Total Yards
Colorado464
Nebraska469
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Nebraska at Colorado
Sep 7, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 2
Away
Nebraska
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 34
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Colorado
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Colorado375
Nebraska290
Rushing Yards
Colorado89
Nebraska179
Turnovers
Colorado2
Nebraska3
Game Conditions
Temperature87°F
Wind11 mph SW
Humidity
17%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Colorado vs Nebraska box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Colorado30:36
Nebraska29:24
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Colorado edges Nebraska 34-31
Colorado defeated Nebraska 34-31 in Week 2 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 464-469 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Colorado set the terms early in a game that finished 34-31. Adrian Martinez pass complete to JD Spielman for 65 yds for a TD, (Isaac Armstrong KICK) came with {'seconds': 2, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Colorado's box score carried the story: 464 total yards, 89 rushing yards, and 375 passing yards. Nebraska finished with 469 total yards, including 179 on the ground and 290 through the air.
Colorado converted 6-17 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Colorado led 0-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Steven Montez pass complete to K.D. Nixon for 96 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez pass complete to JD Spielman for 65 yds for a TD, (Isaac Armstrong KICK) (Nebraska led 7-0 over Colorado).
Field Goal Good
Isaac Armstrong 26 yd FG GOOD (Nebraska led 17-0 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez run for 5 yds for a TD, (Isaac Armstrong KICK) (Nebraska led 14-0 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaren Mangham run for 11 yds for a TD, (James Stefanou KICK) (Colorado led 7-17 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez pass complete to Maurice Washington for 75 yds for a TD, (Isaac Armstrong KICK) (Nebraska led 24-14 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Adrian Martinez run for 6 yds for a TD, (Isaac Armstrong KICK) (Nebraska led 31-24 over Colorado).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-31
Colorado defeated Nebraska.
Total yards
464-469
Colorado held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
89
Colorado averaged 2.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
375
Colorado averaged 9.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-17
Colorado's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Nebraska's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Colorado | Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 464 | 469 |
| Passing Yards | 375 | 290 |
| Rushing Yards | 89 | 179 |
| First Downs | 22 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-17 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-65 | 7-65 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-41 | 16-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 46 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 30:36 | 29:24 |