2023 Colorado Buffaloes football team

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The 2023 Colorado Buffaloes football team represented the University of Colorado Boulder as a member of the Pac-12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This was the program's 13th and final year in the Pac-12 before they rejoined the Big 12 Conference in 2024. The Buffaloes were led by first-year head coach Deion Sanders. They played their home games on campus at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. The Colorado Buffaloes football team drew an average home attendance of 53,180 in 2023, the 36th highest in college football.^[1]

ConferencePac-12 Conference

Record4–8 (1–8 Pac-12)

Headcoach

Deion Sanders (1st season)

OffensivecoordinatorSean Lewis (1st season)

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2023 Colorado Buffaloes football

Conference	Pac-12 Conference
Record	4–8 (1–8 Pac-12)
Head coach	Deion Sanders (1st season)
Offensive coordinator	Sean Lewis (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinator	Pat Shurmur (1st season)
Offensive scheme	Veer and shoot
Defensive coordinator	Charles Kelly (1st season)
Base defense	Multiple
Home stadium	Folsom Field
Uniform

Seasons ← 2022 2024 →

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2023 Pac-12 Conference football standings
v t e
Team	W		L	W		L
No. 2 Washington y$^	9	–	0	14	–	1
No. 6 Oregon y	8	–	1	12	–	2
No. 11 Arizona	7	–	2	10	–	3
Oregon State	5	–	4	8	–	5
Utah	5	–	4	8	–	5
USC	5	–	4	8	–	5
California	4	–	5	6	–	7
UCLA	4	–	5	8	–	5
Washington State	2	–	7	5	–	7
Stanford	2	–	7	3	–	9
Arizona State*	2	–	7	3	–	9
Colorado	1	–	8	4	–	8
Championship: Washington 34, Oregon 31
^ – College Football Playoff participant $ – Conference champion y – Championship game participant * – Ineligible for postseason play due to self-imposed ban for 2020 recruiting violations Rankings from AP Poll

Schedule

The Colorado Buffaloes and the Pac-12 announced the 2023 football schedule on January 18, 2023.^[2]

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Date	Time	Opponent	Rank	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
September 2	10:00 a.m.	at No. 17 TCU*		Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX (Big Noon Kickoff)	Fox	W 45–42	53,294
September 9	10:00 a.m.	Nebraska*	No. 22	Folsom Field Boulder, CO (rivalry, Big Noon Kickoff)	Fox	W 36–14	53,241
September 16	8:00 p.m.	Colorado State*	No. 18	Folsom Field Boulder, CO (Rocky Mountain Showdown, College GameDay, Big Noon Kickoff)	ESPN	W 43–35 ^2OT	53,141
September 23	1:30 p.m.	at No. 10 Oregon	No. 19	Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR	ABC	L 6–42	59,889
September 30	10:00 a.m.	No. 8 USC		Folsom Field Boulder, CO (Big Noon Kickoff)	Fox	L 41–48	54,032
October 7	4:30 p.m.	at Arizona State		Mountain America Stadium Tempe, AZ	P12N	W 27–24	54,086
October 13	8:00 p.m.	Stanford		Folsom Field Boulder, CO	ESPN	L 43–46 ^2OT	53,154
October 28	5:30 p.m.	at No. 23 UCLA		Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA	ABC	L 16–28	71,343
November 4	8:00 p.m.	No. 16 Oregon State		Folsom Field Boulder, CO	ESPN	L 19–26	52,725
November 11	12:00 p.m.	No. 21 Arizona		Folsom Field Boulder, CO	P12N	L 31–34	52,788
November 17	8:30 p.m.	at Washington State		Martin Stadium Pullman, WA	FS1	L 14−56	27,869
November 25	1:00 p.m.	at Utah		Rice–Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT (Rumble in the Rockies)	P12N	L 17−23	51,595
*Non-conference game Homecoming Rankings from AP Poll (and CFP Rankings, after October 31) - Released prior to game All times are in Mountain time

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Rankings

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Ranking movements
**Legend:** ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
	Week
Poll	Pre	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	Final
AP	—	22	18	19	RV	RV	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Coaches	—	25	21	19	RV	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
CFP	Not released									—	—	—	—	—	—	Not released

Preseason

Spring game

The Colorado Buffaloes spring game was held on April 22, 2023 at Folsom Field. The 2023 spring game sold out for the first time since 1996 and was the highest attended spring game to date in program history with 47,277 in attendance.^[4]^[5]^[6] The game was televised nationally by ESPN and was the only spring game to air on the main network.^[7]

Colorado Black vs Gold

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Colorado Gold (Offense)	17	8	14	0	39
Colorado Black (Defense)	8	3	8	8	27

at Folsom Field, Boulder, CO

Date: April 22, 2023
Game time: 1:00 p.m. MDT
Game attendance: 47,277
TV: ESPN

Game summaries

at No. 17 TCU

Colorado Buffaloes (0–0) at No. 17 TCU Horned Frogs (0–0) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Buffaloes	7	10	14	14	45
No. 17 Horned Frogs	0	14	14	14	42

at Amon G. Carter Stadium • Fort Worth, Texas

Date: September 2, 2023
Game time: 10:00 a.m. MDT
Game weather: Sunny, 86 °F (30 °C)
Game attendance: 53,294
Referee: Kevin Mar
TV announcers (Fox): Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (analyst), and Jenny Taft (sideline reporter)

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Game information
First quarter (08:58) COL – Dylan Edwards 4-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 13 plays, 73 yards, 5:06; Colorado 7–0) Second quarter (13:57) TCU – Trey Sanders 7-yard run, Griffin Kell kick (Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 02:17; Tied 7–7) (9:28) COL – Sy'veon Wilkerson 2-yard run, Jace Feely kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:29; Colorado 14–7) (1:53) TCU – Trey Sanders 4-yard run, Griffin Kell kick (Drive: 4 plays, 22 yards, 1:05; Tied 14–14) (0:00) COL – Jace Feely 49-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 44 yards, 1:53; Colorado 17–14) Third quarter (14:24) COL – Dylan Edwards 75-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Griffin Kell kick (Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:36; Colorado 24–14) (13:29) TCU – Jared Wiley 21-yard pass from Chandler Morris, Griffin Kell kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:55; Colorado 24–21) (02:32) TCU – Dylan Wright 23-yard pass from Chandler Morris, Griffin Kell kick (Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 2:01; TCU 28–24) (0:27) COL – Dylan Edwards 7-yard run, Jace Feely kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:05; Colorado 31–28) Fourth quarter (10:49) TCU – Chandler Morris 19-yard run, Griffin Kell kick (Drive: 14 plays, 79 yards, 4:31; TCU 35–31) (7:36) COL – Jimmy Horn Jr. 26-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Jace Feely kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 0:21; Colorado 38–35) (7:00) TCU – Trey Sanders 1-yard run, Griffin Kell kick (Drive: 2 plays, 8 yards, 3:13; TCU 42–38) (4:25) COL – Dylan Edwards 46-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Jace Feely kick (Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 2:28; Colorado 45–42)

Game information

First quarter

(08:58) COL – Dylan Edwards 4-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 13 plays, 73 yards, 5:06; Colorado 7–0)

Second quarter

(13:57) TCU – Trey Sanders 7-yard run, Griffin Kell kick (Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 02:17; Tied 7–7)
(9:28) COL – Sy'veon Wilkerson 2-yard run, Jace Feely kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:29; Colorado 14–7)
(1:53) TCU – Trey Sanders 4-yard run, Griffin Kell kick (Drive: 4 plays, 22 yards, 1:05; Tied 14–14)
(0:00) COL – Jace Feely 49-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 44 yards, 1:53; Colorado 17–14)

Third quarter

(14:24) COL – Dylan Edwards 75-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Griffin Kell kick (Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:36; Colorado 24–14)
(13:29) TCU – Jared Wiley 21-yard pass from Chandler Morris, Griffin Kell kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:55; Colorado 24–21)
(02:32) TCU – Dylan Wright 23-yard pass from Chandler Morris, Griffin Kell kick (Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 2:01; TCU 28–24)
(0:27) COL – Dylan Edwards 7-yard run, Jace Feely kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:05; Colorado 31–28)

