Colorado Buffaloes vs. Houston Cougars: 2025 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Houston Cougars defeated Colorado Buffaloes 36–20 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Colorado Buffaloes 20, Houston Cougars 36.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado Buffaloes	0	12	0	6	20
Houston Cougars	9	6	9	9	36

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Conner Weigman (Houston) — 197.0 yds · +0.12 EPA/play +2.82 EPA
• Ryan Staub (Colorado) — 225.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.24 EPA/play -9.50 EPA

Rushing

• Dean Connors (Houston) — 89.0 yds · 1 TD -0.43 EPA
• Conner Weigman (Houston) — 95.0 yds · 2 TD +0.45 EPA
• Stacy Sneed (Houston) — 35.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Omarion Miller (Colorado) — 3 rec · 54.0 yds -0.48 EPA
• Stephon Johnson (Houston) — 4 rec · 89.0 yds +0.49 EPA
• Tanner Koziol (Houston) — 4 rec · 33.0 yds -0.02 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Conner Weigman	Houston	24	58.3%	197	0	+0.12	+2.82
Ryan Staub	Colorado	40	47.5%	225	1	-0.24	-9.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Colorado	Houston
Plays	60	78
EPA / play	-0.039	-0.056
Total EPA	-2.36	-4.40
Success rate	30.0%	39.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.238	+0.117
Rush EPA / play	+0.357	-0.134
Yards	351	414

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Colorado	8	36	+0.01	Punt
Q1	Houston	9	63	+1.81	Field goal
Q1	Colorado	3	8	-2.08	Punt
Q1	Houston	5	79	+6.04	Rush TD
Q1	Colorado	3	9	-1.65	Punt
Q1	Houston	6	16	-3.87	Field goal
Q2	Colorado	3	2	-2.72	Punt
Q2	Houston	3	2	-2.90	Punt
Q2	Colorado	10	78	+5.24	Rush TD
Q2	Houston	11	46	-0.16	Field goal
Q2	Colorado	6	88	+6.61	Rush TD
Q2	Houston	2	-4	0.00	Ended
Q3	Houston	15	72	+3.01	Field goal
Q3	Colorado	3	2	-3.34	Punt
Q3	Houston	9	61	+4.31	Rush TD
Q3	Colorado	4	-2	-4.49	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Dean Connors rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-5.51 EPA)
2. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Ryan Staub pass to Joseph Williams for a touchdown (37 yards) (+5.1 EPA)
3. Q4 · Houston Cougars · Field goal missed (-4.96 EPA)
4. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Zach Atkins rushes 19 yards for a touchdown (+4.85 EPA)
5. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Ryan Staub rushes for 44 yards (4th & 8) (+4.43 EPA)
6. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Simeon Price rushes 38 yards for a touchdown (+3.95 EPA)
7. Q3 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman pass to Amare Thomas for 12 yards (4th & 4) (+3.49 EPA)
8. Q1 · Houston Cougars · Conner Weigman rushes for 49 yards (1st & 10) (+3.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Houston Cougars controlled the final (36–20) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Conner Weigman (Houston) — 197.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Colorado at -0.039 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 Houston Cougars?

Colorado Buffaloes 20, Houston Cougars 36 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Colorado Buffaloes vs Houston Cougars?

Houston Cougars won with a final score of 20–36.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756893.

Who led Colorado Buffaloes vs Houston Cougars in passing?

Conner Weigman (Houston) led passers with 197.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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