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Colorado Buffaloes' Passing Game Falls Short Against West Virginia Mountaineers at Mountaineer Field

The Colorado Buffaloes faced off against the West Virginia Mountaineers in a tightly contested game at Mountaineer Field, ending with a score of 29-22 in favor of the home team. This result brought the Buffs to a record of 3-7, while WVU improved to 4-6.


Sep 16, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado State Rams defensive lineman Mohamed Kamara (8) sacks Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during the first half at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

First Quarter


The opening quarter saw the Eers take an early lead with 9 points, while the Buffs struggled to find their rhythm offensively. Despite some solid defensive efforts from players like Preston Hodge and Jeremiah Brown, who contributed significantly throughout the game, Colorado was unable to put any points on the board.


Second Quarter


In the second quarter, Colorado began to mount a comeback. Julian Lewis showcased his passing skills by completing several crucial throws that led to scoring opportunities. The Buffs managed to score 9 points during this period but were still outpaced by WVU's offense which added another 10 points.


Third Quarter


The third quarter saw both teams tighten up defensively. The Buffs' defense forced three-and-outs and made key stops, including sacks from Arden Walker and Brandon Davis-Swain. However, despite these efforts and an additional touchdown pass from Lewis that narrowed WVU's lead slightly, Colorado only managed 7 points compared to WVU’s 3.


Fourth Quarter


As time wound down in the fourth quarter, both teams fought hard for control. The Buffs added another field goal thanks to Alejandro Mata's consistent kicking performance but were ultimately unable to overcome their deficit as WVU sealed their victory with another touchdown drive.


Despite falling short in this matchup against West Virginia Mountaineers at home turf—Mountaineer Field—the Colorado Buffaloes displayed resilience through standout performances such as Omarion Miller’s impressive receiving yards totaling over one hundred thirty-one yards along with one touchdown catch contributing significantly towards keeping them competitive throughout all four quarters played today!


Looking ahead for post-game thoughts on Colorado Buffaloes’ next challenge: they will host Arizona State Sun Devils on November 22nd at Folsom Field located within Boulder city limits starting promptly around noon Eastern Standard Time (12:00 PM EST). Fans can catch live coverage via local sports networks broadcasting directly across various platforms nationwide! Share your thoughts about this intense battle between these two formidable collegiate squads!

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