Fourth quarter

(10:49) TCU – Chandler Morris 19-yard run, Griffin Kell kick (Drive: 14 plays, 79 yards, 4:31; TCU 35–31)
(7:36) COL – Jimmy Horn Jr. 26-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Jace Feely kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 0:21; Colorado 38–35)
(7:00) TCU – Trey Sanders 1-yard run, Griffin Kell kick (Drive: 2 plays, 8 yards, 3:13; TCU 42–38)
(4:25) COL – Dylan Edwards 46-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Jace Feely kick (Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 2:28; Colorado 45–42)

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Statistics	COL	TCU
First downs	30	27
Total yards	565	541
Rushes/yards	34–55	37–262
Passing yards	510	279
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	38–47–0	24–42–2
Time of possession	34:33	25:27

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Colorado	Passing	Shedeur Sanders	38/47, 510 yards, 4 TD
	Rushing	Sy'veon Wilkerson	13 carries, 45 yards, TD
	Receiving	Dylan Edwards	5 receptions, 135 yards, 3 TD
TCU	Passing	Chandler Morris	24/42, 279 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Emani Bailey	14 carries, 164 yards
	Receiving	J. P. Richardson	6 receptions, 63 yards

vs Nebraska

Nebraska Cornhuskers (0–1) vs No. 22 Colorado Buffaloes (1–0) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cornhuskers	0	0	7	7	14
No. 22 Buffaloes	0	13	10	13	36

at Folsom Field • Boulder, CO

Date: September 9, 2023
Game time: 10:00 a.m. MDT
Game weather: Sunny, 72 °F (22 °C)
Game attendance: 53,241
Referee: Kole Knueppel
TV announcers (Fox): Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (analyst), Jenny Taft (sideline)

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Game information
First quarter None Second quarter (4:20) COL – Jace Feely 31-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:12; Colorado 3–0) (2:35) COL - Tar'Varish Dawson 30-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Jace Feely kick (Drive: 1 play, 30 yards, 0:08; Colorado 10–0) (0:00) COL – Jace Feely 32-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 0:49; Colorado 13–0) Third quarter (9:50) NEB – Jeff Sims 7-yard rush, Tristan Alvano kick (Drive: 4 plays, 66 yards, 2:10; Colorado 13–7) (6:49) COL – Xavier Weaver 12-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Jace Feely kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:01; Colorado 20–7) (1:20) COL – Jace Feely 30-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 3:45; Colorado 23–7) Fourth quarter (10:45) COL – Tar'Varish Dawson 8-yard rush (Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 4:09; Colorado 29–7) (4:54) COL – Shedeur Sanders 6-yard rush, Jace Feely kick (Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 3:03; Colorado 36–7) (0:01) NEB – Thomas Fidone II 4-yard pass from Heinrich Haarberg, Tristan Alvano kick (Drive: 6 plays, 57 yards, 1:52; Colorado 36–14)

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First quarter

None

Second quarter

(4:20) COL – Jace Feely 31-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:12; Colorado 3–0)
(2:35) COL - Tar'Varish Dawson 30-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Jace Feely kick (Drive: 1 play, 30 yards, 0:08; Colorado 10–0)
(0:00) COL – Jace Feely 32-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 0:49; Colorado 13–0)

Third quarter

(9:50) NEB – Jeff Sims 7-yard rush, Tristan Alvano kick (Drive: 4 plays, 66 yards, 2:10; Colorado 13–7)
(6:49) COL – Xavier Weaver 12-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Jace Feely kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:01; Colorado 20–7)
(1:20) COL – Jace Feely 30-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 3:45; Colorado 23–7)

Fourth quarter

(10:45) COL – Tar'Varish Dawson 8-yard rush (Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 4:09; Colorado 29–7)
(4:54) COL – Shedeur Sanders 6-yard rush, Jace Feely kick (Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards, 3:03; Colorado 36–7)
(0:01) NEB – Thomas Fidone II 4-yard pass from Heinrich Haarberg, Tristan Alvano kick (Drive: 6 plays, 57 yards, 1:52; Colorado 36–14)

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Statistics	NEB	COL
First downs	15	23
Total yards	341	454
Rushes/yards	41–222	33–58
Passing yards	119	396
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	11–22–1	32–44–0
Time of possession	29:41	31:19

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Nebraska	Passing	Jeff Sims	9/15, 106 yards, INT
	Rushing	Gabe Ervin Jr.	17 carries, 74 yards
	Receiving	Billy Kemp IV	5 receptions, 57 yards
Colorado	Passing	Shedeur Sanders	31/42, 393 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Dylan Edwards	9 carries, 55 yards
	Receiving	Xavier Weaver	10 receptions, 170 yards, TD

vs Colorado State

Colorado State Rams (0–1) vs No. 18 Colorado Buffaloes (2–0) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	OT	2OT	Total
Rams	14	7	0	7	7	0	35
No. 18 Buffaloes	14	0	0	14	7	8	43

at Folsom Field • Boulder, CO

Date: September 16, 2023
Game time: 8:30 p.m. MDT
Game weather: Clear, 63 °F (17 °C)
Game attendance: 53,141
Referee: Mike McCabe
TV announcers (ESPN): Mark Jones (play-by-play), Louis Riddick (analyst), Quint Kessenich (sideline)

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Game information
First quarter (8:09) COL – Shilo Sanders 80-yard interception return (Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 4:03; Colorado 7–0) (7:12) CSU – Dallin Holker 30-yard pass from Tory Horton, Jordan Noyes kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:57; Tied 7–7) (6:16) CSU – Ron Hardge III 45-yard fumble return, Jordan Noyes kick (Drive: 3 plays, 20 yards, 0:56; Colorado State 14–7) (3:41) COL – Xavier Weaver 24-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Jace Feely kick (Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 2:35; Tied 14–14) Second quarter (4:08) CSU – Louis Brown 15-yard pass from Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, Jordan Noyes kick (Drive: 14 plays, 89 yards, 7:27; Colorado State 21–14) Third quarter None Fourth quarter (14:24) COL – Alejandro Mata 20-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards, 3:31; Colorado State 21–17) (11:22) CSU – Dallin Holker 35-yard pass from Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, Jordan Noyes kick (Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 3:02; Colorado State 28–17) (7:33) COL – Alejandro Mata 41-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 3:49; Colorado State 28–20) (0:36) COL – Jimmy Horn Jr. 45-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Sheduer Sanders for two-point pass to Michael Harrison (Drive: 7 plays, 98 yards, 1:30; Tied 28–28) First overtime (0:00) COL – Michael Harrison 3-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Jace Feely kick (Drive: 4 plays, 25 yards; Colorado 35–28) (0:00) CSU – Tory Horton 8-yard pass from Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, Jordan Noyes kick (Drive: 4 plays, 25 yards; Tied 35–35) Second overtime (0:00) COL – Michael Harrison 18-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Shedeur Sanders pass to Xavier Weaver (Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards; Colorado 43–35)

Game information

First quarter

(8:09) COL – Shilo Sanders 80-yard interception return (Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 4:03; Colorado 7–0)
(7:12) CSU – Dallin Holker 30-yard pass from Tory Horton, Jordan Noyes kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:57; Tied 7–7)
(6:16) CSU – Ron Hardge III 45-yard fumble return, Jordan Noyes kick (Drive: 3 plays, 20 yards, 0:56; Colorado State 14–7)
(3:41) COL – Xavier Weaver 24-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Jace Feely kick (Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 2:35; Tied 14–14)

Second quarter

(4:08) CSU – Louis Brown 15-yard pass from Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, Jordan Noyes kick (Drive: 14 plays, 89 yards, 7:27; Colorado State 21–14)

Third quarter

None

Fourth quarter

(14:24) COL – Alejandro Mata 20-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 43 yards, 3:31; Colorado State 21–17)
(11:22) CSU – Dallin Holker 35-yard pass from Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, Jordan Noyes kick (Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 3:02; Colorado State 28–17)
(7:33) COL – Alejandro Mata 41-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 3:49; Colorado State 28–20)
(0:36) COL – Jimmy Horn Jr. 45-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Sheduer Sanders for two-point pass to Michael Harrison (Drive: 7 plays, 98 yards, 1:30; Tied 28–28)

