Colorado Buffaloes vs. Utah Utes: 2023 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Utah Utes defeated Colorado Buffaloes 23–17 in Week 13, 2023. Final score: Colorado Buffaloes 17, Utah Utes 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado Buffaloes	0	9	0	6	17
Utah Utes	6	6	6	3	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ryan Staub (Colorado) — 180.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +7.54 EPA
• Jimmy Horn Jr. (Colorado) — 30.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.33 EPA/play +3.33 EPA
• Luke Bottari (Utah) — 51.0 yds · +0.24 EPA/play +2.12 EPA

Rushing

• Ja'Quinden Jackson (Utah) — 66.0 yds -0.11 EPA
• Jaylon Glover (Utah) — 103.0 yds -0.00 EPA
• Sy'veon Wilkerson (Colorado) — 32.0 yds -0.11 EPA

Receiving

• Travis Hunter (Colorado) — 8 rec · 107.0 yds +0.80 EPA
• Dylan Edwards (Colorado) — 4 rec · 39.0 yds +0.37 EPA
• Michael Harrison (Colorado) — 2 rec · 38.0 yds +3.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Staub	Colorado	26	65.4%	180	1	+0.29	+7.54
Jimmy Horn Jr.	Colorado	1	100.0%	30	1	+3.33	+3.33
Luke Bottari	Utah	9	55.6%	51	0	+0.24	+2.12
Ja'Quinden Jackson	Utah	1	0.0%	-5	0	-0.92	-0.92

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Colorado	Utah
Plays	42	61
EPA / play	+0.201	+0.069
Total EPA	+8.43	+4.18
Success rate	35.7%	49.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.403	+0.121
Rush EPA / play	-0.163	+0.058
Yards	262	310

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Colorado	10	33	+1.68	Ended
Q1	Utah	8	68	+5.53	Rush TD
Q1	Colorado	6	19	-1.71	Punt
Q1	Utah	7	27	-2.00	Field goal
Q2	Colorado	5	59	+5.03	Pass TD
Q2	Utah	9	36	-0.48	Field goal
Q2	Colorado	7	52	+0.22	Field goal
Q2	Utah	1	3	0.00	Ended
Q3	Utah	3	5	-2.88	Punt
Q3	Colorado	3	5	-2.17	Punt
Q3	Utah	8	62	+4.71	Rush TD
Q3	Colorado	3	5	-2.54	Punt
Q3	Utah	13	61	+0.55	Field goal
Q4	Colorado	8	89	+7.92	Pass TD
Q4	Utah	12	48	-1.26	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Ryan Staub pass to Michael Harrison for 25 yards (4th & 4) (+4.46 EPA)
2. Q3 · Utah Utes · Luke Bottari pass to Luca Caldarella for 16 yards (4th & 4) (+3.76 EPA)
3. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Ryan Staub pass to Travis Hunter for a touchdown (18 yards) (+3.5 EPA)
4. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Jimmy Horn Jr. pass to Dylan Edwards for a touchdown (30 yards) (+3.33 EPA)
5. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Ryan Staub pass to Travis Hunter for 33 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.32 EPA)
6. Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Ryan Staub pass to Kaleb Mathis for 14 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.19 EPA)
7. Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Anthony Hankerson rushes for 3 yards (4th & 1) (+2.79 EPA)
8. Q3 · Utah Utes · Luke Bottari pass to Mikey Matthews for 5 yards (4th & 3) (+2.77 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Utah Utes controlled the final (23–17) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Ryan Staub (Colorado) — 180.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Colorado at 0.201 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 Utah Utes?

Colorado Buffaloes 17, Utah Utes 23 in Week 13 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Colorado Buffaloes vs Utah Utes?

Utah Utes won with a final score of 17–23.

Where can I find the Colorado Buffaloes vs Utah Utes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401524067.

Who led Colorado Buffaloes vs Utah Utes in passing?

Ryan Staub (Colorado) led passers with 180.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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