Total Yards
Colorado569
Northern Colorado273
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2017)
Game Center
Northern Colorado at Colorado
Sep 16, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 3
Away
Northern Colorado
Road profile
Final Score
21 - 41
NCC
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Colorado
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Colorado357
Northern Colorado202
Rushing Yards
Colorado212
Northern Colorado71
Turnovers
Colorado3
Northern Colorado2
Game Conditions
Temperature54°F
Wind7 mph NE
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Colorado vs Northern Colorado box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Colorado31:26
Northern Colorado28:34
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Colorado beats Northern Colorado 41-21
Colorado defeated Northern Colorado 41-21 in Week 3 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 569-273 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Colorado set the terms early in a game that finished 41-21. Jacob Knipp pass complete to Alex Wesley for 33 yds for a TD, (Collin Root KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Northern Colorado the first major swing.
Colorado's box score carried the story: 569 total yards, 212 rushing yards, and 357 passing yards. Northern Colorado finished with 273 total yards, including 71 on the ground and 202 through the air.
Colorado converted 7-14 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, Colorado led 28-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was James Stefanou 34 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jacob Knipp pass complete to Alex Wesley for 33 yds for a TD, (Collin Root KICK) (Northern Colorado led 7-0 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Steven Montez pass complete to Devin Ross for 4 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (Colorado led 7-7 over Northern Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Phillip Lindsay run for 5 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (Colorado led 14-7 over Northern Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Steven Montez pass complete to Bryce Bobo for 29 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (Colorado led 28-7 over Northern Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Jacob Knipp pass complete to Alex Wesley for 52 yds for a TD, (Collin Root KICK) (Northern Colorado led 14-28 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Steven Montez pass complete to Shay Fields for 28 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (Colorado led 21-7 over Northern Colorado).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-21
Colorado defeated Northern Colorado.
Total yards
569-273
Colorado held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
212
Colorado averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
357
Colorado averaged 8.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-14
Colorado's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-14
Northern Colorado's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Colorado | Northern Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 569 | 273 |
| Passing Yards | 357 | 202 |
| Rushing Yards | 212 | 71 |
| First Downs | 30 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-14 | 1-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 14-114 | 7-60 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-41 | 20-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 31:26 | 28:34 |