First overtime

(0:00) COL – Michael Harrison 3-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Jace Feely kick (Drive: 4 plays, 25 yards; Colorado 35–28)
(0:00) CSU – Tory Horton 8-yard pass from Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, Jordan Noyes kick (Drive: 4 plays, 25 yards; Tied 35–35)

Second overtime

(0:00) COL – Michael Harrison 18-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Shedeur Sanders pass to Xavier Weaver (Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards; Colorado 43–35)

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Statistics	CSU	COL
First downs	23	23
Total yards	499	418
Rushes/yards	39–102	25–70
Passing yards	397	348
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	35–48–3	38–47–1
Time of possession	34:37	25:23

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Colorado State	Passing	Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi	34/47, 367 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
	Rushing	Kobe Johnson	15 carries, 54 yards
	Receiving	Tory Horton	16 receptions, 133 yards, TD
Colorado	Passing	Shedeur Sanders	38/47, 348 yards, 4 TD, INT
	Rushing	Dylan Edwards	10 carries, 57 yards
	Receiving	Xavier Weaver	9 receptions, 98 yards, TD

at No. 10 Oregon

No. 19 Colorado Buffaloes (3–0) at No. 10 Oregon Ducks (3–0) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 19 Buffaloes	0	0	0	6	6
No. 10 Ducks	13	22	7	0	42

at Autzen Stadium • Eugene, OR

Date: September 23, 2023
Game time: 1:30 p.m. MDT
Game weather: Cloudy, 66 °F (19 °C)
Game attendance: 59,889
Referee: Matthew Richards
TV announcers (ABC): Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst), Katie George (sideline)

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Game information
First quarter (10:15) ORE – Noah Whittington 3-yard run, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 04:45; Oregon 7–0) (2:41) ORE – Casey Kelly 1-yard pass from Bo Nix (Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 06:22; Oregon 13–0) Second quarter (9:39) ORE – Troy Franklin 1-yard pass from Bo Nix, Bo Nix two-point pass to Troy Franklin (Drive: 13 plays, 89 yards, 05:41; Oregon 21–0) (2:52) ORE – Troy Franklin 36-yard pass from Bo Nix, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 5 plays, 82 yards, 02:10; Oregon 28–0) (0:12) ORE – Bo Nix 11-yard run, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 01:16; Oregon 35–0) Third quarter (9:00) ORE – Jordan James 1-yard run, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 03:08; Oregon 42–0) Fourth quarter (2:51) COL – Michael Harrison 6-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders (Drive: 14 plays, 93 yards, 05:20; Oregon 42–6)

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First quarter

(10:15) ORE – Noah Whittington 3-yard run, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 04:45; Oregon 7–0)
(2:41) ORE – Casey Kelly 1-yard pass from Bo Nix (Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 06:22; Oregon 13–0)

Second quarter

(9:39) ORE – Troy Franklin 1-yard pass from Bo Nix, Bo Nix two-point pass to Troy Franklin (Drive: 13 plays, 89 yards, 05:41; Oregon 21–0)
(2:52) ORE – Troy Franklin 36-yard pass from Bo Nix, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 5 plays, 82 yards, 02:10; Oregon 28–0)
(0:12) ORE – Bo Nix 11-yard run, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 01:16; Oregon 35–0)

Third quarter

(9:00) ORE – Jordan James 1-yard run, Camden Lewis kick (Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 03:08; Oregon 42–0)

Fourth quarter

(2:51) COL – Michael Harrison 6-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders (Drive: 14 plays, 93 yards, 05:20; Oregon 42–6)

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Statistics	COL	ORE
First downs	13	30
Total yards	199	522
Rushes/yards	25–40	38–240
Passing yards	159	282
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	23–33–0	30–35–1
Time of possession	24:54	35:06

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Colorado	Passing	Shedeur Sanders	23/33, 159 yards, TD
	Rushing	Anthony Hankerson	5 carries, 31 yards
	Receiving	Xavier Weaver	9 receptions, 75 yards
Oregon	Passing	Bo Nix	28/33, 279 yards, 3 TD, INT
	Rushing	Bucky Irving	10 carries, 89 yards
	Receiving	Troy Franklin	8 receptions, 126 yards, 2 TD

vs No. 8 USC

No. 8 USC Trojans (4–0) vs Colorado Buffaloes (3–1) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 8 Trojans	14	20	14	0	48
Buffaloes	0	14	13	14	41

at Folsom Field • Boulder, CO

Date: September 30, 2023
Game time: 10:00 a.m. MDT
Game weather: Sunny, 67 °F (19 °C)
Game attendance: 54,032
Referee: Cravonne Barrett
TV announcers (Fox): Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (analyst), Jenny Taft (sideline)

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Game information
First quarter (12:33) USC – MarShawn Lloyd 27-yard run, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 02:27; USC 7–0) (2:30) USC – Tahj Washington 71-yard pass from Caleb Williams, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 3 plays, 77 yards, 00:48; USC 14–0) Second quarter (14:55) USC – Dorian Singer 8-yard pass from Caleb Williams, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 4 plays, 22 yards, 01:19; USC 21–0) (12:59) COL – Jimmy Horn Jr. 30-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 01:56; USC 21–7) (07:30) USC – Mario Williams 24-yard pass from Caleb Williams (Drive: 2 plays, 23 yards, 00:43; USC 27–7) (02:54) USC – Brenden Rice 26-yard pass from Caleb Williams, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 02:28; USC 34–7) (00:21) COL – Shedeur Sanders 25-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 02:28; USC 34–14) Third quarter (07:14) USC – Brenden Rice 6-yard pass from Caleb Williams, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 02:51; USC 41–14) (05:50) COL – Anthony Hankerson 2-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 01:24; USC 41–21) (02:14) USC – Jude Wolfe 3-yard pass from Caleb Williams, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 03:36; USC 48–21) (01:03) COL – Michael Harrison 21-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 01:11; USC 48–27) Fourth quarter (11:55) COL – Omarion Miller 9-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 03:58; USC 48–34) (01:43) COL – Jimmy Horn Jr. 16-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 04:15; USC 48–41)

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First quarter

(12:33) USC – MarShawn Lloyd 27-yard run, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 02:27; USC 7–0)
(2:30) USC – Tahj Washington 71-yard pass from Caleb Williams, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 3 plays, 77 yards, 00:48; USC 14–0)

Second quarter

(14:55) USC – Dorian Singer 8-yard pass from Caleb Williams, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 4 plays, 22 yards, 01:19; USC 21–0)
(12:59) COL – Jimmy Horn Jr. 30-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 01:56; USC 21–7)
(07:30) USC – Mario Williams 24-yard pass from Caleb Williams (Drive: 2 plays, 23 yards, 00:43; USC 27–7)
(02:54) USC – Brenden Rice 26-yard pass from Caleb Williams, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 02:28; USC 34–7)
(00:21) COL – Shedeur Sanders 25-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 02:28; USC 34–14)

Third quarter

(07:14) USC – Brenden Rice 6-yard pass from Caleb Williams, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 02:51; USC 41–14)
(05:50) COL – Anthony Hankerson 2-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 01:24; USC 41–21)
(02:14) USC – Jude Wolfe 3-yard pass from Caleb Williams, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 03:36; USC 48–21)
(01:03) COL – Michael Harrison 21-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 01:11; USC 48–27)

Fourth quarter

(11:55) COL – Omarion Miller 9-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 03:58; USC 48–34)
(01:43) COL – Jimmy Horn Jr. 16-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 04:15; USC 48–41)

More information Statistics, USC ...

