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Colorado at Colorado State
Sep 14, 2024 • Completed
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Colorado
Big 12

Final Score
28 - 9

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Rushing Yards
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Game Conditions
Humidity
14%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Colorado beats Colorado State 28-9
Colorado defeated Colorado State 28-9 in Week 3 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 419-340 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Colorado set the terms early in a game that finished 28-9. Jordan Noyes 25 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 21, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Colorado State the first major swing.
Colorado's box score carried the story: 419 total yards, 109 rushing yards, and 310 passing yards. Colorado State finished with 340 total yards, including 131 on the ground and 209 through the air.
Colorado converted 5-11 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, Colorado led 14-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Shedeur Sanders pass complete to LaJohntay Wester for 34 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Jordan Noyes 25 yd FG GOOD (Colorado State led 3-0 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Shedeur Sanders pass complete to LaJohntay Wester for 34 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) (Colorado led 14-3 over Colorado State).
Passing Touchdown
Shedeur Sanders pass complete to LaJohntay Wester for 4 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) (Colorado led 7-3 over Colorado State).
Passing Touchdown
Shedeur Sanders pass complete to Travis Hunter for 2 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) (Colorado led 21-3 over Colorado State).
Rushing Touchdown
Justin Marshall run for 5 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed) (Colorado State led 9-28 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Shedeur Sanders pass complete to Travis Hunter for 21 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) (Colorado led 28-3 over Colorado State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-9
Colorado defeated Colorado State.
Total yards
419-340
Colorado held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
109
Colorado averaged 5.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
310
Colorado averaged 6.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-11
Colorado's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
Colorado State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Colorado State | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 340 | 419 |
| Passing Yards | 209 | 310 |
| Rushing Yards | 131 | 109 |
| First Downs | 17 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-15 | 5-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 5-6 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-94 | 12-115 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-39 | 36-49 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 19 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 29:53 | 30:07 |