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Colorado Buffaloes Stumble at Autzen Stadium Against Oregon Ducks in College Football Showdown

The Colorado Buffaloes, with a 3-1 record, faced a challenging opponent in the undefeated Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. The game ended with the Buffaloes scoring 6 and the Ducks securing 42.


Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Colorado Buffaloes entered the game with determination but struggled to find their rhythm against a formidable Oregon defense. The Buffaloes' offense managed to accumulate a total of 199 yards, with their passing game contributing 159 yards. Despite being sacked seven times, they maintained a completion percentage of nearly 70 percent and secured one touchdown through the air. Their rushing efforts were met with resistance, gaining only 40 yards over 25 attempts.


Penalties proved costly for Colorado as they racked up an alarming number of infractions totaling twelve for 106 penalty yards. This hindered their ability to sustain drives and maintain possession of the ball which was evident in their time of control being under twenty-five minutes.


On special teams, punting was frequent for Colorado as they punted eight times for an average of forty yards per punt. However, they did manage to place three punts inside the twenty-yard line without any touchbacks.


Defensively, Colorado managed two sacks and four tackles for loss while also securing one interception during the game. They defended well against passes but were unable to contain Oregon's offensive onslaught throughout all four quarters.


The home team's performance was dominant from start to finish as evidenced by their substantial lead built early on in the first half where they scored thirteen points in quarter one followed by twenty-two points in quarter two. The Ducks' offense was relentless throughout most of the game except for quarter four where they did not score any points while allowing six points by Colorado.


Looking ahead after this tough encounter, fans can anticipate another exciting college football event when Folsom Field hosts an upcoming contest between University of Southern California Trojans and University of Colorado Buffaloes on September 30th at noon local time (4 PM UTC). This event will be broadcasted live on FOX network providing fans ample opportunity to follow all action from Boulder.

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