Colorado State Rams 35–43 Colorado Buffaloes: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2023

Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated Colorado State Rams 43–35 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Colorado State Rams 35, Colorado Buffaloes 43.

Game summary

Colorado Buffaloes beat Colorado State Rams 43–35 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Tory Horton (Colorado State) — 30.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +3.00 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Avery Morrow — 51.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Tory Horton — 16 rec, 133.0 yds.
EPA edge: Colorado (-0.012/play) vs Colorado State (-0.078/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Colorado State Rams	12	6	0	6	6	35
Colorado Buffaloes	12	0	0	12	12	43

Scoring Map

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

CSUColorado State Rams

+3

+3OPP 24

COLOColorado Buffaloes

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Colorado State
Q1TD
BFBrayden Fowler-Nicolosi
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi — Interception returned for a touchdown
Colorado State
Q1TD
DHDallin Holker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Tory Horton pass to Dallin Holker for a touchdown (30 yards)
Colorado
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Colorado
Q1TD
XWXavier Weaver
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Shedeur Sanders pass to Xavier Weaver for a touchdown (24 yards)
Colorado State
Q2TD
LBLouis Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass to Louis Brown for a touchdown (15 yards)
Colorado
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
18-15
Field goal good from 20 yards
Colorado State
Q4TD
DHDallin Holker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass to Dallin Holker for a touchdown (35 yards)
Colorado
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
24-18
Field goal good from 41 yards
Colorado
Q4TD
JHJimmy Horn Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Shedeur Sanders pass to Jimmy Horn Jr. for a touchdown (45 yards)
Colorado
OTTD
MHMichael Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
Shedeur Sanders pass to Michael Harrison for a touchdown (3 yards)
Colorado State
OTTD
THTory Horton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-30
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass to Tory Horton for a touchdown (8 yards)
Colorado
OT2TD
MHMichael Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-36
Shedeur Sanders pass to Michael Harrison for a touchdown (18 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tory Horton (Colorado State) — 30.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.00 EPA/play +3.00 EPA
Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 301.0 yds · 4 TD · -0.00 EPA/play -0.16 EPA
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (Colorado State) — 439.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -2.89 EPA

Rushing

Avery Morrow (Colorado State) — 51.0 yds -0.12 EPA
Kobe Johnson (Colorado State) — 39.0 yds -0.26 EPA
Dylan Edwards (Colorado) — 57.0 yds +0.15 EPA

Receiving

Tory Horton (Colorado State) — 16 rec · 133.0 yds +0.24 EPA
Xavier Weaver (Colorado) — 9 rec · 98.0 yds +0.25 EPA
Louis Brown (Colorado State) — 10 rec · 131.0 yds +1.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tory Horton	Colorado State	1	100.0%	30	1	+3.00	+3.00
Shedeur Sanders	Colorado	50	74.0%	301	4	-0.00	-0.16
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi	Colorado State	50	66.0%	439	3	-0.07	-2.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Colorado State	Colorado
Plays	87	71
EPA / play	-0.078	-0.012
Total EPA	-5.81	-0.77
Success rate	48.3%	43.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.003	-0.004
Rush EPA / play	-0.185	-0.032
Yards	549	420

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Colorado State	3	1	-2.19	Punt
Q1	Colorado	3	4	-2.64	Interception
Q1	Colorado State	10	119	-11.42	Touchdown
Q1	Colorado State	3	75	+6.41	Pass TD
Q1	Colorado	2	10	+0.01	Touchdown
Q1	Colorado	7	41	+3.23	Pass TD
Q1	Colorado State	4	16	-1.79	Punt
Q1	Colorado	4	17	-1.37	Punt
Q2	Colorado State	3	4	-2.27	Punt
Q2	Colorado	3	17	-1.28	Punt
Q2	Colorado State	14	104	+7.92	Pass TD
Q2	Colorado	3	-5	-1.72	Punt
Q2	Colorado State	7	8	-0.79	Punt
Q2	Colorado	4	-10	-4.13	Punt
Q3	Colorado State	6	53	-1.46	Fumble
Q3	Colorado	4	24	-1.07	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Colorado State Rams · Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi — Interception returned for a touchdown (-10.8 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-8.09 EPA)
Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass to Jimmy Horn Jr. for a touchdown (45 yards) (+5.79 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado State Rams · Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass to Louis Brown for 46 yards (2nd & 11) (+4.51 EPA)
Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass to Dallin Holker for a touchdown (35 yards) (+4.23 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass to Xavier Weaver for a touchdown (24 yards) (+4.11 EPA)
Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Fumble (-3.85 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado State Rams · Penalty (4th & 6) (+3.76 EPA)

Key takeaways

Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (43–35) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Tory Horton (Colorado State) — 30.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Colorado at -0.012 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 State Rams vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado State Rams 35, Colorado Buffaloes 43 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Colorado State Rams vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 35–43.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401524007.

Who led Colorado State Rams vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Tory Horton (Colorado State) led passers with 30.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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