Statistics	USC	COL
First downs	26	32
Total yards	498	564
Rushes/yards	25–95	45–193
Passing yards	403	371
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	30–40–1	30–45–1
Time of possession	27:55	32:05

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
USC	Passing	Caleb Williams	30/40, 403 yards, 6 TD, INT
	Rushing	MarShawn Lloyd	13 carries, 88 yards, TD
	Receiving	Tahj Washington	8 receptions, 117 yards, TD
Colorado	Passing	Shedeur Sanders	30/45, 371 yards, 4 TD, INT
	Rushing	Anthony Hankerson	16 carries, 74 yards, TD
	Receiving	Omarion Miller	7 receptions, 196 yards, TD

at Arizona State

Colorado Buffaloes (3–2) at Arizona State Sun Devils (1–4) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Buffaloes	7	7	0	13	27
Sun Devils	7	10	0	7	24

at Mountain America Stadium • Tempe, AZ

Date: October 7, 2023
Game time: 4:30 p.m. MDT
Game weather: Sunny, 99 °F (37 °C)
Game attendance: 54,086
Referee: Chris Wiggins
TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Jordan Kent (play-by-play), Lincoln Kennedy (analyst)

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Game information
First quarter (10:23) ASU – Trenton Bourguet 2-yard run, Dario Longhetto kick (Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 04:29; Arizona State 7–0) (02:03) COL – Xavier Weaver 1-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 16 plays, 75 yards, 05:58; Tied 7–7) Second quarter (06:38) ASU – Cameron Skattebo 1-yard run, Dario Longhetto kick (Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 04:50; Arizona State 14–7) (00:54) COL – Shedeur Sanders 16-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 9 plays, 81 yards, 02:09; Tied 14–14) (00:00) ASU – Dario Longhetto 33-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 00:50; Arizona State 17–14) Third quarter None Fourth quarter (14:32) COL – Javon Antonio 9-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 01:35; Colorado 21–17) (10:13) COL – Alejandro Mata 42-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 01:54; Colorado 24–17) (00:50) ASU – Troy Omeire pass from Trenton Bourguet (Drive: 13 plays, 94 yards, 02:36; Tied 24–24) (00:12) COL – Alejandro Mata 43-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 00:38; Colorado 27–24)

Game information

First quarter

(10:23) ASU – Trenton Bourguet 2-yard run, Dario Longhetto kick (Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 04:29; Arizona State 7–0)
(02:03) COL – Xavier Weaver 1-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 16 plays, 75 yards, 05:58; Tied 7–7)

Second quarter

(06:38) ASU – Cameron Skattebo 1-yard run, Dario Longhetto kick (Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 04:50; Arizona State 14–7)
(00:54) COL – Shedeur Sanders 16-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 9 plays, 81 yards, 02:09; Tied 14–14)
(00:00) ASU – Dario Longhetto 33-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 00:50; Arizona State 17–14)

Third quarter

None

Fourth quarter

(14:32) COL – Javon Antonio 9-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 01:35; Colorado 21–17)
(10:13) COL – Alejandro Mata 42-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 01:54; Colorado 24–17)
(00:50) ASU – Troy Omeire pass from Trenton Bourguet (Drive: 13 plays, 94 yards, 02:36; Tied 24–24)
(00:12) COL – Alejandro Mata 43-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 00:38; Colorado 27–24)

More information Statistics, COL ...

Statistics	COL	ASU
First downs	19	25
Total yards	295	392
Rushes/yards	30–56	29–57
Passing yards	239	335
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	26–42–0	32–50–0
Time of possession	25:12	34:48

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Colorado	Passing	Shedeur Sanders	26/42, 239 yards, TD
	Rushing	Anthony Hankerson	10 carries, 58 yards
	Receiving	Javon Antonio	5 receptions, 81 yards, TD
Arizona State	Passing	Trenton Bourguet	32/49, 335 yards, TD
	Rushing	Cameron Skattebo	13 carries, 49 yards, TD
	Receiving	Elijhah Badger	12 receptions, 134 yards

vs Stanford

Stanford Cardinal (1–4) vs Colorado Buffaloes (4–2) – Game summary

More information Quarter, OT ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	OT	2OT	Total
Cardinal	0	0	19	17	7	3	46
Buffaloes	14	15	0	7	7	0	43

at Folsom Field • Boulder, CO

Date: October 13, 2023
Game time: 8:00 p.m. MDT
Game weather: Clear, 44 °F (7 °C)
Game attendance: 53,154
Referee: Justin Elliott
TV announcers (ESPN): Mark Jones (play-by-play), Louis Riddick (analyst), Quint Kessenich (sideline)

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Game information
First quarter (10:25) COL – Xavier Weaver 9-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 3:03; Colorado 7–0) (3:36) COL – Travis Hunter 24-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 3:13; Colorado 14–0) Second quarter (8:42) COL – Xavier Weaver 39-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Caleb Fauria run for two-point conversion (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:48; Colorado 22–0) (2:57) COL – Xavier Weaver 14-yard run, Alejandro Mata Kick (Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 1:47; Colorado 29–0) Third quarter (9:01) STAN – Bryce Farrell 2-yard run, two-point conversion failed (Drive: 7 plays, 43 yards, 3:08; Colorado 29–6) (6:18) STAN – Elic Ayomanor 97-yard pass from Ashton Daniels, two-point conversion failed (Drive: 1 play, 97 yards, 0:15; Colorado 29–12) (4:45) STAN – Elic Ayomanor 60-yard pass from Ashton Daniels, Joshua Karty kick (Drive: 2 plays, 60 yards, 0:21; Colorado: 29–19) Fourth quarter (12:29) STAN – Justin Lamson 1-yard run, Joshua Karty kick (Drive: 8 plays, 33 yards, 3:55; Colorado 29–26) (11:18) COL – Travis Hunter 16-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:11; Colorado 36–26) (5:06) STAN – Bryce Farrell 3-yard pass from Ashton Daniels, Joshua Karty kick (Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 6:12; Colorado 36–33) (0:00) STAN – Joshua Karty 46-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 71 yards, 2:55; Tied 36–36) First overtime COL – Javon Antonio 4-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards; Colorado: 43–36) STAN – Elic Ayomanor 30-yard pass from Ashton Daniels, Joshua Karty kick (Drive: 1 play, 25 yards; Tied 43–43) Second overtime STAN – Joshua Karty 31-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 12 yards; Stanford 46–43)

Game information

First quarter

(10:25) COL – Xavier Weaver 9-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 3:03; Colorado 7–0)
(3:36) COL – Travis Hunter 24-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 3:13; Colorado 14–0)

Second quarter

(8:42) COL – Xavier Weaver 39-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Caleb Fauria run for two-point conversion (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:48; Colorado 22–0)
(2:57) COL – Xavier Weaver 14-yard run, Alejandro Mata Kick (Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 1:47; Colorado 29–0)

Third quarter

(9:01) STAN – Bryce Farrell 2-yard run, two-point conversion failed (Drive: 7 plays, 43 yards, 3:08; Colorado 29–6)
(6:18) STAN – Elic Ayomanor 97-yard pass from Ashton Daniels, two-point conversion failed (Drive: 1 play, 97 yards, 0:15; Colorado 29–12)
(4:45) STAN – Elic Ayomanor 60-yard pass from Ashton Daniels, Joshua Karty kick (Drive: 2 plays, 60 yards, 0:21; Colorado: 29–19)

Fourth quarter

(12:29) STAN – Justin Lamson 1-yard run, Joshua Karty kick (Drive: 8 plays, 33 yards, 3:55; Colorado 29–26)
(11:18) COL – Travis Hunter 16-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:11; Colorado 36–26)
(5:06) STAN – Bryce Farrell 3-yard pass from Ashton Daniels, Joshua Karty kick (Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 6:12; Colorado 36–33)
(0:00) STAN – Joshua Karty 46-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 71 yards, 2:55; Tied 36–36)

First overtime

COL – Javon Antonio 4-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards; Colorado: 43–36)
STAN – Elic Ayomanor 30-yard pass from Ashton Daniels, Joshua Karty kick (Drive: 1 play, 25 yards; Tied 43–43)

Second overtime

STAN – Joshua Karty 31-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 12 yards; Stanford 46–43)

More information Statistics, STAN ...

