BYU Cougars vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Colorado Buffaloes 36–14 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: BYU Cougars 36, Colorado Buffaloes 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	9	3	6	9	36
Colorado Buffaloes	0	6	6	6	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Parker Kingston (BYU) — 0.0 yds · -0.57 EPA/play -0.57 EPA
• Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 172.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.10 EPA/play -2.56 EPA
• Gerry Bohanon (BYU) — 25.0 yds · -4.99 EPA/play -4.99 EPA

Rushing

• LJ Martin (BYU) — 88.0 yds · 2 TD +0.21 EPA
• Pokaiaua Haunga (BYU) — 40.0 yds -0.23 EPA
• Jake Retzlaff (BYU) — 39.0 yds +0.46 EPA

Receiving

• Travis Hunter (Colorado) — 4 rec · 106.0 yds +1.61 EPA
• LaJohntay Wester (Colorado) — 4 rec · 51.0 yds +0.97 EPA
• Jimmy Horn Jr. (Colorado) — 4 rec · 22.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Parker Kingston	BYU	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.57	-0.57
Shedeur Sanders	Colorado	27	59.3%	172	2	-0.10	-2.56
Gerry Bohanon	BYU	1	0.0%	25	0	-4.99	-4.99
Jake Retzlaff	BYU	23	52.2%	167	0	-0.28	-6.38

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	Colorado
Plays	65	42
EPA / play	-0.136	-0.096
Total EPA	-8.82	-4.05
Success rate	40.0%	28.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.478	-0.095
Rush EPA / play	+0.078	-0.099
Yards	412	235

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	BYU	3	6	-2.64	Punt
Q1	Colorado	6	28	-3.67	Ended
Q1	BYU	6	62	+5.38	Rush TD
Q1	Colorado	3	-3	-2.63	Punt
Q1	BYU	6	8	-2.82	Field goal
Q1	BYU	4	42	-4.43	Interception
Q1	Colorado	6	40	-0.41	Missed FG
Q2	BYU	6	58	-3.10	Interception
Q2	Colorado	7	6	-3.36	Punt
Q2	BYU	8	25	-1.64	Field goal
Q3	Colorado	4	11	-2.31	Interception
Q3	BYU	9	55	+3.44	Rush TD
Q3	Colorado	4	63	+6.61	Pass TD
Q3	BYU	10	75	-1.81	Interception
Q4	Colorado	3	5	-1.99	Punt
Q4	BYU	4	47	+3.15	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass to Travis Hunter for a touchdown (43 yards) (+6.46 EPA)
2. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass to Travis Hunter for 58 yards (3rd & 12) (+5.8 EPA)
3. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Jake Retzlaff pass intercepted (-5.5 EPA)
4. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Punt return touchdown (-4.99 EPA)
5. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Gerry Bohanon pass intercepted (-4.99 EPA)
6. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass intercepted (-3.63 EPA)
7. Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders to Will Sheppard — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.55 EPA)
8. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders sacked for a loss of 23 yards (3rd & 3) (-3.48 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (36–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Parker Kingston (BYU) — yds.
• EPA edge: Colorado at -0.096 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 BYU Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes?

BYU Cougars 36, Colorado Buffaloes 14 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 36–14.

Where can I find the BYU Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677099.

Who led BYU Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Parker Kingston (BYU) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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