North Dakota State Bison 26–31 Colorado Buffaloes: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated North Dakota State Bison 31–26 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: North Dakota State Bison 26, Colorado Buffaloes 31.

Game summary

Colorado Buffaloes edged North Dakota State Bison 31–26 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 439.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.65 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Cam Miller — 92.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jimmy Horn Jr. — 7 rec, 198.0 yds.
EPA edge: Colorado (+0.332/play) vs North Dakota State (+0.173/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Dakota State Bison	9	9	0	6	26
Colorado Buffaloes	12	3	6	6	31

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NDSUNorth Dakota State Bison

+3OPP 19

+3OPP 14

+3OPP 10

COLOColorado Buffaloes

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Dakota State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 36 yards
Colorado
Q1TD
THTravis Hunter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Shedeur Sanders pass to Travis Hunter for a touchdown (41 yards)
North Dakota State
Q1TD
JSJoe Stoffel
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Cam Miller pass to Joe Stoffel for a touchdown (7 yards)
Colorado
Q1TD
JHJimmy Horn Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Shedeur Sanders pass to Jimmy Horn Jr. for a touchdown (69 yards)
North Dakota State
Q2TD
CMCam Miller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Cam Miller rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
18-12
Field goal good from 31 yards
Colorado
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
18-15
Field goal good from 27 yards
Colorado
Q3TD
THTravis Hunter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Shedeur Sanders pass to Travis Hunter for a touchdown (13 yards)
Colorado
Q4TD
THTravis Hunter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
Shedeur Sanders pass to Travis Hunter for a touchdown (3 yards)
North Dakota State
Q4TD
CMCam Miller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Cam Miller rushes 20 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 439.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.65 EPA/play +22.59 EPA
Cam Miller (North Dakota State) — 271.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.59 EPA/play +13.68 EPA
TEAM (North Dakota State) — 0.0 yds · -0.25 EPA/play -0.49 EPA

Rushing

Cam Miller (North Dakota State) — 92.0 yds · 2 TD +0.42 EPA
CharMar Brown (North Dakota State) — 33.0 yds -0.35 EPA
Barika Kpeenu (North Dakota State) — 32.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

Jimmy Horn Jr. (Colorado) — 7 rec · 198.0 yds +1.47 EPA
Travis Hunter (Colorado) — 7 rec · 132.0 yds +1.34 EPA
LaJohntay Wester (Colorado) — 5 rec · 58.0 yds +0.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shedeur Sanders	Colorado	35	74.3%	439	4	+0.65	+22.59
Cam Miller	North Dakota State	23	78.3%	271	1	+0.59	+13.68
TEAM	North Dakota State	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.25	-0.49
Cole Payton	North Dakota State	3	66.7%	10	0	-0.41	-1.22

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Dakota State	Colorado
Plays	69	57
EPA / play	+0.173	+0.332
Total EPA	+11.97	+18.94
Success rate	47.8%	54.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.427	+0.645
Rush EPA / play	0.000	-0.166
Yards	454	504

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Dakota State	5	57	+1.11	Field goal
Q1	Colorado	6	75	+6.27	Pass TD
Q1	North Dakota State	10	75	+5.80	Pass TD
Q1	Colorado	2	75	+6.03	Pass TD
Q1	North Dakota State	10	72	+5.29	Rush TD
Q2	Colorado	4	9	-5.09	Ended
Q2	North Dakota State	10	16	-4.63	Field goal
Q2	Colorado	4	25	-0.89	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	5	27	+0.31	Punt
Q2	Colorado	7	89	+3.39	Field goal
Q3	Colorado	7	70	-1.30	Interception
Q3	North Dakota State	3	0	-3.09	Punt
Q3	Colorado	5	72	+5.92	Pass TD
Q3	North Dakota State	9	44	+1.12	Punt
Q3	Colorado	17	80	+5.98	Pass TD
Q4	North Dakota State	11	75	+6.38	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass to Jimmy Horn Jr. for a touchdown (69 yards) (+5.68 EPA)
Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass intercepted (-4.95 EPA)
Q4 · North Dakota State Bison · Cam Miller rushes 20 yards for a touchdown (+4.32 EPA)
Q1 · North Dakota State Bison · Cam Miller pass to TK Marshall for 48 yards (2nd & 7) (+3.91 EPA)
Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Dallan Hayden rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.89 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass to Travis Hunter for a touchdown (41 yards) (+3.49 EPA)
Q1 · North Dakota State Bison · Cam Miller rushes for 29 yards (2nd & 9) (+3.18 EPA)
Q3 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass to Travis Hunter for a touchdown (13 yards) (+3.09 EPA)

Key takeaways

Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (31–26) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 439.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Colorado at 0.332 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 North Dakota State Bison vs Colorado Buffaloes?

North Dakota State Bison 26, Colorado Buffaloes 31 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won North Dakota State Bison vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 26–31.

Where can I find the North Dakota State Bison vs Colorado Buffaloes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634206.

Who led North Dakota State Bison vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) led passers with 439.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for North Dakota State Bison at Colorado Buffaloes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.