BYU Cougars vs. Colorado Buffaloes: 2025 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Colorado Buffaloes 24–21 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: BYU Cougars 24, Colorado Buffaloes 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	3	6	6	6	24
Colorado Buffaloes	12	0	6	0	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bear Bachmeier (BYU) — 187.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +11.32 EPA
• Parker Kingston (BYU) — 0.0 yds · -0.67 EPA/play -1.35 EPA
• Kaidon Salter (Colorado) — 84.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.16 EPA/play -3.08 EPA

Rushing

• Bear Bachmeier (BYU) — 98.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• LJ Martin (BYU) — 53.0 yds -0.34 EPA
• Kaidon Salter (Colorado) — 74.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Chase Roberts (BYU) — 5 rec · 49.0 yds +0.54 EPA
• Joseph Williams (Colorado) — 5 rec · 56.0 yds +0.40 EPA
• LJ Martin (BYU) — 4 rec · 40.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bear Bachmeier	BYU	27	70.4%	187	2	+0.42	+11.32
Parker Kingston	BYU	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.67	-1.35
Kaidon Salter	Colorado	19	57.9%	84	1	-0.16	-3.08

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	Colorado
Plays	65	53
EPA / play	+0.192	+0.028
Total EPA	+12.47	+1.48
Success rate	49.2%	52.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.344	-0.162
Rush EPA / play	+0.069	+0.134
Yards	406	286

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Colorado	11	75	+6.16	Rush TD
Q1	BYU	8	22	-5.38	Ended
Q1	Colorado	4	62	+4.39	Rush TD
Q1	BYU	7	70	+2.02	Ended
Q1	BYU	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	Colorado	8	31	-1.68	Punt
Q2	BYU	4	24	+0.06	Punt
Q2	Colorado	6	17	-1.85	Punt
Q2	BYU	10	67	+6.39	Pass TD
Q2	Colorado	4	8	-0.34	Ended
Q3	BYU	5	16	-1.76	Punt
Q3	Colorado	3	9	-1.14	Punt
Q3	BYU	9	64	+5.45	Pass TD
Q3	Colorado	6	75	+6.06	Pass TD
Q3	BYU	8	86	+7.48	Rush TD
Q4	Colorado	4	-15	-5.55	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Bear Bachmeier pass to Chase Roberts for a touchdown (4 yards) (+4.36 EPA)
2. Q4 · Colorado Buffaloes · Kaidon Salter sacked for a loss of 22 yards (3rd & 3) (-3.54 EPA)
3. Q2 · Colorado Buffaloes · Punt for 5 yards (-3.27 EPA)
4. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Bear Bachmeier to Chase Roberts — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.25 EPA)
5. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Cody Hagen rushes 32 yards for a touchdown (+2.96 EPA)
6. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Penalty (4th & 3) (+2.86 EPA)
7. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Enoch Nawahine rushes for 4 yards (4th & 1) (+2.67 EPA)
8. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Bear Bachmeier pass to Chase Roberts for a touchdown (5 yards) (+2.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (24–21) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Bear Bachmeier (BYU) — 187.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: BYU at 0.192 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 24, Colorado Buffaloes 21 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 24–21.

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=401756903.

Who led BYU Cougars vs Colorado Buffaloes in passing?

Bear Bachmeier (BYU) led passers with 187.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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.