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September 23rd – Boulder No. 7 Washington 37, Colorado 10
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Colorado looked to avenge a 41-10 loss to Washington in the 2016 Pac-12 championship game. Instead, it was a repeat, with the Buffs falling 37-10.
The previous December, the Buffs were down only 14-10 at halftime against the Huskies, but turnovers doomed the Buffs in the second half. In the 2017 Pac-12 conference opener, the Buffs were down only 10-7 at halftime, but turnovers doomed the Buffs in the second half. A pick six thrown by CU quarterback Steven Montez late in the third quarter turned a 17-10 game into a rout.
For the game, Montez completed 21-of-27 passes for 171 yards, but also had three interceptions. His counterpart for the Huskies, Jake Browning, was not much more effective, completing 11-of-21 for 160 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. The difference on the stats sheet came on the ground. Myles Gaskin went for 202 yards on 27 carries, including a 57-yard score to add insult to injury late. CU’s leading rusher, Phillip Lindsay, had 68 yards on 19 carries, posting the Buffs’ lone score.
… Still to come … Locker room quotes and Game Notes …
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For a team looking for redemption for their 41-10 Pac-12 championship game loss the previous December, the opening drive of CU’s game against Washington went about as well as any Buff fan could have scripted.
The Buffs quickly moved the ball into Husky territory thanks to a pair of completions from quarterback Steven Montez to wide receiver Juwann Winfree (going for eight and nine yards, respectively) and some quick hitting runs by Phillip Lindsay. Near midfield, Montez hit Devin Ross for a 22-yard gain to the Washington 21-yard line, following by a 13-yard completion to Byrce Bobo for a first-and-goal at the eight. On third-and-goal at the one, Lindsay finished off the 11-play, 75-yard drive with a one-yard run.
Colorado 7, Washington 0, with 10:24 to play in the first quarter.
The Huskies looked to respond on their first drive, with a 25-yard completion from quarterback Jake Browning to wide receiver Dante Pettis getting the Washington offense its first first down of the game. The Huskies would not make it past midfield, however, as a deep pass by Browning on a third-and-nine at the Washington 44 was intercepted by Buff safety Afolabi Laguda at the CU 17-yard line.
The Colorado offense next pieced together a second consecutive 11-play drive, but this drive netted only 43 yards, with the Buffs stalling at the Washington 40-yard line. A nice punt by Alex Kinney, downed at the Washington four, was nullified when Buff reserve wide receiver Lee Walker ran into the punt returner, setting up the Huskies at their 27-yard line.
The ensuing Washington drive made it deep into Colorado territory, with the Huskies making it to the Buff 10-yard line before stalling. There, Washington kicker Tristan Vizcaino was called upon for a 32-yard field goal. The attempt went wide, however, and the Buffs retained their 7-0 lead early in the second quarter.
The Buffs failed, though, to take advantage. On third-and-three at the 27, Steven Montez was flushed from the pocket. He ran up the middle, and could have made a first down, but slid instead. He was marked down at the 29, and the Buffs were three-and-out.
Alex Kinney came on for his second punt of the game, but the effort was blocked, with Washington recovering at the Colorado 12-yard line. Four plays later, running back Myles Gaskin took it in from a yard out. Colorado 7, Washington 7, nine minutes before halftime.
The Colorado offense again moved the ball on its next drive, but again came away empty. A 13-yard completion from Montez to Shay Fields, coupled with an 11-yard run by Phillip Lindsay, helped to move the ball into Washington territory. On second-and-nine at the Washington 36, Montez threw out into the flat to Phillip Lindsay. The ball went through Lindsay’s hands, falling into the hands of Husky Jordan Miller for an interception.
For the third time in as many drives, Washington found itself inside the Colorado ten yards line. On this occasion, the Buff defense stiffened. Husky kicker Tristan Vizcaino was called upon for his second attempt of the evening. This try was from 25 yards out, and this time Vizcaino was true, and Washington had its first lead of the game.
Washington 10, Colorado 7, with 3:36 remaining before the break.
The Buff offense mounted another drive, making it to the Washington 43-yard line with a minute remaining in the half. There, however, Steven Montez threw a deep pass to the Husky end zone, but it was intercepted by Jordan Miller, who recorded his second pick of the first half.
Halftime score: No. 7 Washington 10, Colorado 7
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Washington looked to take control of the game with its opening drive of the second half.
The Buffs looked to have the Huskies stopped, with an incomplete pass thrown by Jake Browning on third-and-six at the Washington 44. On the play, however, linebacker Drew Lewis was called for a facemask penalty, keeping the drive alive. On the very next play, Browning went deep, hitting Quinten Pounds for a 43-yard touchdown.
Washington 17, Colorado 7, less than four minutes into the second half.
