Total Yards
Colorado418
Colorado State499
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Colorado State at Colorado
Sep 17, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 3
Away
Colorado State
Pac-12
Final Score
35 - 43
CSC
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Colorado
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Colorado348
Colorado State397
Rushing Yards
Colorado70
Colorado State102
Turnovers
Colorado2
Colorado State4
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature64°F
Wind7 mph SW
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Colorado vs Colorado State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Colorado25:23
Colorado State34:37
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Colorado holds off Colorado State 43-35
Colorado defeated Colorado State 43-35 in Week 3 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 418-499 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Colorado set the terms early in a game that finished 43-35. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass intercepted for a TD Shilo Sanders return for 80 yds for a TD (Jace Feely KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Colorado State the first major swing.
Colorado's box score carried the story: 418 total yards, 70 rushing yards, and 348 passing yards. Colorado State finished with 499 total yards, including 102 on the ground and 397 through the air.
Colorado converted 4-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-4, Colorado led 14-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ron Hardge III 45 Yd Fumble Return (Jordan Noyes Kick).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass intercepted for a TD Shilo Sanders return for 80 yds for a TD (Jace Feely KICK) (Colorado State led 0-7 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Shedeur Sanders pass complete to Xavier Weaver for 24 yds for a TD (Jace Feely KICK) (Colorado led 14-14 over Colorado State).
Fumble Return Touchdown
Ron Hardge III 45 Yd Fumble Return (Jordan Noyes Kick) (Colorado led 7-14 over Colorado State).
Passing Touchdown
Tory Horton pass complete to Dallin Holker for 30 yds for a TD (Jordan Noyes KICK) (Colorado State led 7-7 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi pass complete to Louis Brown for 15 yds for a TD (Jordan Noyes KICK) (Colorado State led 21-14 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Shedeur Sanders pass complete to Jimmy Horn Jr. for 45 yds for a TD (Shedeur Sanders pass to Michael Harrison for Two-Point Conversion) (Colorado led 28-28 over Colorado State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
43-35
Colorado defeated Colorado State.
Total yards
418-499
Colorado held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
70
Colorado averaged 2.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
348
Colorado averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
Colorado's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
10-20
Colorado State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Colorado | Colorado State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 418 | 499 |
| Passing Yards | 348 | 397 |
| Rushing Yards | 70 | 102 |
| First Downs | 23 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 10-20 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-87 | 17-182 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 38-47 | 35-48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 25 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 25:23 | 34:37 |