Total Yards
Alabama487
Colorado State391
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Colorado State at Alabama
Sep 16, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 3
Away
Colorado State
Pac-12
Final Score
23 - 41
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Passing Yards
Alabama248
Colorado State247
Rushing Yards
Alabama239
Colorado State144
Turnovers
Alabama0
Colorado State2
Game Conditions
Temperature83°F
Wind3 mph NE
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
0.14 in
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Box Score Comparison
Alabama vs Colorado State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Alabama26:07
Colorado State33:53
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Alabama beats Colorado State 41-23
Alabama defeated Colorado State 41-23 in Week 3 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 487-391 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 41-23. Jalen Hurts pass complete to Calvin Ridley for 78 yds for a TD, (Andy Pappanastos KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Alabama the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 487 total yards, 239 rushing yards, and 248 passing yards. Colorado State finished with 391 total yards, including 144 on the ground and 247 through the air.
Alabama converted 7-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Alabama led 24-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jalen Hurts pass complete to Calvin Ridley for 78 yds for a TD, (Andy Pappanastos KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jalen Hurts pass complete to Calvin Ridley for 78 yds for a TD, (Andy Pappanastos KICK) (Alabama led 14-0 over Colorado State).
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen Hurts 27 Yd Run (Andy Pappanastos Kick) (Alabama led 7-0 over Colorado State).
Field Goal Good
Andy Pappanastos 46 yd FG GOOD (Alabama led 17-0 over Colorado State).
Field Goal Good
Wyatt Bryan 27 yd FG GOOD (Colorado State led 3-17 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Nick Stevens pass complete to Warren Jackson for 4 yds for a TD ALABAMA Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Anthony Averett) declined, (Wyatt Bryan KICK) (Colorado State led 10-17 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Jalen Hurts pass complete to Robert Foster for 52 yds for a TD, (Andy Pappanastos KICK) (Alabama led 24-10 over Colorado State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-23
Alabama defeated Colorado State.
Total yards
487-391
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
239
Alabama averaged 6.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
248
Alabama averaged 11.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-12
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
10-18
Colorado State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Alabama | Colorado State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 487 | 391 |
| Passing Yards | 248 | 247 |
| Rushing Yards | 239 | 144 |
| First Downs | 23 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-12 | 10-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-45 | 3-14 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-21 | 21-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 26:07 | 33:53 |