Total Yards
Colorado475
Colorado State505
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Colorado State at Colorado
Aug 31, 2019 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2019RegularWeek 1
Away
Colorado State
Pac-12
Final Score
31 - 52
CSC
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Colorado
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Colorado232
Colorado State374
Rushing Yards
Colorado243
Colorado State131
Turnovers
Colorado0
Colorado State4
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature77°F
Wind15 mph SW
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
0.01 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Colorado vs Colorado State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Colorado27:05
Colorado State32:55
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Colorado pulls away from Colorado State 52-31
Colorado defeated Colorado State 52-31 in Week 1 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 475-505 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Colorado set the terms early in a game that finished 52-31. Dante Wright 39 Yd pass from Collin Hill (Max Poduska Kick) came with {'seconds': 42, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Colorado State the first major swing.
Colorado's box score carried the story: 475 total yards, 243 rushing yards, and 232 passing yards. Colorado State finished with 505 total yards, including 131 on the ground and 374 through the air.
Colorado converted 3-9 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-4, Colorado led 24-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was James Stefanou 41 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Dante Wright 39 Yd pass from Collin Hill (Max Poduska Kick) (Colorado State led 7-7 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Jalen Harris 1 Yd pass from Steven Montez (James Stefanou Kick) (Colorado led 7-0 over Colorado State).
Passing Touchdown
Warren Jackson 8 Yd pass from Collin Hill (Max Poduska Kick) (Colorado State led 14-10 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaren Mangham 5 Yd Run (James Stefanou Kick) (Colorado led 17-14 over Colorado State).
Rushing Touchdown
Dante Wright 41 Yd Run (Max Poduska Kick) (Colorado State led 21-17 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Laviska Shenault Jr. 25 Yd pass from Steven Montez (James Stefanou Kick) (Colorado led 24-21 over Colorado State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
52-31
Colorado defeated Colorado State.
Total yards
475-505
Colorado held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
243
Colorado averaged 6.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
232
Colorado averaged 11.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-9
Colorado's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-12
Colorado State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Colorado | Colorado State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 475 | 505 |
| Passing Yards | 232 | 374 |
| Rushing Yards | 243 | 131 |
| First Downs | 23 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-9 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-43 | 6-64 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-20 | 31-47 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 27:05 | 32:55 |