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Baylor at Colorado
Sep 22, 2024 • Completed
Away
Baylor
Big 12

Final Score
31 - 38

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Game Conditions
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Colorado holds off Baylor 38-31
Colorado defeated Baylor 38-31 in Week 4 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 432-314 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Colorado set the terms early in a game that finished 38-31. Shedeur Sanders run for 2 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Colorado the first major swing.
Colorado's box score carried the story: 432 total yards, 91 rushing yards, and 341 passing yards. Baylor finished with 314 total yards, including 166 on the ground and 148 through the air.
Colorado converted 8-18 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Colorado led 17-24 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jamaal Bell 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Isaiah Hankins Kick).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Shedeur Sanders run for 2 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) (Colorado led 7-3 over Baylor).
Field Goal Good
Isaiah Hankins 32 yd FG GOOD (Baylor led 3-0 over Colorado).
Field Goal Good
Alejandro Mata 43 yd FG GOOD (Colorado led 10-10 over Baylor).
Passing Touchdown
S. Sanders pass to O. Miller for 58 yds for a TD (A. Mata KICK) (Colorado led 17-24 over Baylor).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Jamaal Bell 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Isaiah Hankins Kick) (Colorado led 10-17 over Baylor).
Passing Touchdown
Sawyer Robertson pass complete to Monaray Baldwin for 30 yds for a TD (Isaiah Hankins KICK) (Baylor led 10-7 over Colorado).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-31
Colorado defeated Baylor.
Total yards
432-314
Colorado held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
91
Colorado averaged 2.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
341
Colorado averaged 8.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-18
Colorado's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-17
Baylor's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Colorado | Baylor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 432 | 314 |
| Passing Yards | 341 | 148 |
| Rushing Yards | 91 | 166 |
| First Downs | 24 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-18 | 7-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-45 | 7-69 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-41 | 11-21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 36:08 | 23:52 |