Total Yards
Houston431
Colorado300
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Colorado at Houston
Sep 12, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 3
Away
Colorado
Big 12
Final Score
20 - 36
CH
Home
Houston
Big 12
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Houston222
Colorado204
Rushing Yards
Houston209
Colorado96
Turnovers
Houston0
Colorado2
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature91°F
Wind8 mph SE
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
4.78
Postgame Win Probability
Houston: 78.4%
Colorado: 21.6%
Player Game Leaders
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Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Houston vs Colorado box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Houston36:45
Colorado23:15
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Houston beats Colorado 36-20
Houston defeated Colorado 36-20 in Week 3 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 431-300 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Houston set the terms early in a game that finished 36-20. Ethan Sanchez 52 yd FG GOOD came with 6:42 left in the first quarter, giving Houston the first major swing.
Houston's box score carried the story: 431 total yards, 209 rushing yards, and 222 passing yards. Colorado finished with 300 total yards, including 96 on the ground and 204 through the air.
Houston converted 7-18 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Houston led 16-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ethan Sanchez 52 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Ethan Sanchez 52 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 3-0 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Dean Connors run for 4 yds for a TD (Ethan Sanchez KICK) (Houston led 10-0 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Simeon Price run for 38 yds for a TD (Alejandro Mata KICK) (Colorado led 7-13 over Houston).
Field Goal Good
Ethan Sanchez 43 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 13-0 over Colorado).
Field Goal Good
Ethan Sanchez 47 yd FG GOOD (Houston led 16-7 over Colorado).
Rushing Touchdown
Zach Atkins 0 Yd Run (Alejandro Mata Kick) (Colorado led 14-16 over Houston).
Stat Callouts
Final score
36-20
Houston defeated Colorado.
Total yards
431-300
Houston held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
209
Houston averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
222
Houston averaged 9.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-18
Houston's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Colorado's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Houston | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 431 | 300 |
| Passing Yards | 222 | 204 |
| Rushing Yards | 209 | 96 |
| First Downs | 21 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-18 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-35 | 6-45 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-24 | 19-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 53 | 23 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 18 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 36:45 | 23:15 |