Air Force Falcons vs. Colorado State Rams: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Air Force Falcons defeated Colorado State Rams 30–13 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Air Force Falcons 30, Colorado State Rams 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Air Force Falcons	6	6	9	6	30
Colorado State Rams	0	12	0	0	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Zac Larrier (Air Force) — 31.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.08 EPA/play -0.61 EPA
• Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi (Colorado State) — 278.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -4.13 EPA

Rushing

• Emmanuel Michel (Air Force) — 130.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA
• Vann Schield (Colorado State) — 53.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Zac Larrier (Air Force) — 35.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA

Receiving

• Justus Ross-Simmons (Colorado State) — 8 rec · 128.0 yds +1.07 EPA
• Tory Horton (Colorado State) — 5 rec · 52.0 yds +1.33 EPA
• Dallin Holker (Colorado State) — 5 rec · 43.0 yds +0.54 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zac Larrier	Air Force	8	50.0%	31	1	-0.08	-0.61
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi	Colorado State	47	59.6%	278	1	-0.09	-4.13

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Air Force	Colorado State
Plays	62	64
EPA / play	+0.128	-0.127
Total EPA	+7.96	-8.12
Success rate	37.1%	43.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.076	-0.088
Rush EPA / play	+0.159	-0.235
Yards	293	339

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Colorado State	7	39	-3.17	Ended
Q1	Air Force	12	54	+4.28	Pass TD
Q1	Colorado State	8	29	-0.45	Punt
Q1	Air Force	3	2	-2.63	Punt
Q2	Colorado State	1	61	+4.99	Pass TD
Q2	Air Force	6	17	-1.53	Punt
Q2	Colorado State	11	67	+1.44	Field goal
Q2	Air Force	3	2	-2.05	Punt
Q2	Colorado State	2	-13	-2.64	Ended
Q2	Air Force	3	11	+2.65	Rush TD
Q2	Colorado State	7	43	+0.08	Field goal
Q2	Air Force	3	14	-0.78	Ended
Q3	Air Force	10	60	+5.80	Rush TD
Q3	Colorado State	6	22	-1.56	Punt
Q3	Air Force	6	66	+2.32	Field goal
Q3	Colorado State	3	0	-3.16	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Colorado State Rams · Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass to Justus Ross-Simmons for a touchdown (61 yards) (+4.99 EPA)
2. Q3 · Air Force Falcons · Emmanuel Michel rushes for 53 yards (3rd & 5) (+4.69 EPA)
3. Q2 · Air Force Falcons · John Lee Eldridge III rushes 10 yards for a touchdown (+4.11 EPA)
4. Q1 · Colorado State Rams · Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.48 EPA)
5. Q1 · Air Force Falcons · Zac Larrier pass to Dane Kinamon for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.01 EPA)
6. Q4 · Colorado State Rams · Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.71 EPA)
7. Q1 · Air Force Falcons · Zac Larrier rushes for 2 yards (4th & 1) (+2.52 EPA)
8. Q2 · Air Force Falcons · Zac Larrier rushes for 9 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.52 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Air Force Falcons controlled the final (30–13) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Zac Larrier (Air Force) — 31.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Air Force at 0.128 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 Air Force Falcons vs Colorado State Rams?

Air Force Falcons 30, Colorado State Rams 13 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Air Force Falcons vs Colorado State Rams?

Air Force Falcons won with a final score of 30–13.

Where can I find the Air Force Falcons vs Colorado State Rams box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532603.

Who led Air Force Falcons vs Colorado State Rams in passing?

Zac Larrier (Air Force) led passers with 31.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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