.035
Total EPA	+10.34	+2.19
Success rate	43.3%	33.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.263	+0.125
Rush EPA / play	+0.054	-0.085
Yards	412	339

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Colorado	3	3	-2.94	Punt
Q1	Arizona	3	-2	-3.40	Punt
Q1	Colorado	3	36	+3.15	Rush TD
Q1	Arizona	6	75	+6.51	Rush TD
Q1	Colorado	6	28	-0.52	Punt
Q1	Arizona	3	5	-1.65	Punt
Q1	Colorado	8	53	+4.60	Pass TD
Q1	Arizona	8	30	-0.78	Punt
Q2	Colorado	3	8	-1.80	Punt
Q2	Arizona	5	69	+3.94	Pass TD
Q2	Colorado	9	57	+4.57	Rush TD
Q2	Arizona	4	-3	-2.58	Field goal
Q2	Colorado	6	64	-0.39	Field goal
Q3	Arizona	5	75	+6.63	Pass TD
Q3	Colorado	6	20	-0.78	Punt
Q3	Arizona	4	23	+0.61	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass to Xavier Weaver for 26 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.18 EPA)
2. Q3 · Arizona Wildcats · Jonah Coleman rushes for 54 yards (3rd & 1) (+3.65 EPA)
3. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders rushes for 11 yards (4th & 7) (+3.62 EPA)
4. Q4 · Arizona Wildcats · Noah Fifita pass to Montana Lemonious-Craig for 5 yards (3rd & 3) (+3.37 EPA)
5. Q4 · Arizona Wildcats · Rush (3rd & 5) (-3.21 EPA)
6. Q2 · Arizona Wildcats · Jonah Coleman rushes for 49 yards (1st & 10) (+3.17 EPA)
7. Q2 · Arizona Wildcats · Noah Fifita pass to Michael Wiley for 13 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.07 EPA)
8. Q3 · Arizona Wildcats · Noah Fifita pass to Tetairoa McMillan for 26 yards (2nd & 13) (+2.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Arizona Wildcats controlled the final (34–31) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Noah Fifita (Arizona) — 199.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Arizona at 0.172 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 Arizona Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Arizona Wildcats 34, Colorado Buffaloes 31 in Week 11 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Arizona Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Arizona Wildcats won with a final score of 34–31.

Where can I find the Arizona Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401524052.

Who led Arizona Wildcats vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Noah Fifita (Arizona) led passers with 199.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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