Colorado State Rams vs. UNLV Rebels: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

UNLV Rebels defeated Colorado State Rams 25–23 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Colorado State Rams 23, UNLV Rebels 25.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado State Rams	0	12	0	9	23
UNLV Rebels	0	3	12	9	25

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (Colorado State) — 257.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.66 EPA/play +16.52 EPA
• Jayden Maiava (UNLV) — 346.0 yds · +0.50 EPA/play +16.04 EPA
• incomplete (UNLV) — 0.0 yds · -0.81 EPA/play -4.07 EPA

Rushing

• Vincent Davis Jr. (UNLV) — 61.0 yds +0.10 EPA
• Avery Morrow (Colorado State) — 49.0 yds · 1 TD -0.13 EPA
• Donavyn Lester (UNLV) — 60.0 yds · 1 TD +0.30 EPA

Receiving

• Ricky White (UNLV) — 9 rec · 74.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Tory Horton (Colorado State) — 7 rec · 48.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Jacob De Jesus (UNLV) — 9 rec · 120.0 yds +0.99 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi	Colorado State	25	84.0%	257	1	+0.66	+16.52
Jayden Maiava	UNLV	32	84.4%	346	0	+0.50	+16.04
incomplete	UNLV	5	0.0%	0	0	-0.81	-4.07
Tory Horton	Colorado State	1	0.0%	0	0	-4.38	-4.38
incomplete	Colorado State	10	0.0%	0	0	-0.93	-9.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Colorado State	UNLV
Plays	63	76
EPA / play	+0.036	+0.170
Total EPA	+2.24	+12.93
Success rate	39.7%	53.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.078	+0.323
Rush EPA / play	-0.021	+0.025
Yards	397	490

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Colorado State	2	3	-1.97	Punt
Q1	UNLV	8	32	+0.44	Ended
Q1	Colorado State	5	13	-2.66	Punt
Q1	UNLV	4	39	+1.86	Punt
Q1	Colorado State	3	2	-2.84	Punt
Q1	UNLV	7	26	+0.36	Field goal
Q2	Colorado State	12	64	+2.56	Field goal
Q2	UNLV	3	7	-1.70	Punt
Q2	Colorado State	7	73	+5.80	Rush TD
Q2	UNLV	2	7	-0.41	Punt
Q2	Colorado State	7	70	+1.70	Field goal
Q2	UNLV	14	104	+0.35	Field goal
Q3	Colorado State	4	4	-3.47	Punt
Q3	UNLV	6	29	-0.39	Field goal
Q3	Colorado State	2	23	-2.40	Interception
Q3	UNLV	6	66	+5.32	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass to Justus Ross-Simmons for a touchdown (20 yards) (+4.47 EPA)
2. Q3 · Colorado State Rams · Tory Horton pass intercepted (-4.38 EPA)
3. Q3 · UNLV Rebels · Kickoff (+3.9 EPA)
4. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass to Justus Ross-Simmons for 35 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.89 EPA)
5. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass to Tory Horton for 11 yards (4th & 4) (+3.76 EPA)
6. Q1 · Colorado State Rams · Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi sacked for a loss of 8 yards (3rd & 3) (-3.17 EPA)
7. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Vann Schield rushes for 52 yards (1st & 10) (+2.95 EPA)
8. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass to Tory Horton for 17 yards (3rd & 6) (+2.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UNLV Rebels controlled the final (25–23) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (Colorado State) — 257.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UNLV at 0.17 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 UNLV Rebels?

Colorado State Rams 23, UNLV Rebels 25 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Colorado State Rams vs UNLV Rebels?

UNLV Rebels won with a final score of 23–25.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532599.

Who led Colorado State Rams vs UNLV Rebels in passing?

Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (Colorado State) led passers with 257.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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