Statistics	STAN	COL
First downs	30	32
Total yards	523	532
Rushes/yards	39–124	35–132
Passing yards	399	400
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	28–49–0	33–47–1
Time of possession	34:42	25:18

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Stanford	Passing	Ashton Daniels	27/45, 396 yards, 4 TD
	Rushing	Ashton Daniels	16 carries, 39 yards
	Receiving	Elic Ayomanor	13 receptions, 294 yards, 3 TD
Colorado	Passing	Shedeur Sanders	33/47, 400 yards, 5 TD
	Rushing	Shedeur Sanders	13 carries, 37 yards
	Receiving	Travis Hunter	13 receptions, 140 yards, 2 TD

at No. 23 UCLA

Colorado Buffaloes (4–3) at No. 23 UCLA Bruins (5–2) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Buffaloes	6	0	3	7	16
No. 23 Bruins	0	7	7	14	28

at Rose Bowl • Pasadena, CA

Date: October 28, 2023
Game time: 5:30 p.m. MDT
Game weather: Sunny, 70 °F (21 °C)
Game attendance: 71,343
Referee: Matthew Richards
TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Holly Rowe (sideline)

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Game information
First quarter (10:40) COL – Alejandro Mata 31-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 62 yards, 4:20; Colorado 3–0) (7:44) COL – Alejandro Mata 39-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 15 yards, 1:44; Colorado 6–0) Second quarter (14:19) UCLA – Carson Steele 3-yard pass from Ethan Garbers, R. J. Lopez kick (Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 4:36; UCLA 7–6) Third quarter (14:25) UCLA – Moliki Matavao 26-yard pass from Ethan Garbers, R. J. Lopez kick (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:35; UCLA 14–6) (4:13) COL – Alejandro Mata 34-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 3:44; UCLA 14–9) Fourth quarter (14:13) UCLA – T. J. Harden 3-yard run, R. J. Lopez kick (Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 4:50; UCLA 21–9) (6:34) UCLA – Collin Schlee 7-yard run, R. J. Lopez kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:04; UCLA 28–9) (2:37) COL – Jimmy Horn Jr. 18-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 9 plays, 86 yards, 3:53; UCLA 28–16)

Game information

First quarter

(10:40) COL – Alejandro Mata 31-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 62 yards, 4:20; Colorado 3–0)
(7:44) COL – Alejandro Mata 39-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 15 yards, 1:44; Colorado 6–0)

Second quarter

(14:19) UCLA – Carson Steele 3-yard pass from Ethan Garbers, R. J. Lopez kick (Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, 4:36; UCLA 7–6)

Third quarter

(14:25) UCLA – Moliki Matavao 26-yard pass from Ethan Garbers, R. J. Lopez kick (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:35; UCLA 14–6)
(4:13) COL – Alejandro Mata 34-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 3:44; UCLA 14–9)

Fourth quarter

(14:13) UCLA – T. J. Harden 3-yard run, R. J. Lopez kick (Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 4:50; UCLA 21–9)
(6:34) UCLA – Collin Schlee 7-yard run, R. J. Lopez kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:04; UCLA 28–9)
(2:37) COL – Jimmy Horn Jr. 18-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 9 plays, 86 yards, 3:53; UCLA 28–16)

More information Statistics, COL ...

Statistics	COL	UCLA
First downs	20	26
Total yards	242	487
Rushes/yards	24–25	45–218
Passing yards	217	269
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	27–43–0	20–28–2
Time of possession	26:46	33:14

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Colorado	Passing	Shedeur Sanders	27/43, 217 yards, TD
	Rushing	Alton McCaskill	2 carries, 14 yards
	Receiving	Xavier Weaver	5 receptions, 86 yards
UCLA	Passing	Ethan Garbers	20/27, 269 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	T. J. Harden	20 carries, 78 yards, TD
	Receiving	Logan Loya	7 receptions, 111 yards

vs No. 16 Oregon State

No. 16 Oregon State Beavers (6–2) vs Colorado Buffaloes (4–4) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 16 Beavers	7	7	6	6	26
Buffaloes	0	3	2	14	19

at Folsom Field • Boulder, CO

Date: November 4, 2023
Game time: 8:00 p.m. MDT
Game weather: Sunny, 52 °F (11 °C)
Game attendance: 52,725
Referee: Mike McCabe
TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Flemming (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst), Kayla Burton (sideline)

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Game information
First quarter (1:26) OSU – Aidan Chiles 23-yard run, Atticus Sappington kick (Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 4:49; Oregon State 7–0) Second quarter (7:35) COL – Alejandro Mata 32-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:24; Oregon State 7–3) (0:16) OSU – Deshaun Fenwick 20-yard pass from DJ Uiagalelei, (Drive: 1 plays, 20 yards, 0:06; Oregon State 14–3) Third quarter (3:55) OSU – Deshaun Fenwick 1-yard run, Atticus Sappington kick, (Drive: 12 plays, 85 yards, 7:24; Oregon State 20–3) (3:55) COL – Kyndrich Breedlove defensive two-point conversion (Oregon State 20–5) Fourth quarter (13:57) OSU – Atticus Sappington 32-yard field goal, (Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards, 4:02; Oregon State 23–5) (10:41) COL – Travis Hunter 15-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:16; Oregon State 23–12) (4:47) OSU – Atticus Sappington 41-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 5:54; Oregon State 26–12) (1:42) COL – Anthony Hankerson 12-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:05; Oregon State 26–19)

Game information

First quarter

(1:26) OSU – Aidan Chiles 23-yard run, Atticus Sappington kick (Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 4:49; Oregon State 7–0)

Second quarter

(7:35) COL – Alejandro Mata 32-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:24; Oregon State 7–3)
(0:16) OSU – Deshaun Fenwick 20-yard pass from DJ Uiagalelei, (Drive: 1 plays, 20 yards, 0:06; Oregon State 14–3)

Third quarter

(3:55) OSU – Deshaun Fenwick 1-yard run, Atticus Sappington kick, (Drive: 12 plays, 85 yards, 7:24; Oregon State 20–3)
(3:55) COL – Kyndrich Breedlove defensive two-point conversion (Oregon State 20–5)

Fourth quarter

(13:57) OSU – Atticus Sappington 32-yard field goal, (Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards, 4:02; Oregon State 23–5)
(10:41) COL – Travis Hunter 15-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:16; Oregon State 23–12)
(4:47) OSU – Atticus Sappington 41-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 5:54; Oregon State 26–12)
(1:42) COL – Anthony Hankerson 12-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:05; Oregon State 26–19)

More information Statistics, OSU ...

Statistics	OSU	COL
First downs	25	15
Total yards	418	238
Rushes/yards	46–195	19–-7
Passing yards	223	245
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	12–25–0	24–39–0
Time of possession	35:58	24:02

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Oregon State	Passing	DJ Uiagalelei	12/24, 223 yards, 1 TD
	Rushing	Damien Martinez	21 carries, 115 yards
	Receiving	Jack Velling	3 receptions, 69 yards
Colorado	Passing	Shedeur Sanders	24/39, 245 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Sy'veon Wilkerson	4 carries, 17 yards
	Receiving	Travis Hunter	8 receptions, 98 yards, 1 TD

vs No. 21 Arizona

Arizona Wildcats (6–3) vs Colorado Buffaloes (4–5) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 21 Wildcats	7	10	7	10	34
Buffaloes	14	10	7	0	31

at Folsom Field • Boulder, CO

Date: November 11, 2023
Game time: 12:00 p.m. MST
Game weather: Sunny, 57 °F (14 °C)
Game attendance: 52,788
Referee: Cravonne Barrett
TV announcers (P12N): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst)

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Game information
First quarter (11:14) COL – Shedeur Sanders 16-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 3 plays, 36 yards, 1:16; Colorado 7–0) (8:26) ARIZ – D. J. Williams 11-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:48; Tied 7–7) (0:14) COL – Jimmy Horn Jr. 20-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:04; Colorado 14–7) Second quarter (8:33) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 3-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 5 plays, 72 yards, 2:23; Tied 14–14) (3:13) COL – Sy'veon Wilkerson 1-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:20; Colorado 21–14) (1:32) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 52-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 1:31; Colorado 21–17) (0:00) COL – Alejandro Mata 39-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 1:32; Colorado 24–17) Third quarter (12:41) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 2-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:19; Tied 24–24) (3:22) COL – Michael Harrison 7-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 8 plays, 35 yards, 3:47; Colorado 31–24) Fourth quarter (14:55) ARIZ – D. J. Williams 7-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 0:05; Tied 31–31) (0:00) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 24-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 4:57; Arizona 34–31)

Game information

First quarter

(11:14) COL – Shedeur Sanders 16-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 3 plays, 36 yards, 1:16; Colorado 7–0)
(8:26) ARIZ – D. J. Williams 11-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:48; Tied 7–7)
(0:14) COL – Jimmy Horn Jr. 20-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:04; Colorado 14–7)

Second quarter

(8:33) ARIZ – Jacob Cowing 3-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 5 plays, 72 yards, 2:23; Tied 14–14)
(3:13) COL – Sy'veon Wilkerson 1-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:20; Colorado 21–14)
(1:32) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 52-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 1:31; Colorado 21–17)
(0:00) COL – Alejandro Mata 39-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 1:32; Colorado 24–17)

Third quarter

(12:41) ARIZ – Tetairoa McMillan 2-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:19; Tied 24–24)
(3:22) COL – Michael Harrison 7-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 8 plays, 35 yards, 3:47; Colorado 31–24)

Fourth quarter

(14:55) ARIZ – D. J. Williams 7-yard run, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 0:05; Tied 31–31)
(0:00) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 24-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 4:57; Arizona 34–31)

More information Statistics, ARIZ ...

