Total Yards
Colorado578
Colorado State225
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
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Colorado State at Colorado
Sep 3, 2016 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2016RegularWeek 1
Away
Colorado State
Pac-12
Final Score
7 - 44
CSC
Home
Colorado
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Colorado318
Colorado State63
Rushing Yards
Colorado260
Colorado State162
Turnovers
Colorado2
Colorado State4
Game Conditions
Temperature82°F
Wind0 mph E
Humidity
27%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Colorado vs Colorado State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Colorado34:36
Colorado State25:24
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Colorado routs Colorado State 44-7
Colorado defeated Colorado State 44-7 in Week 1 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 578-225 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Colorado set the terms early in a game that finished 44-7. Phillip Lindsay run for 1 yd for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK) came with {'seconds': 39, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Colorado the first major swing.
Colorado's box score carried the story: 578 total yards, 260 rushing yards, and 318 passing yards. Colorado State finished with 225 total yards, including 162 on the ground and 63 through the air.
Colorado converted 12-19 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-4, Colorado led 31-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Diego Gonzalez 30 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Phillip Lindsay run for 1 yd for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK) (Colorado led 21-0 over Colorado State).
Passing Touchdown
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Devin Ross for 17 yds for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK) (Colorado led 14-0 over Colorado State).
Rushing Touchdown
Alex Kelley 0 Yd Fumble Recovery (Diego Gonzalez Kick) (Colorado led 7-0 over Colorado State).
Field Goal Good
Diego Gonzalez 30 yd FG GOOD (Colorado led 24-0 over Colorado State).
Rushing Touchdown
Phillip Lindsay run for 1 yd for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK) (Colorado led 31-0 over Colorado State).
Field Goal Good
Diego Gonzalez 22 yd FG GOOD (Colorado led 37-0 over Colorado State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-7
Colorado defeated Colorado State.
Total yards
578-225
Colorado held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
260
Colorado averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
318
Colorado averaged 9.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
12-19
Colorado's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-16
Colorado State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Colorado | Colorado State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 578 | 225 |
| Passing Yards | 318 | 63 |
| Rushing Yards | 260 | 162 |
| First Downs | 28 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 12-19 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-35 | 2-15 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-33 | 12-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 56 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 14 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 34:36 | 25:24 |