Nebraska Cornhuskers 14–36 Colorado Buffaloes: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2023

Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 36–14 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Nebraska Cornhuskers 14, Colorado Buffaloes 36.

Game summary

Colorado Buffaloes rolled past Nebraska Cornhuskers 36–14 in Week 2 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 341.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.10 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Gabe Ervin Jr. — 77.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Xavier Weaver — 10 rec, 170.0 yds.
EPA edge: Colorado (+0.024/play) vs Nebraska (-0.212/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Nebraska Cornhuskers	0	0	6	6	14
Colorado Buffaloes	0	12	9	12	36

Scoring Map

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

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

OPP EZ

COLOColorado Buffaloes

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Colorado
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 31 yards
Colorado
Q2TD
TDTar'Varish Dawson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Shedeur Sanders pass to Tar'Varish Dawson for a touchdown (30 yards)
Colorado
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
0-12
Field goal good from 32 yards
Nebraska
Q3TD
JSJeff Sims
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Jeff Sims rushes 57 yards for a touchdown
Colorado
Q3TD
XWXavier Weaver
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Shedeur Sanders pass to Xavier Weaver for a touchdown (12 yards)
Colorado
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
6-21
Field goal good from 30 yards
Colorado
Q4TD
TDTar'Varish Dawson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-27
Tar'Varish Dawson rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Colorado
Q4TD
SSShedeur Sanders
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-33
Shedeur Sanders rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Nebraska
Q4TD
TFThomas Fidone II
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-33
Heinrich Haarberg pass to Thomas Fidone II for a touchdown (4 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 341.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +4.79 EPA
Heinrich Haarberg (Nebraska) — 13.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +2.90 EPA
Jeff Sims (Nebraska) — 92.0 yds · +0.01 EPA/play +0.17 EPA

Rushing

Gabe Ervin Jr. (Nebraska) — 77.0 yds -0.39 EPA
Rahmir Johnson (Nebraska) — 66.0 yds -0.50 EPA
Dylan Edwards (Colorado) — 55.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Receiving

Xavier Weaver (Colorado) — 10 rec · 170.0 yds +1.43 EPA
Jimmy Horn Jr. (Colorado) — 7 rec · 52.0 yds +0.26 EPA
Billy Kemp IV (Nebraska) — 5 rec · 57.0 yds +0.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shedeur Sanders	Colorado	46	65.2%	341	2	+0.10	+4.79
Heinrich Haarberg	Nebraska	6	33.3%	13	1	+0.48	+2.90
Jeff Sims	Nebraska	16	56.2%	92	0	+0.01	+0.17
Chubba Purdy	Nebraska	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.50	-1.50
Ryan Staub	Colorado	3	33.3%	-9	0	-0.99	-2.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Nebraska	Colorado
Plays	62	73
EPA / play	-0.212	+0.024
Total EPA	-13.15	+1.73
Success rate	33.9%	42.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.068	+0.037
Rush EPA / play	-0.378	-0.003
Yards	344	454

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Nebraska	8	38	-2.90	Fumble
Q1	Colorado	8	43	+1.53	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	3	6	-2.29	Ended
Q1	Colorado	2	14	-1.09	Ended
Q1	Colorado	3	5	-2.92	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	5	25	-0.16	Punt
Q2	Colorado	5	-1	-4.47	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	8	64	+1.33	Missed FG
Q2	Colorado	3	1	-2.16	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	1	-5	-5.35	Fumble
Q2	Colorado	3	6	-2.33	Field goal
Q2	Nebraska	3	3	-3.56	Interception
Q2	Colorado	1	30	+3.90	Pass TD
Q2	Nebraska	4	13	-0.06	Punt
Q2	Colorado	5	50	-1.25	Field goal
Q3	Colorado	7	41	-2.57	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Heinrich Haarberg pass to Thomas Fidone II for a touchdown (4 yards) (+7.0 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Jeff Sims rushes 57 yards for a touchdown (+6.53 EPA)
Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Fumble (-5.51 EPA)
Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Fumble (-5.35 EPA)
Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass to Travis Hunter for 40 yards (3rd & 15) (+5.18 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Fumble (-4.44 EPA)
Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass to Xavier Weaver for 41 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.25 EPA)
Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Rahmir Johnson rushes for 1 yard (2nd & 5) (-3.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (36–14) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 341.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Colorado at 0.024 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Nebraska Cornhuskers 14, Colorado Buffaloes 36 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 14–36.

Where can I find the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Colorado Buffaloes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520188.

Who led Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) led passers with 341.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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