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Massachusetts at Colorado
Sep 12, 2015 • Completed
Away
Massachusetts
Mid-American

Final Score
14 - 48

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Game Conditions
Humidity
26%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Colorado pulls away from Massachusetts 48-14
Colorado defeated Massachusetts 48-14 in Week 2 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 558-397 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Colorado set the terms early in a game that finished 48-14. Christian Powell run for 15 yds for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK) came with {'seconds': 45, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Colorado the first major swing.
Colorado's box score carried the story: 558 total yards, 390 rushing yards, and 168 passing yards. Massachusetts finished with 397 total yards, including 147 on the ground and 250 through the air.
Colorado converted 9-15 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Colorado led 31-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Christian Powell run for 35 yds for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Christian Powell run for 15 yds for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK) (Colorado led 7-0 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Jamal Wilson run for 2 yds for a TD, (Blake Lucas KICK) (Massachusetts led 7-7 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Sefo Liufau run for 7 yds for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK) (Colorado led 14-7 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Michael Adkins II run for 21 yds for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK) (Colorado led 21-14 over Massachusetts).
Rushing Touchdown
Phillip Lindsay 2 Yd Run (Diego Gonzalez Kick) (Colorado led 31-14 over Massachusetts).
Passing Touchdown
Blake Frohnapfel pass complete to Marken Michel for 18 yds for a TD, (Blake Lucas KICK) (Massachusetts led 14-14 over Colorado).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-14
Colorado defeated Massachusetts.
Total yards
558-397
Colorado held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
390
Colorado averaged 6.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
168
Colorado averaged 7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-15
Colorado's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
Massachusetts's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Colorado | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 558 | 397 |
| Passing Yards | 168 | 250 |
| Rushing Yards | 390 | 147 |
| First Downs | 32 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-15 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-65 | 4-50 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-24 | 24-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 59 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 35:57 | 24:03 |