Statistics	ARIZ	COL
First downs	22	18
Total yards	421	339
Rushes/yards	27–207	30–88
Passing yards	214	262
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	21–35–0	22–35–0
Time of possession	24:50	31:48

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Arizona	Passing	Noah Fifita	21/35, 214 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Jonah Coleman	11 carries, 179 yards
	Receiving	Tetairoa McMillan	9 receptions, 107 yards, 1 TD
Colorado	Passing	Shedeur Sanders	22/35, 262 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Shedeur Sanders	13 carries, 29 yards, 1 TD
	Receiving	Xavier Weaver	5 receptions, 84 yards

at Washington State

Colorado Buffaloes (4–6) at Washington State Cougars (4–6) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Buffaloes	7	0	0	7	14
Cougars	21	21	14	0	56

at Martin Stadium • Pullman, WA

Date: November 17, 2023
Game time: 8:30 p.m. MST
Game weather: Sunny, 38 °F (3 °C)
Game attendance: 27,869
Referee: Chris Wiggins
TV announcers (FS1): Tim Brando (play-by-play), Spencer Tillman (analyst)

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Game information
First quarter (8:57) WSU – Lincoln Victor 15-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 4:15; Washington State 7–0) (5:14) WSU – Brennan Jackson 40-yard fumble return, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 7 plays, 17 yards, 3:38; Washington State 7–0) (0:56) COL – Travis Hunter pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 3 plays, 49 yards, 0:36; Washington State 14–7) (0:43) WSU – Leyton Smithson 98-yard kickoff return, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 3 plays, 8 yards, 0:50; Washington State 21–7) Second quarter (12:08) WSU – Nakia Watson 3-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 2:45; Washington State 28–7) (3:48) WSU – Cameron Ward 1-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 10 plays, 97 yards, 4:12; Washington State 35–7) (0:57) WSU – Cameron Ward 2-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 5 plays, 73 yards, 1:41; Washington State 42–7) Third quarter (6:10) WSU – Kyle Williams 34-yard pass from Cameron Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 2:05; Washington State 49–7) (6:10) WSU – Chris Jackson fumble return, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 2 plays, 17 yards, 0:37; Washington State 56–7) Fourth quarter (11:48) COL – Sy'veon Wilkerson 1-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 4:05; Washington State 56–14)

Game information

First quarter

(8:57) WSU – Lincoln Victor 15-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 4:15; Washington State 7–0)
(5:14) WSU – Brennan Jackson 40-yard fumble return, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 7 plays, 17 yards, 3:38; Washington State 7–0)
(0:56) COL – Travis Hunter pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 3 plays, 49 yards, 0:36; Washington State 14–7)
(0:43) WSU – Leyton Smithson 98-yard kickoff return, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 3 plays, 8 yards, 0:50; Washington State 21–7)

Second quarter

(12:08) WSU – Nakia Watson 3-yard pass from Cam Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 2:45; Washington State 28–7)
(3:48) WSU – Cameron Ward 1-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 10 plays, 97 yards, 4:12; Washington State 35–7)
(0:57) WSU – Cameron Ward 2-yard run, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 5 plays, 73 yards, 1:41; Washington State 42–7)

Third quarter

(6:10) WSU – Kyle Williams 34-yard pass from Cameron Ward, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 2:05; Washington State 49–7)
(6:10) WSU – Chris Jackson fumble return, Dean Janikowski kick (Drive: 2 plays, 17 yards, 0:37; Washington State 56–7)

Fourth quarter

(11:48) COL – Sy'veon Wilkerson 1-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 4:05; Washington State 56–14)

More information Statistics, COL ...

Statistics	COL	WSU
First downs	15	23
Total yards	255	469
Rushes/yards	41–91	32–127
Passing yards	164	342
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	12–27–1	20–33–0
Time of possession	29:25	30:35

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Colorado	Passing	Shedeur Sanders	6/10, 86 yards, 1 TD
	Rushing	Sy'veon Wilkerson	13 carries, 49 yards, 1 TD
	Receiving	Travis Hunter	4 receptions, 82 yards, 1 TD
Washington State	Passing	Cam Ward	18/30, 288 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Nakia Watson	8 carries, 47 yards
	Receiving	Josh Kelly	6 receptions, 130 yards

at Utah

Colorado Buffaloes (4–7) at Utah Utes (7–4) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Buffaloes	0	10	0	7	17
Utes	7	3	7	3	20

at Rice-Eccles Stadium • Salt Lake City, UT

Date: November 25, 2023
Game time: 1:00 p.m. MST
Game weather: Cloudy, 35 °F (2 °C)
Game attendance: 51,595
Referee: Justin Elliott
TV announcers (Pac-12 Network): Roxy Bernstein (play-by-play), Lincoln Kennedy (analyst)

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Game information

First quarter

(4:03) UTAH – Luke Bottari 2-yard run, Cole Becker kick (Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 5:10; Utah 7–0)

Second quarter

(11:17) UTAH – Cole Becker 34-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 4:46; Utah 10–0)
(8:17) COL – Dylan Edwards pass from Jimmy Horn Jr., Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 5 plays, 59 yards, 2:50; Utah 10–7)
(1:38) UTAH – Cole Becker 22-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 61 yards, 6:39; Utah 13–7)
(0:20) COL – Alejandro Mata 47-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 1:12; Utah 13–10)

Third quarter

(7:10) UTAH – Luke Bottari 1-yard run, Cole Becker kick (Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 4:27; Utah 20–10)

Fourth quarter

(11:31) UTAH – Cole Becker 31-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 56 yards, 8:25; Utah 23–10)
(7:31) COL – Travis Hunter 18-yard pass from Ryan Staub, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 3:52; Utah 23–17)

More information Statistics, COL ...

Statistics	COL	UTAH
First downs	13	22
Total yards	262	329
Rushes/yards	17–37	53–268
Passing yards	225	61
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	18–25–0	6–10–0
Time of possession	20:56	39:04

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Colorado	Passing	Ryan Staub	17/24, 195 yards, 1 TD
	Rushing	Sy'veon Wilkerson	7 carries, 32 yards
	Receiving	Travis Hunter	8 receptions, 107 yards, 1 TD
Utah	Passing	Luke Bottari	6/10, 61 yards
	Rushing	Jaylon Glover	17 carries, 107 yards
	Receiving	Mikey Matthews	2 receptions, 19 yards

Personnel

Roster

More information Players, Coaches ...

