Total Yards
Colorado210
BYU331
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BYU at Colorado
Dec 29, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
Valero Alamo Bowl
Season 2024PostseasonWeek 1
Away
BYU
Big 12
Final Score
36 - 14
BC
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Colorado
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Colorado208
BYU151
Rushing Yards
Colorado2
BYU180
Turnovers
Colorado2
BYU3
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature69°F
Wind4 mph NW
Humidity
23%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Colorado vs BYU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Colorado24:04
BYU35:56
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
BYU pulls away from Colorado 36-14
BYU defeated Colorado 36-14 in Week 1 of the 2024 postseason slate, finishing with a 331-210 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
BYU set the terms early in a game that finished 36-14. Will Ferrin 51 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 19, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving BYU the first major swing.
BYU's box score carried the story: 331 total yards, 180 rushing yards, and 151 passing yards. Colorado finished with 210 total yards, including 2 on the ground and 208 through the air.
BYU converted 8-14 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, BYU led 20-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Ferrin 54 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Will Ferrin 51 yd FG GOOD (BYU led 10-0 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
LJ Martin run for 1 yd for a TD (Will Ferrin KICK) (BYU led 7-0 over Colorado).
Punt
Mark Vassett punt for 48 yds , Parker Kingston returns for 64 yds for a TD (Will Ferrin KICK) (Colorado led 0-17 over BYU).
Field Goal Good
Will Ferrin 54 yd FG GOOD (BYU led 20-0 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Sione I Moa run for 13 yds for a TD (Will Ferrin KICK) (BYU led 27-0 over Colorado).
Passing Touchdown
Shedeur Sanders pass complete to Travis Hunter for 43 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) (Colorado led 7-27 over BYU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
36-14
BYU defeated Colorado.
Total yards
331-210
BYU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
180
BYU averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
151
BYU averaged 6.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-14
BYU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-9
Colorado's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Colorado | BYU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 210 | 331 |
| Passing Yards | 208 | 151 |
| Rushing Yards | 2 | 180 |
| First Downs | 9 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-9 | 8-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-65 | 9-80 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-23 | 12-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 19 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 24:04 | 35:56 |