The Colorado offense responded with a successful drive of its own. On the Buffs’ first play from scrimmage in the second half, Steven Montez ran for 29 yards. Two plays later, Montez hit Bryce Bobo for 16 more. The Buffs made it to the Washington 23, but there Montez was sacked for a nine yard loss. There, Mike MacIntyre called upon freshman kicker James Stefanou, who hit a career-best 49-yarder to pull the Buffs back to within a touchdown.
Washington 17, Colorado 10, midway through the third quarter.
The Husky offense looked dominant on its next drive, never facing a third down until they were deep into Colorado territory. On third-and-nine at the Colorado 28 yard line, though, Myles Gaskin was held to four yards. Kicker Tristan Vizcaino was called upon for the third time on the rainy evening, and, for the second time, he missed. Vizcaino’s 41-yard effort was wide right, and the Buffs had new life.
Down 17-10 with three minutes remaining in the third quarter, the Buffs were very much alive against the favored Huskies. On third-and-four at the CU 30-yard line, however, disaster struck. Montez pass to Bryce Bobo was thrown straight to Washington defensive back Myles Bryant, who raced 35 yards untouched for a Washington touchdown.
Just like that, a close game was a two-touchdown mountain for the Buffs. Washington 24, Colorado 10, with two minutes remaining in the third quarter.
The game looked to be getting away from the Buffs, as on their next drive, Steven Montez was sacked on successive plays. The Buffs punted the ball back to the Huskies, with Washington taking over at their 39-yard line to start the fourth quarter.
Seven plays later, the Buff faithful began to make their way home. Myles Gaskin led the charge, picking up 27, 12, and seven yards as the Washington offense was never forced to the air. Salvon Ahmed took care of the final six yards, scoring with 11:16 remaining to make it a 31-10 game.
The Colorado offense again moved the ball on its next drive … and again came up empty. The Buffs drove into Washington territory, but, on a fourth-and-one at the Husky 43, Phillip Lindsay was stopped for no gain.
One play later, the game was officially a rout.
Myles Gaskin raced up the middle on the Huskies’ first play from scrimmage, covering 57 yards for the score. The extra point was missed, but it no longer mattered. The damage was done … Washington 37, Colorado 10.
The final seven minutes was completed by backups, with backup quarterback Sam Noyer getting in a few unproductive drives.
Final score: No. 7 Washington 37, Colorado 10
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Still to come … Locker room quotes and Game Notes …
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September 23rd – Boulder No. 7 Washington 37, Colorado 10
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Colorado looked to avenge a 41-10 loss to Washington in the 2016 Pac-12 championship game. Instead, it was a repeat, with the Buffs falling 37-10.
The previous December, the Buffs were down only 14-10 at halftime against the Huskies, but turnovers doomed the Buffs in the second half. In the 2017 Pac-12 conference opener, the Buffs were down only 10-7 at halftime, but turnovers doomed the Buffs in the second half. A pick six thrown by CU quarterback Steven Montez late in the third quarter turned a 17-10 game into a rout.
For the game, Montez completed 21-of-27 passes for 171 yards, but also had three interceptions. His counterpart for the Huskies, Jake Browning, was not much more effective, completing 11-of-21 for 160 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. The difference on the stats sheet came on the ground. Myles Gaskin went for 202 yards on 27 carries, including a 57-yard score to add insult to injury late. CU’s leading rusher, Phillip Lindsay, had 68 yards on 19 carries, posting the Buffs’ lone score.
… Still to come … Locker room quotes and Game Notes …
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For a team looking for redemption for their 41-10 Pac-12 championship game loss the previous December, the opening drive of CU’s game against Washington went about as well as any Buff fan could have scripted.
The Buffs quickly moved the ball into Husky territory thanks to a pair of completions from quarterback Steven Montez to wide receiver Juwann Winfree (going for eight and nine yards, respectively) and some quick hitting runs by Phillip Lindsay. Near midfield, Montez hit Devin Ross for a 22-yard gain to the Washington 21-yard line, following by a 13-yard completion to Byrce Bobo for a first-and-goal at the eight. On third-and-goal at the one, Lindsay finished off the 11-play, 75-yard drive with a one-yard run.
Colorado 7, Washington 0, with 10:24 to play in the first quarter.
The Huskies looked to respond on their first drive, with a 25-yard completion from quarterback Jake Browning to wide receiver Dante Pettis getting the Washington offense its first first down of the game. The Huskies would not make it past midfield, however, as a deep pass by Browning on a third-and-nine at the Washington 44 was intercepted by Buff safety Afolabi Laguda at the CU 17-yard line.
The Colorado offense next pieced together a second consecutive 11-play drive, but this drive netted only 43 yards, with the Buffs stalling at the Washington 40-yard line. A nice punt by Alex Kinney, downed at the Washington four, was nullified when Buff reserve wide receiver Lee Walker ran into the punt returner, setting up the Huskies at their 27-yard line.