2023 Colorado Buffaloes football team roster

Players

Coaches

Offense

Pos.	#	Name	Class
QB	`2`	Shedeur Sanders	Jr
RB	`3`	Dylan Edwards	Fr
WR	`4`	Javon Antonio	GS
WR	`5`	Jimmy Horn Jr.	Jr
WR	`6`	Tar'Varish Dawson	So
WR	`7`	Jaylen Ellis	Jr
RB	`8`	Kavosiey Smoke	GS
RB	`9`	Anthony Hankerson	So
WR	`10`	Xavier Weaver	GS
WR	`13`	Kaleb Mathis	Fr
QB	`14`	Colton Allen	Fr
WR	`14`	Omarion Miller	Fr
QB	`15`	Kasen Weisman	Fr
QB	`16`	Ryan Staub	Fr
WR	`17`	Isaiah Hardge	Fr
WR	`18`	Adam Hopkins	Fr
WR	`20`	Willie Gaines	Jr
RB	`22`	Alton McCaskill	So
QB	`23`	Gavin Kuld	Jr
WR	`28`	Asaad Waseem	Fr
WR	`34`	Dante Capolungo	Fr
TE	`35`	Antonio Posadas	Fr
RB	`36`	Sy'veon Wilkerson	So
RB	`44`	Charlie Offerdahl	So
RB	`45`	Ahmir McGee	Jr
WR	`47`	Gavin Marsh	Fr
RB	`48`	Christian Sarem	Fr
G	`50`	Jack Wilty	So
OT	`51`	Isaiah Jatta	Jr
G	`52`	Owen Westemeyer	Fr
C	`55`	Van Wells	So
G	`56`	Tyler Brown	Jr
OT	`57`	David Conner	Fr
C	`58`	Hank Zilinskas	Fr
OT	`60`	Carter Edwards	Fr
OT	`64`	Evan Kistler	Sr
G	`65`	Jack Bailey	GS
OT	`66`	Jeremiah McCrimmon	Jr
OT	`69`	Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan	Jr
G	`70`	Reggie Young	GS
OT	`72`	Ben Reznik	So
G	`73`	Landon Bebee	GS
OT	`76`	Jack Seavall	So
OT	`77`	Kareem Harden	So
OT	`78`	Savion Washington	GS
WR	`80`	Jordan Onovughe	Fr
WR	`81`	Chernet Estes	Fr
WR	`82`	Kendal Stewart	Fr
TE	`83`	Elijah Yelverton	So
WR	`84`	Cole Boscia	Fr
WR	`85`	Jacob Page	Fr
TE	`86`	Brady Kopetz	Fr
TE	`87`	Michael Harrison	Jr
TE	`88`	Caleb Fauria	So
TE	`89`	Louis Passarello	So

Defense

Pos.	#	Name	Class
CB	`1`	Cormani McClain	Fr
CB	`3`	Omarion Cooper	Jr
CB	`4`	Travis Jay	Jr
S	`7`	Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig	Jr
S	`8`	Jahquez Robinson	GS
OLB	`9`	Derrick McLendon	GS
CB	`10`	Kyndrich Breedlove	So
CB/WR	`12`	Travis Hunter	So
DE	`13`	Sav'ell Smalls	Jr
S	`18`	Myles Slusher	Jr
ILB	`20`	LaVonta Bentley	GS
S	`21`	Shilo Sanders	GS
ILB	`22`	Demouy Kennedy	Jr
CB	`23`	Carter Stoutmire	Fr
ILB	`25`	Marvin Ham II	Jr
S	`26`	Vito Tisdale	So
CB	`27`	Nahmier Robinson	Fr
S	`28`	Ben Finneseth	So
S	`29`	Rodrick Ward	GS
CB	`30`	Braden Keith	Fr
S	`31`	Jaden Milliner-Jones	Fr
ILB	`32`	Kofi Taylor-Barrocks	Fr
OLB	`33`	Devee Harris	GS
S	`35`	Brandon Miller	Fr
ILB	`37`	Morgan Pearson	Fr
OLB	`38`	Brendan Gant	GS
S	`39`	Austin Dahlke	So
OLB	`40`	Taje McCoy	Fr
OLB	`41`	Khairi Manns	Jr
ILB	`42`	Jeremiah Brown	Jr
S	`43`	Trevor Woods	Jr
OLB	`44`	Jordan Domineck	GS
CB	`45`	Andi Etok	Fr
CB	`46`	Isreal Solomon	Fr
DE	`49`	Taijh Alston	GS
DE	`50`	J. J. Hawkins	So
ILB	`51`	Juwan Mitchell	GS
DL	`52`	Chazz Wallace	Jr
DE	`53`	Arden Walker	So
ILB	`54`	Bo Simmons-Lapena	Fr
DL	`55`	Leonard Payne Jr.	GS
ILB	`57`	Victory Johnson	Fr
ILB	`58`	Noah Young	GS
OLB	`59`	Tristan Marois	Jr
DL	`88`	Amari McNeill	So
OLB	`93`	Joshka Gustav	Jr
DL	`95`	Bishop Thomas	Fr
OLB	`98`	Jacob Woida	Fr
DL	`99`	Shane Coakes	GS

Special teams

Pos.	#	Name	Class
P	`15`	Mark Vassett	Jr
K	`16`	Alejandro Mata	So
K	`17`	Jace Feely	So
LS	`38`	Jacob Politte	So
LS	`47`	Cameron Warchuk	So
P	`49`	Trent Carrizosa	So
LS	`79`	Camden Dempsey	So
LS	`96`	Gabe Landers	Fr
K	`98`	Cristiano Palazzo	So

Head coach

Deion Sanders

Coordinators/assistant coaches

Gary Harrell – Assistant head coach/Running backs
Charles Kelly – Defensive coordinator/Safeties
Sean Lewis – Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks
Brett Bartolone – Wide receivers
Tim Brewster – Tight ends
Andre' Hart – Linebackers
Kevin Mathis – Cornerbacks
Bill O'Boyle – Offensive linemen
Sal Sunseri – Defensive tackles
Nick Williams – Defensive ends
Maurice Sims – Director, sports performance
Pat Shurmur – Quality control, offense
Rashad Davis – Quality control, offense
Michael Pollock – Quality control, offense
Gunnar White – Quality control, offense
Dennis Thurman – Quality control, defense
Anthony Balancier – Quality control, defense
Vincent Dancy – Quality control, defense
Trevor Reilly – Quality control, special teams
Nate Dodson – Graduate assistant
Cordale Grundy – Graduate assistant
Josh Jynes – Graduate assistant
Andrew Zimmer – Graduate assistant'

Legend

(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible

Injured
Redshirt

Roster
Last update: 9/25/23

Depth chart

More information FS, Nickel ...

Defense

FS
Shilo Sanders
Rodrick Ward
⋅

Nickel	ILB	ILB	OLB
Myles Slusher	Marvin Ham	LaVonta Bentley	Khairi Manns
Jaden Milliner-Jones	Jeremiah Brown	Demouy Kennedy	Arden Walker
⋅	⋅	⋅	⋅

SS
Trevor Woods
Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig
⋅

CB
Travis Hunter
Carter Stoutmire
⋅

DE	NT	DE
Derrick McClendon	Shane Cokes	Leonard Payne
Taijh Alston	Bishop Thomas	J.J. Hawkins
⋅	⋅	⋅

CB
Omarion Cooper
Kendrick Breedlove
⋅

Offense

WR
Travis Hunter
Javon Antonio
⋅

WR
Jimmy Horn Jr.
Tar'Varish Dawson
⋅

LT	LG	C	RG	RT
Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan	Jack Bailey	Van Wells	Landon Bebee	Savion Washington
Isaiah Jatta	Jack Wilty	Landon Bebee	Kareem Harden	Reggie Young
⋅	⋅	⋅	⋅	⋅

TE
Michael Harrison
Elijah Yelverton
Caleb Fauria

WR
Xavier Weaver
Cole Boscia
⋅

QB
Shedeur Sanders
Ryan Staub
⋅

RB
Dylan Edwards
Alton McCaskill
Anthony Hankerson

Special teams
PK Jace Feely
P Mark Vassett
KR Dylan Edwards Xavier Weaver
PR Jimmy Horn Jr.
LS Cameron Warchuck

Recruiting class

More information College recruiting information (2023), Name ...

