Northern Colorado Bears vs. Washington State Cougars: 2023 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Washington State Cougars defeated Northern Colorado Bears 64–21 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Northern Colorado Bears 21, Washington State Cougars 64.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Colorado Bears	0	6	6	6	21
Washington State Cougars	18	18	12	6	64

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cameron Ward (Washington State) — 327.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.77 EPA/play +19.99 EPA
• John Mateer (Washington State) — 134.0 yds · 2 TD · +1.23 EPA/play +8.58 EPA
• Jacob Sirmon (Northern Colorado) — 163.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +3.45 EPA

Rushing

• David Afari (Northern Colorado) — 116.0 yds +0.15 EPA
• Nakia Watson (Washington State) — 37.0 yds · 1 TD +0.27 EPA
• Dylan Paine (Washington State) — 81.0 yds · 1 TD +0.51 EPA

Receiving

• Lincoln Victor (Washington State) — 6 rec · 119.0 yds +1.89 EPA
• Blake Haggerty (Northern Colorado) — 6 rec · 70.0 yds +1.04 EPA
• Josh Kelly (Washington State) — 5 rec · 74.0 yds +0.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cameron Ward	Washington State	26	76.9%	327	4	+0.77	+19.99
John Mateer	Washington State	7	85.7%	134	2	+1.23	+8.58
Jacob Sirmon	Northern Colorado	26	61.5%	163	2	+0.13	+3.45
Hank Gibbs	Northern Colorado	6	33.3%	37	0	+0.19	+1.14
Emmett Brown	Washington State	4	50.0%	29	0	-0.28	-1.12

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Colorado	Washington State
Plays	61	71
EPA / play	+0.124	+0.516
Total EPA	+7.55	+36.64
Success rate	36.1%	62.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.143	+0.742
Rush EPA / play	+0.102	+0.270
Yards	366	723

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Washington State	10	60	+5.22	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Colorado	3	1	-3.13	Punt
Q1	Washington State	6	80	+6.31	Pass TD
Q1	Northern Colorado	3	6	-2.37	Punt
Q1	Washington State	4	64	+4.10	Pass TD
Q1	Northern Colorado	6	18	-1.19	Punt
Q2	Washington State	5	39	+0.45	Ended
Q2	Washington State	1	18	+1.84	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Colorado	3	2	-2.40	Punt
Q2	Washington State	6	45	+2.80	Rush TD
Q2	Northern Colorado	5	12	-1.44	Punt
Q2	Washington State	7	74	+4.67	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Colorado	8	75	+7.65	Pass TD
Q2	Washington State	1	0	-1.05	Ended
Q3	Northern Colorado	5	3	-4.80	Punt
Q3	Washington State	7	93	+5.44	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Sirmon pass to Darius Stewart for a touchdown (52 yards) (+6.8 EPA)
2. Q2 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Sirmon pass to Jamarii Robinson for a touchdown (18 yards) (+4.99 EPA)
3. Q2 · Washington State Cougars · Cameron Ward pass to Lincoln Victor for a touchdown (31 yards) (+4.26 EPA)
4. Q1 · Washington State Cougars · Cameron Ward rushes for 4 yards (4th & 2) (+3.2 EPA)
5. Q3 · Washington State Cougars · John Mateer pass to Tsion Nunnally for a touchdown (62 yards) (+3.08 EPA)
6. Q3 · Northern Colorado Bears · Penalty (3rd & 7) (+3.04 EPA)
7. Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Hank Gibbs pass to Carver Cheeks for 27 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.01 EPA)
8. Q1 · Washington State Cougars · Cameron Ward pass to Kyle Williams for a touchdown (37 yards) (+2.96 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Washington State Cougars controlled the final (64–21) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Cameron Ward (Washington State) — 327.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Washington State at 0.516 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 Northern Colorado Bears vs Washington State Cougars?

Northern Colorado Bears 21, Washington State Cougars 64 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Northern Colorado Bears vs Washington State Cougars?

Washington State Cougars won with a final score of 21–64.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401524013.

Who led Northern Colorado Bears vs Washington State Cougars in passing?

Cameron Ward (Washington State) led passers with 327.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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