Colorado Buffaloes 14–56 Washington State Cougars: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2023

Quick answer

Washington State Cougars defeated Colorado Buffaloes 56–14 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: Colorado Buffaloes 14, Washington State Cougars 56.

Game summary

Washington State Cougars dominated Colorado Buffaloes 56–14 in Week 12 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 76.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.17 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Sy'veon Wilkerson — 49.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Josh Kelly — 6 rec, 130.0 yds.
EPA edge: Washington State (+0.034/play) vs Colorado (-0.171/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado Buffaloes	12	0	6	6	14
Washington State Cougars	12	18	6	0	56

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

COLOColorado Buffaloes

WSUWashington State Cougars

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Washington State
Q1TD
LVLincoln Victor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Lincoln Victor rushes 15 yards for a touchdown
Colorado
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Colorado
Q1TD
THTravis Hunter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Shedeur Sanders pass to Travis Hunter for a touchdown (45 yards)
Washington State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Kickoff
Washington State
Q2TD
NWNakia Watson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Cameron Ward pass to Nakia Watson for a touchdown (23 yards)
Washington State
Q2TD
CWCameron Ward
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Cameron Ward rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Washington State
Q2TD
CWCameron Ward
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Cameron Ward rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Washington State
Q3TD
KWKyle Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-36
Cameron Ward pass to Kyle Williams for a touchdown (34 yards)
Colorado
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-36
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Colorado
Q4TD
SWSy'veon Wilkerson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-36
Sy'veon Wilkerson rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 76.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +2.17 EPA
Cameron Ward (Washington State) — 259.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +1.76 EPA
Gavin Kuld (Colorado) — 32.0 yds · -0.96 EPA/play -2.87 EPA

Rushing

Sy'veon Wilkerson (Colorado) — 49.0 yds · 1 TD +0.20 EPA
Nakia Watson (Washington State) — 47.0 yds +0.06 EPA
Cameron Ward (Washington State) — 34.0 yds · 2 TD +0.75 EPA

Receiving

Josh Kelly (Washington State) — 6 rec · 130.0 yds +1.75 EPA
Lincoln Victor (Washington State) — 5 rec · 49.0 yds +0.19 EPA
Travis Hunter (Colorado) — 4 rec · 82.0 yds +2.67 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shedeur Sanders	Colorado	13	46.2%	76	1	+0.17	+2.17
Cameron Ward	Washington State	33	54.5%	259	2	+0.05	+1.76
Gavin Kuld	Colorado	3	33.3%	32	0	-0.96	-2.87
John Mateer	Washington State	3	33.3%	54	0	-1.20	-3.61
Ryan Staub	Colorado	14	28.6%	37	0	-0.33	-4.62

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Colorado	Washington State
Plays	65	65
EPA / play	-0.171	+0.034
Total EPA	-11.12	+2.21
Success rate	27.7%	50.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.177	-0.051
Rush EPA / play	-0.166	+0.140
Yards	269	447

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Colorado	3	2	-3.01	Punt
Q1	Washington State	7	70	+5.84	Rush TD
Q1	Colorado	6	28	+2.50	Touchdown
Q1	Colorado	6	24	-1.48	Punt
Q1	Washington State	3	3	-2.25	Punt
Q1	Colorado	3	49	+4.44	Pass TD
Q1	Washington State	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	Colorado	3	8	-1.83	Punt
Q2	Washington State	8	67	+4.34	Pass TD
Q2	Colorado	3	2	-1.69	Punt
Q2	Washington State	3	-10	-3.40	Punt
Q2	Colorado	3	6	-2.35	Punt
Q2	Washington State	10	82	+5.78	Rush TD
Q2	Colorado	3	3	-1.40	Punt
Q2	Washington State	5	73	+5.50	Rush TD
Q2	Colorado	3	6	-0.37	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-10.1 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-9.87 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass to Travis Hunter for a touchdown (45 yards) (+5.69 EPA)
Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Ryan Staub pass to Travis Hunter for 27 yards (3rd & 10) (+5.53 EPA)
Q1 · Washington State Cougars · Kickoff (+5.35 EPA)
Q3 · Washington State Cougars · Cameron Ward sacked for a loss of 11 yards (1st & 10) (-4.11 EPA)
Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Sy'veon Wilkerson rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+4.07 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass to Sy'veon Wilkerson for 18 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.8 EPA)

Key takeaways

Washington State Cougars controlled the final (56–14) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 76.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Washington State at 0.034 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 Washington State Cougars?

Colorado Buffaloes 14, Washington State Cougars 56 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Colorado Buffaloes vs Washington State Cougars?

Washington State Cougars won with a final score of 14–56.

Where can I find the Colorado Buffaloes vs Washington State Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401524057.

Who led Colorado Buffaloes vs Washington State Cougars in passing?

Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) led passers with 76.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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