College recruiting information (2023)
Name	Hometown	School	Height	Weight	Commit date
Cormani McClain CB	Lakeland, FL	Lakeland High School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	165 lb (75 kg)	Jan 19, 2023
Cormani McClain CB	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (92)
Adam Hopkins WR	Thomasville, GA	Thomas County Central High School	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	175 lb (79 kg)	Dec 21, 2022
Adam Hopkins WR	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (86)
Dylan Edwards RB	Derby, KS	Derby Senior High School	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)	155 lb (70 kg)	Dec 10, 2022
Dylan Edwards RB	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (83)
Omarion Miller WR	Vivian, LA	North Caddo High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	Dec 24, 2022
Omarion Miller WR	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (80)
Isaiah Jatta OT	San Diego, CA	Snow College	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	310 lb (140 kg)	Dec 21, 2022
Isaiah Jatta OT	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (79)
Morgan Pearson LB	Ardmore, OK	Plainview High School	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	220 lb (100 kg)	Nov 28, 2022
Morgan Pearson LB	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (79)
Taje McCoy DE	Warr Acres, OK	Putnam City High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	240 lb (110 kg)	Dec 12, 2022
Taje McCoy DE	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (79)
Jacob Page WR	Nashville, TN	The Ensworth School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	Dec 19, 2022
Jacob Page WR	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (78)
Ryan Staub QB	Valencia, CA	West Ranch High School	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	195 lb (88 kg)	Jan 31, 2022
Ryan Staub QB	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (78)
Kofi Taylor-Barrocks LB	London	NFL Academy	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	225 lb (102 kg)	Dec 18, 2022
Kofi Taylor-Barrocks LB	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (78)
Carter Stoutmire CB	Plano, TX	Prestonwood Christian Academy	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	Dec 20, 2022
Carter Stoutmire CB	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (77)
Isaiah Hardge WR	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Saint Thomas Aquinas High	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	160 lb (73 kg)	Apr 20, 2022
Isaiah Hardge WR	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (76)
Asaad Waseem WR	Winter Garden, FL	West Orange High School	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	Dec 10, 2022
Asaad Waseem WR	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (76)
Jordan Onovughe WR	Santa Ana, CA	Mater Dei High School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	Nov 7, 2022
Jordan Onovughe WR	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (76)
Victory Johnson LB	San Diego, CA	Cathedral Catholic High School	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	230 lb (100 kg)	Nov 5, 2022
Victory Johnson LB	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (75)
Kasen Weisman QB	Douglasville, GA	South Paulding High School	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	Dec 25, 2022
Kasen Weisman QB	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (75)
Jaden Milliner-Jones S	DeSoto, TX	DeSoto High School	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	Dec 21, 2022
Jaden Milliner-Jones S	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (75)
Jack Wilty OL	Des Moines, IA	Iowa Central Community College	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	305 lb (138 kg)	Dec 21, 2022
Jack Wilty OL	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (74)
Hank Zilinskas OL	Englewood, CO	Cherry Creek High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	275 lb (125 kg)	Jul 21, 2022
Hank Zilinskas OL	Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (73)
Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: #25 247Sports: #29
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Rivals commits". Rivals. Retrieved January 20, 2023. "ESPN commits". ESPN. Retrieved January 20, 2023. "2023 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 20, 2023. "247Sports commits". 247Sports. Retrieved January 20, 2023.

Transfers

Outgoing

More information Player, Position ...

Player	Position	New school
Maurice Bell	WR	Withdrew
Isaiah Lewis	S	Withdrew
Montana Lemonious-Craig	WR	Arizona
Taylor Upshaw	DE	Arizona
Jordyn Tyson	WR	Arizona State
J. T. Shrout	QB	Arkansas State
Xavier Smith	S	Austin Peay
Ty Robinson	WR	Ball State
Chase Penry	WR	Boise State
Deion Smith	RB	BYU
Kaylin Moore	CB	California
Jack Hestera	WR	Charlotte
Austin Johnson	OL	Charlotte
Zach Courtney	TE	Coastal Carolina
Chase Sowell	WR	East Carolina
Casey Roddick	OL	Florida State
Shakaun Bowser	LB	Garden City
Oakie Salave'a	DL	Hawaii
Aubrey Smith	LB	Houston
Devin Grant	DL	Incarnate Word
Mister Williams	ILB	Incarnate Word
Luke Eckardt	OL	Iowa Western Community College
Tyas Martin	DL	Jackson State
Mason Maddox	DL	Kent State
Joshua Wiggins	CB	Liberty
Victor Venn	RB	Liberty
Austin Smith	TE	Memphis
Tyrin Taylor	S	Memphis
Maddox Kopp	QB	Miami (OH)
Jalen Sami	DL	Michigan State
Seydou Traore	TE	Mississippi State
Dylan Dixson	S	Missouri State
Yousef Mugharbil	OT	NC State
Brendon Lewis	QB	Nevada
Travis Gray	OT	New Mexico
Edgar Amaya	OL	North Alabama
Zion Magalei	LB	Northern Arizona
Ashton Logan	P	Oklahoma
Jeremy Mack Jr.	S	Old Dominion
Kaden Ludwick	TE	Oregon
Nikko Reed	CB	Oregon
Jason Oliver	CB	Sacramento State
Tayvion Beasley	CB	San Diego State
Keyshon Mills	CB	SMU
Noah Fenske	OL	Southern Illinois
Aaron Austin	DL	Stephen F. Austin
Alex Harkey	OL	Texas State
Chance Main	EDGE	Texas State
Janaz Jordan	DL	Towson
Drew Carter	QB	UC Davis (basketball)
Jake Wiley	OL	UCLA
Cole Becker	K	Utah
Grant Page	WR	Utah State
Simeon Harris	CB	Utah State
Jackson Anderson	OL	UTSA
Owen McCown	QB	UTSA
Allen Baugh	DL	Valdosta State
James Mott	QB	Villanova
Na'im Rodman	DL	Washington State
Ryan Willams	DL	Western Kentucky
Nigel Bethel Jr.	CB	TBD
Eoghan Kerry	OLB	TBD
Jayle Stacks	RB	TBD
Alvin Williams	EDGE	TBD
Jordan Woolverton	S	TBD

Incoming

More information Player, Position ...

Player	Position	Previous school
Demouy Kennedy	LB	Alabama
Jahquez Robinson	DB	Alabama
Jace Feely	K	Arizona State
Juwan Mitchell	LB	Arizona State
Jordan Domineck	DL	Arkansas
Myles Slusher	S	Arkansas
Tar'Varish Dawson	WR	Auburn
Jaylen Ellis	WR	Baylor
Kareem Harden	OL	Butler Community College
Champion Johnson	RB	California
LaVonta Bentley	LB	Clemson
Shane Cokes	DL	Dartmouth
David Conner	OL	Florida
Omarion Cooper	CB	Florida State
Brendan Gant	LB	Florida State
Derrick McLendon II	DE	Florida State
Bishop Thomas	DL	Florida State
Travis Jay	CB	Florida State
Leonard Payne	DL	Fresno State
Alton McCaskill	RB	Houston
Jeremiah Brown	LB	Jackson State
Tyler Brown	OL	Jackson State
Willie Gaines	WR	Jackson State
Travis Hunter	CB/WR	Jackson State
Alejandro Mata	K	Jackson State
Jacob Politte	LS	Jackson State
Shedeur Sanders	QB	Jackson State
Shilo Sanders	S	Jackson State
Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig	S	Jackson State
Sy'veon Wilkerson	RB	Jackson State
Jack Bailey	OT	Kent State
Savion Washington	OT	Kent State
Kavosiey Smoke	RB	Kentucky
Vito Tisdale	S	Kentucky
Reggie Young	OL	Liberty
Mark Vassett	P	Louisville
Khairi Manns	DE	Maine
Arden Walker	DE	Missouri
Landon Bebee	OL	Missouri State
Gavin Kuld	QB	Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
Javon Antonio	WR	Northwestern State
D'Vion Harris	DE	Old Dominion
Chazz Wallace	DT	Old Dominion
Kyndrich Breedlove	CB	Ole Miss
J. J. Hawkins	DE	Ole Miss
Rodrick Ward	S	Southern Utah
Amari McNeill	DT	Tennessee
Jimmy Horn Jr.	WR	USF
Xavier Weaver	WR	USF
Sav'ell Smalls	DE	Washington
Jaylen Ellis	WR	West Virginia
Taijh Alston	DE	West Virginia
Marshawn Kneeland	DE	Western Michigan

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2023 Colorado Buffaloes football team

Schedule

Rankings

Preseason

Spring game

Game summaries

at No. 17 TCU

vs Nebraska

vs Colorado State

at No. 10 Oregon

vs No. 8 USC

at Arizona State

vs Stanford

at No. 23 UCLA

vs No. 16 Oregon State

vs No. 21 Arizona

at Washington State

at Utah

Personnel

Roster

Depth chart

Recruiting class

Transfers

Outgoing

Incoming

References

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