Total Yards
TCU541
Colorado565
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Colorado at TCU
Sep 2, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 1
Away
Colorado
Big 12
Final Score
45 - 42
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Passing Yards
TCU279
Colorado510
Rushing Yards
TCU262
Colorado55
Turnovers
TCU2
Colorado1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature89°F
Wind9 mph E
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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TCU25:27
Colorado34:33
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Colorado edges TCU 45-42
Colorado defeated TCU 45-42 in Week 1 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 565-541 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Colorado set the terms early in a game that finished 45-42. Shedeur Sanders pass complete to Dylan Edwards for 4 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Colorado the first major swing.
Colorado's box score carried the story: 565 total yards, 55 rushing yards, and 510 passing yards. TCU finished with 541 total yards, including 262 on the ground and 279 through the air.
Colorado converted 9-15 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Colorado led 17-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Shedeur Sanders pass complete to Dylan Edwards for 75 yds for a TD (Jace Feely KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Shedeur Sanders pass complete to Dylan Edwards for 4 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) (Colorado led 7-0 over TCU).
Rushing Touchdown
Trey Sanders run for 7 yds for a TD (Griffin Kell KICK) (TCU led 7-7 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Trey Sanders run for 4 yds for a TD (Griffin Kell KICK) (TCU led 14-14 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Sy'veon Wilkerson run for 2 yds for a TD (Jace Feely KICK) (Colorado led 14-7 over TCU).
Field Goal Good
Jace Feely 49 yd FG GOOD (Colorado led 17-14 over TCU).
Passing Touchdown
Chandler Morris pass complete to Dylan Wright for 23 yds for a TD (Griffin Kell KICK) (TCU led 28-24 over Colorado).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-42
Colorado defeated TCU.
Total yards
565-541
Colorado held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
55
Colorado averaged 1.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
510
Colorado averaged 10.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-15
Colorado's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
10-17
TCU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | TCU | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 541 | 565 |
| Passing Yards | 279 | 510 |
| Rushing Yards | 262 | 55 |
| First Downs | 27 | 30 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-17 | 9-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-78 | 6-35 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-42 | 38-47 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 25:27 | 34:33 |