Total Yards
Colorado553
California435
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California at Colorado
Oct 28, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 9
Away
California
ACC
Final Score
28 - 44
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Passing Yards
Colorado353
California374
Rushing Yards
Colorado200
California61
Turnovers
Colorado1
California1
Game Conditions
Temperature52°F
Wind5 mph SE
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Colorado31:51
California28:09
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Colorado beats California 44-28
Colorado defeated California 44-28 in Week 9 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 553-435 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Colorado set the terms early in a game that finished 44-28. Steven Montez run for 7 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) came with {'seconds': 42, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Colorado the first major swing.
Colorado's box score carried the story: 553 total yards, 200 rushing yards, and 353 passing yards. California finished with 435 total yards, including 61 on the ground and 374 through the air.
Colorado converted 11-17 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Colorado led 27-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Steven Montez pass complete to Shay Fields for 65 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Steven Montez run for 7 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (Colorado led 14-7 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Vic Wharton III pass complete to Kanawai Noa for 15 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) (California led 7-7 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Steven Montez pass complete to Devin Ross for 22 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (Colorado led 7-0 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Steven Montez pass complete to Shay Fields for 65 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (Colorado led 21-7 over California).
Field Goal Good
James Stefanou 29 yd FG GOOD (Colorado led 24-7 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Ross Bowers pass complete to Kanawai Noa for 27 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) (California led 14-24 over Colorado).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-28
Colorado defeated California.
Total yards
553-435
Colorado held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
200
Colorado averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
353
Colorado averaged 13.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
11-17
Colorado's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-17
California's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Colorado | California |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 553 | 435 |
| Passing Yards | 353 | 374 |
| Rushing Yards | 200 | 61 |
| First Downs | 27 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-17 | 8-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-58 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-27 | 30-53 |
| Rushing Attempts | 53 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 14 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 31:51 | 28:09 |