Total Yards
Washington State447
Colorado255
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2023)
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Colorado at Washington State
Nov 18, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 12
Away
Colorado
Big 12
Final Score
14 - 56
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Washington State
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Passing Yards
Washington State342
Colorado164
Rushing Yards
Washington State105
Colorado91
Turnovers
Washington State2
Colorado3
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature34°F
Wind6 mph E
Humidity
97%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Washington State30:22
Colorado29:38
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Game Story
Washington State routs Colorado 56-14
Washington State defeated Colorado 56-14 in Week 12 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 447-255 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Washington State set the terms early in a game that finished 56-14. Lincoln Victor run for 15 yds for a TD (Dean Janikowski KICK) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Washington State the first major swing.
Washington State's box score carried the story: 447 total yards, 105 rushing yards, and 342 passing yards. Colorado finished with 255 total yards, including 91 on the ground and 164 through the air.
Washington State converted 6-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Washington State led 42-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Cameron Ward pass complete to Kyle Williams for 34 yds for a TD (Dean Janikowski KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Lincoln Victor run for 15 yds for a TD (Dean Janikowski KICK) (Washington State led 7-0 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Shedeur Sanders pass complete to Travis Hunter for 45 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) (Colorado led 7-14 over Washington State).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Leyton Smithson 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Dean Janikowski Kick) (Colorado led 7-21 over Washington State).
Fumble Return Touchdown
Brennan Jackson 40 Yd Fumble Return (Dean Janikowski Kick) (Colorado led 0-14 over Washington State).
Passing Touchdown
Cameron Ward pass complete to Nakia Watson for 23 yds for a TD (Dean Janikowski KICK) (Washington State led 28-7 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Cameron Ward run for 2 yds for a TD (Dean Janikowski KICK) (Washington State led 42-7 over Colorado).
Stat Callouts
Final score
56-14
Washington State defeated Colorado.
Total yards
447-255
Washington State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
105
Washington State averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
342
Washington State averaged 10.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
Washington State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-17
Colorado's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Washington State | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 447 | 255 |
| Passing Yards | 342 | 164 |
| Rushing Yards | 105 | 91 |
| First Downs | 22 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-11 | 4-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-51 | 5-50 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-33 | 12-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 30:22 | 29:38 |