Colorado Buffaloes 48–21 UCF Knights: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2024

Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated UCF Knights 48–21 in Week 5, 2024. Final score: Colorado Buffaloes 48, UCF Knights 21.

Game summary

Colorado Buffaloes rolled past UCF Knights 48–21 in Week 5 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 235.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.04 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: RJ Harvey — 77.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Travis Hunter — 8 rec, 60.0 yds.
EPA edge: Colorado (+0.041/play) vs UCF (-0.123/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado Buffaloes	12	12	12	0	48
UCF Knights	6	6	6	6	21

Scoring Map

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

COLOColorado Buffaloes

+3OPP 19

+3OPP 29

UCFUCF Knights

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Colorado
Q1TD
THTravis Hunter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Shedeur Sanders pass to Travis Hunter for a touchdown (23 yards)
UCF
Q1TD
RHRJ Harvey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
KJ Jefferson pass to RJ Harvey for a touchdown (75 yards)
Colorado
Q1TD
WSWill Sheppard
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Shedeur Sanders pass to Will Sheppard for a touchdown (47 yards)
Colorado
Q2TD
DHDallan Hayden
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Dallan Hayden rushes 14 yards for a touchdown
UCF
Q2TD
KJKJ Jefferson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
KJ Jefferson rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Colorado
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
21-12
Field goal good from 36 yards
Colorado
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 29
Score
24-12
Field goal good from 46 yards
Colorado
Q3TD
MWMicah Welch
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-12
Micah Welch rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
UCF
Q3TD
XTXavier Townsend
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-18
KJ Jefferson pass to Xavier Townsend for a touchdown (15 yards)
Colorado
Q3TD
LWLaJohntay Wester
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-18
Shedeur Sanders pass to LaJohntay Wester for a touchdown (10 yards)
UCF
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-24
Fumble returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 235.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.42 EPA
KJ Jefferson (UCF) — 241.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.34 EPA/play -13.41 EPA

Rushing

RJ Harvey (UCF) — 77.0 yds -0.04 EPA
KJ Jefferson (UCF) — 88.0 yds · 1 TD +0.38 EPA
Dallan Hayden (Colorado) — 33.0 yds · 1 TD -0.12 EPA

Receiving

Travis Hunter (Colorado) — 8 rec · 60.0 yds +0.34 EPA
Will Sheppard (Colorado) — 4 rec · 99.0 yds +2.62 EPA
Xavier Townsend (UCF) — 4 rec · 50.0 yds +1.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shedeur Sanders	Colorado	35	74.3%	235	3	+0.04	+1.42
KJ Jefferson	UCF	39	48.7%	241	2	-0.34	-13.41

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Colorado	UCF
Plays	62	77
EPA / play	+0.041	-0.123
Total EPA	+2.53	-9.51
Success rate	45.2%	40.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.041	-0.344
Rush EPA / play	+0.041	+0.103
Yards	376	430

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Colorado	3	-10	-4.96	Interception
Q1	UCF	9	25	-3.98	Interception
Q1	Colorado	11	80	+6.45	Pass TD
Q1	UCF	1	75	+6.28	Pass TD
Q1	Colorado	8	85	+7.16	Pass TD
Q1	UCF	4	-3	-4.26	Punt
Q2	Colorado	5	35	+3.05	Rush TD
Q2	UCF	8	68	+5.97	Rush TD
Q2	Colorado	7	45	-2.45	Ended
Q2	UCF	6	12	-1.81	Punt
Q2	Colorado	6	24	-1.40	Field goal
Q2	UCF	3	-1	-0.61	Punt
Q2	Colorado	1	7	-2.04	Field goal
Q3	UCF	8	43	-0.09	Missed FG
Q3	Colorado	3	35	+2.06	Rush TD
Q3	UCF	3	11	-4.15	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · UCF Knights · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-9.9 EPA)
Q1 · UCF Knights · KJ Jefferson pass to RJ Harvey for a touchdown (75 yards) (+6.28 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass to Will Sheppard for a touchdown (47 yards) (+5.65 EPA)
Q3 · UCF Knights · KJ Jefferson pass intercepted (-5.23 EPA)
Q1 · UCF Knights · KJ Jefferson pass intercepted (-4.91 EPA)
Q3 · UCF Knights · KJ Jefferson pass to Trent Whittemore for 54 yards (1st & 10) (+4.76 EPA)
Q3 · UCF Knights · Fumble (-4.67 EPA)
Q4 · UCF Knights · KJ Jefferson rushes for 10 yards (4th & 9) (+4.23 EPA)

Key takeaways

Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (48–21) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 235.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Colorado at 0.041 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 Buffaloes vs UCF Knights?

Colorado Buffaloes 48, UCF Knights 21 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Colorado Buffaloes vs UCF Knights?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 48–21.

Where can I find the Colorado Buffaloes vs UCF Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636885.

Who led Colorado Buffaloes vs UCF Knights in passing?

Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) led passers with 235.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

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