Total Yards
Michigan397
Colorado325
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Colorado at Michigan
Sep 17, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 3
Away
Colorado
Big 12
Final Score
28 - 45
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Michigan
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Passing Yards
Michigan229
Colorado261
Rushing Yards
Michigan168
Colorado64
Turnovers
Michigan1
Colorado0
Game Conditions
Temperature72°F
Wind7 mph S
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Michigan31:35
Colorado28:25
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan beats Colorado 45-28
Michigan defeated Colorado 45-28 in Week 3 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 397-325 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 45-28. Sefo Liufau pass complete to Devin Ross for 6 yds for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK) came with {'seconds': 49, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Colorado the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 397 total yards, 168 rushing yards, and 229 passing yards. Colorado finished with 325 total yards, including 64 on the ground and 261 through the air.
Michigan converted 5-16 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Michigan led 24-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Wilton Speight pass complete to Amara Darboh for 45 yds for a TD, (Kenny Allen KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Devin Ross for 6 yds for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK) (Colorado led 21-7 over Michigan).
Sack
Wilton Speight sacked by Chidobe Awuzie for a loss of 10 yards Wilton Speight fumbled, recovered by Colo Derek McCartney , return for 18 yds for TD (Diego Gonzalez KICK) (Michigan led 0-14 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Sefo Liufau pass complete to Devin Ross for 37 yds for a TD, (Diego Gonzalez KICK) (Colorado led 7-0 over Michigan).
Blocked Punt
TEAM punt blocked by Michael Jocz blocked by Michael Jocz Grant Perry return for 6 yds for a TD, (Kenny Allen KICK) (Colorado led 14-7 over Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Kenny Allen 39 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 17-21 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Jehu Chesson run for 17 yds for a TD, (Kenny Allen KICK) (Michigan led 14-21 over Colorado).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-28
Michigan defeated Colorado.
Total yards
397-325
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
168
Michigan averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
229
Michigan averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-16
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-13
Colorado's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 397 | 325 |
| Passing Yards | 229 | 261 |
| Rushing Yards | 168 | 64 |
| First Downs | 20 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-16 | 1-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-41 | 7-46 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-30 | 18-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 31:35 | 28:25 |