Northern Colorado Bears vs. Cal Poly Mustangs: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Cal Poly Mustangs defeated Northern Colorado Bears 24–17 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Northern Colorado Bears 17, Cal Poly Mustangs 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Northern Colorado Bears	6	3	0	0	17
Cal Poly Mustangs	6	9	0	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jacob Sirmon (Northern Colorado) — 88.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +3.06 EPA
• Sam Huard (Cal Poly) — 216.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -2.13 EPA

Rushing

• David Afari (Northern Colorado) — 52.0 yds +0.35 EPA
• Mark Biggins (Cal Poly) — 38.0 yds · 1 TD +0.29 EPA
• Kendric Sanders (Cal Poly) — 35.0 yds +0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Bryson Allen (Cal Poly) — 5 rec · 68.0 yds +0.55 EPA
• Tyrece Fairly-Diyem (Cal Poly) — 4 rec · 50.0 yds +0.68 EPA
• Giancarlo Woods (Cal Poly) — 3 rec · 38.0 yds +0.89 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jacob Sirmon	Northern Colorado	14	50.0%	88	1	+0.22	+3.06
Sam Huard	Cal Poly	29	69.0%	216	1	-0.07	-2.13

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Northern Colorado	Cal Poly
Plays	35	45
EPA / play	+0.074	+0.011
Total EPA	+2.58	+0.51
Success rate	48.6%	60.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.219	-0.074
Rush EPA / play	-0.023	+0.165
Yards	195	292

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northern Colorado	12	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	Cal Poly	5	18	-1.66	Punt
Q1	Northern Colorado	3	8	-1.84	Punt
Q1	Cal Poly	6	11	-1.99	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Colorado	8	59	+1.37	Field goal
Q2	Cal Poly	9	75	+5.93	Pass TD
Q2	Northern Colorado	3	8	-1.74	Punt
Q2	Cal Poly	11	74	+1.49	Field goal
Q2	Northern Colorado	3	10	-0.62	Punt
Q2	Cal Poly	7	57	-1.99	Interception
Q2	Northern Colorado	3	24	-0.77	Interception
Q3	Cal Poly	7	57	-1.27	Interception
Q3	Northern Colorado	3	11	+0.02	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Cal Poly Mustangs · Sam Huard pass intercepted (-4.77 EPA)
2. Q2 · Cal Poly Mustangs · Sam Huard pass to Dominique Thompson for 27 yards (4th & 7) (+4.44 EPA)
3. Q2 · Cal Poly Mustangs · Sam Huard pass intercepted (-3.21 EPA)
4. Q1 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jacob Sirmon pass to Blake Haggerty for 25 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.17 EPA)
5. Q1 · Cal Poly Mustangs · Sam Huard sacked for a loss of 12 yards (3rd & 8) (-2.31 EPA)
6. Q1 · Northern Colorado Bears · David Afari rushes for 4 yards (3rd & 3) (+2.29 EPA)
7. Q3 · Cal Poly Mustangs · Sam Huard pass to Giancarlo Woods for 18 yards (2nd & 7) (+2.08 EPA)
8. Q1 · Northern Colorado Bears · Hank Gibbs rushes for no gain (3rd & 2) (-1.84 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Cal Poly Mustangs controlled the final (24–17) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Jacob Sirmon (Northern Colorado) — 88.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Northern Colorado at 0.074 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 Cal Poly Mustangs?

Northern Colorado Bears 17, Cal Poly Mustangs 24 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Northern Colorado Bears vs Cal Poly Mustangs?

Cal Poly Mustangs won with a final score of 17–24.

Where can I find the Northern Colorado Bears vs Cal Poly Mustangs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540231.

Who led Northern Colorado Bears vs Cal Poly Mustangs in passing?

Jacob Sirmon (Northern Colorado) led passers with 88.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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