Total Yards
Colorado345
Colorado State397
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2017)
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Colorado State at Colorado
Sep 2, 2017 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2017RegularWeek 1
Away
Colorado State
Pac-12
Final Score
3 - 17
CSC
Home
Colorado
Big 12
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Colorado202
Colorado State309
Rushing Yards
Colorado143
Colorado State88
Turnovers
Colorado2
Colorado State3
Game Conditions
Temperature84°F
Wind8 mph NE
Humidity
18%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Colorado vs Colorado State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Colorado28:43
Colorado State31:17
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Colorado beats Colorado State 17-3
Colorado defeated Colorado State 17-3 in Week 1 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 345-397 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Colorado set the terms early in a game that finished 17-3. James Stefanou 39 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 38, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Colorado the first major swing.
Colorado's box score carried the story: 345 total yards, 143 rushing yards, and 202 passing yards. Colorado State finished with 397 total yards, including 88 on the ground and 309 through the air.
Colorado converted 7-14 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Colorado led 17-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Phillip Lindsay run for 45 yds for a TD, (Chris Graham KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
James Stefanou 39 yd FG GOOD (Colorado led 10-0 over Colorado State).
Rushing Touchdown
Phillip Lindsay run for 45 yds for a TD, (Chris Graham KICK) (Colorado led 7-0 over Colorado State).
Field Goal Good
Wyatt Bryan 31 yd FG GOOD (Colorado State led 3-17 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Steven Montez pass complete to Shay Fields for 31 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (Colorado led 17-0 over Colorado State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
17-3
Colorado defeated Colorado State.
Total yards
345-397
Colorado held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
143
Colorado averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
202
Colorado averaged 7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-14
Colorado's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-18
Colorado State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Colorado | Colorado State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 345 | 397 |
| Passing Yards | 202 | 309 |
| Rushing Yards | 143 | 88 |
| First Downs | 19 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-14 | 9-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-59 | 10-120 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-29 | 24-47 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 28:43 | 31:17 |