The ensuing Washington drive made it deep into Colorado territory, with the Huskies making it to the Buff 10-yard line before stalling. There, Washington kicker Tristan Vizcaino was called upon for a 32-yard field goal. The attempt went wide, however, and the Buffs retained their 7-0 lead early in the second quarter.
The Buffs failed, though, to take advantage. On third-and-three at the 27, Steven Montez was flushed from the pocket. He ran up the middle, and could have made a first down, but slid instead. He was marked down at the 29, and the Buffs were three-and-out.
Alex Kinney came on for his second punt of the game, but the effort was blocked, with Washington recovering at the Colorado 12-yard line. Four plays later, running back Myles Gaskin took it in from a yard out. Colorado 7, Washington 7, nine minutes before halftime.
The Colorado offense again moved the ball on its next drive, but again came away empty. A 13-yard completion from Montez to Shay Fields, coupled with an 11-yard run by Phillip Lindsay, helped to move the ball into Washington territory. On second-and-nine at the Washington 36, Montez threw out into the flat to Phillip Lindsay. The ball went through Lindsay’s hands, falling into the hands of Husky Jordan Miller for an interception.
For the third time in as many drives, Washington found itself inside the Colorado ten yards line. On this occasion, the Buff defense stiffened. Husky kicker Tristan Vizcaino was called upon for his second attempt of the evening. This try was from 25 yards out, and this time Vizcaino was true, and Washington had its first lead of the game.
Washington 10, Colorado 7, with 3:36 remaining before the break.
The Buff offense mounted another drive, making it to the Washington 43-yard line with a minute remaining in the half. There, however, Steven Montez threw a deep pass to the Husky end zone, but it was intercepted by Jordan Miller, who recorded his second pick of the first half.
Halftime score: No. 7 Washington 10, Colorado 7
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Washington looked to take control of the game with its opening drive of the second half.
The Buffs looked to have the Huskies stopped, with an incomplete pass thrown by Jake Browning on third-and-six at the Washington 44. On the play, however, linebacker Drew Lewis was called for a facemask penalty, keeping the drive alive. On the very next play, Browning went deep, hitting Quinten Pounds for a 43-yard touchdown.
Washington 17, Colorado 7, less than four minutes into the second half.
The Colorado offense responded with a successful drive of its own. On the Buffs’ first play from scrimmage in the second half, Steven Montez ran for 29 yards. Two plays later, Montez hit Bryce Bobo for 16 more. The Buffs made it to the Washington 23, but there Montez was sacked for a nine yard loss. There, Mike MacIntyre called upon freshman kicker James Stefanou, who hit a career-best 49-yarder to pull the Buffs back to within a touchdown.
Washington 17, Colorado 10, midway through the third quarter.
The Husky offense looked dominant on its next drive, never facing a third down until they were deep into Colorado territory. On third-and-nine at the Colorado 28 yard line, though, Myles Gaskin was held to four yards. Kicker Tristan Vizcaino was called upon for the third time on the rainy evening, and, for the second time, he missed. Vizcaino’s 41-yard effort was wide right, and the Buffs had new life.
Down 17-10 with three minutes remaining in the third quarter, the Buffs were very much alive against the favored Huskies. On third-and-four at the CU 30-yard line, however, disaster struck. Montez pass to Bryce Bobo was thrown straight to Washington defensive back Myles Bryant, who raced 35 yards untouched for a Washington touchdown.
Just like that, a close game was a two-touchdown mountain for the Buffs. Washington 24, Colorado 10, with two minutes remaining in the third quarter.
The game looked to be getting away from the Buffs, as on their next drive, Steven Montez was sacked on successive plays. The Buffs punted the ball back to the Huskies, with Washington taking over at their 39-yard line to start the fourth quarter.
Seven plays later, the Buff faithful began to make their way home. Myles Gaskin led the charge, picking up 27, 12, and seven yards as the Washington offense was never forced to the air. Salvon Ahmed took care of the final six yards, scoring with 11:16 remaining to make it a 31-10 game.
The Colorado offense again moved the ball on its next drive … and again came up empty. The Buffs drove into Washington territory, but, on a fourth-and-one at the Husky 43, Phillip Lindsay was stopped for no gain.
One play later, the game was officially a rout.
Myles Gaskin raced up the middle on the Huskies’ first play from scrimmage, covering 57 yards for the score. The extra point was missed, but it no longer mattered. The damage was done … Washington 37, Colorado 10.
The final seven minutes was completed by backups, with backup quarterback Sam Noyer getting in a few unproductive drives.
Final score: No. 7 Washington 37, Colorado 10
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Still to come … Locker room quotes and Game Notes …
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Stuart
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