Cincinnati Bearcats 23–34 Colorado Buffaloes: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2024

Quick answer

Colorado Buffaloes defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 34–23 in Week 9, 2024. Final score: Cincinnati Bearcats 23, Colorado Buffaloes 34.

Game summary

Colorado Buffaloes beat Cincinnati Bearcats 34–23 in Week 9 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 248.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.42 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Isaiah Augustave — 91.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Travis Hunter — 8 rec, 135.0 yds.
EPA edge: Colorado (+0.136/play) vs Cincinnati (+0.106/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Cincinnati Bearcats	6	6	0	9	23
Colorado Buffaloes	12	9	6	3	34

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bearcats

+3OPP 11

+3OPP 15

+3OPP 30

COLOColorado Buffaloes

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Colorado
Q1TD
THTravis Hunter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Shedeur Sanders pass to Travis Hunter for a touchdown (3 yards)
Cincinnati
Q1TD
TJTony Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Brendan Sorsby pass to Tony Johnson for a touchdown (6 yards)
Colorado
Q1TD
SSShedeur Sanders
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Shedeur Sanders rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Cincinnati
Q2TD
EPEvan Pryor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Evan Pryor rushes 13 yards for a touchdown
Colorado
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
12-15
Field goal good from 28 yards
Colorado
Q2TD
THTravis Hunter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Shedeur Sanders pass to Travis Hunter for a touchdown (34 yards)
Colorado
Q3TD
IAIsaiah Augustave
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
Isaiah Augustave rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Cincinnati
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
15-27
Field goal good from 32 yards
Cincinnati
Q4TD
JRJoe Royer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Brendan Sorsby pass to Joe Royer for a touchdown (6 yards)
Colorado
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
21-30
Field goal good from 47 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 248.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +12.64 EPA
Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) — 175.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -2.75 EPA

Rushing

Isaiah Augustave (Colorado) — 91.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
Corey Kiner (Cincinnati) — 94.0 yds +0.39 EPA
Dallan Hayden (Colorado) — 36.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Receiving

Travis Hunter (Colorado) — 8 rec · 135.0 yds +1.55 EPA
LaJohntay Wester (Colorado) — 5 rec · 56.0 yds +0.28 EPA
Tony Johnson (Cincinnati) — 4 rec · 54.0 yds +1.31 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shedeur Sanders	Colorado	30	76.7%	248	2	+0.42	+12.64
Brendan Sorsby	Cincinnati	30	46.7%	175	2	-0.09	-2.75

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Cincinnati	Colorado
Plays	62	69
EPA / play	+0.106	+0.136
Total EPA	+6.59	+9.41
Success rate	43.5%	49.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.092	+0.421
Rush EPA / play	+0.292	-0.083
Yards	350	381

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Cincinnati	3	0	-3.30	Punt
Q1	Colorado	10	32	+1.10	Pass TD
Q1	Cincinnati	7	79	+6.87	Pass TD
Q1	Colorado	11	53	+2.52	Rush TD
Q2	Cincinnati	10	62	+5.47	Rush TD
Q2	Colorado	12	64	+1.11	Field goal
Q2	Cincinnati	7	29	-3.80	Ended
Q2	Colorado	5	54	+5.63	Pass TD
Q3	Colorado	8	31	-0.54	Punt
Q3	Cincinnati	5	23	-0.30	Punt
Q3	Colorado	6	52	+2.73	Rush TD
Q3	Cincinnati	3	-4	-3.61	Punt
Q3	Colorado	6	28	-0.40	Punt
Q3	Cincinnati	12	52	-0.26	Field goal
Q4	Colorado	3	9	-1.05	Punt
Q4	Cincinnati	11	91	+8.04	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders pass to Travis Hunter for a touchdown (34 yards) (+5.33 EPA)
Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Brendan Sorsby rushes for 21 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.78 EPA)
Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Corey Kiner rushes for 23 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.07 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Shedeur Sanders sacked for a loss of 10 yards (2nd & 3) (-2.84 EPA)
Q1 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Brendan Sorsby pass to Evan Pryor for 40 yards (1st & 10) (+2.69 EPA)
Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Brendan Sorsby — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.52 EPA)
Q1 · Colorado Buffaloes · Penalty (4th & 1) (+2.5 EPA)
Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Rush (1st & 10) (-2.47 EPA)

Key takeaways

Colorado Buffaloes controlled the final (34–23) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) — 248.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Colorado at 0.136 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 Cincinnati Bearcats vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Cincinnati Bearcats 23, Colorado Buffaloes 34 in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs Colorado Buffaloes?

Colorado Buffaloes won with a final score of 23–34.

Where can I find the Cincinnati Bearcats vs Colorado Buffaloes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636907.

Who led Cincinnati Bearcats vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Shedeur Sanders (Colorado) led passers with 248.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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