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Nebraska 28, Colorado 20

//posted 11.28.2009

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November 27, 2009 Nebraska 28, Colorado 20

For the Colorado Buffaloes, the 2009 season ended the way it began, with a disheartening home loss to a rival. A season which had the potential for “ten wins”, and the expectation of at least seven or eight wins and a bowl game, ended with a 28-20 loss to Nebraska to put an end to a miserable 3-9 season.

Against Nebraska, the offense rolled up 403 yards, a season-high against Nebraska. But, when the game was on the line in the second half, the Colorado offense failed on three consecutive trips to the red zone to produce any points.

Against Nebraska, the defense limited the Cornhuskers to 217 yards of total offense. But, when the game was on the line in the fourth quarter, the Colorado defense gave up a 13-play, 80-yard drive which consumed 6:52 of game time, and resulted in a touchdown which clinched the game for Nebraska.

Against Nebraska, the Buffs had a 100-yard rusher (Rodney Stewart, 110 yards), two 100-yard receivers (Scotty McKnight, 114 yards; Markques Simas, 108 yards), but could not produce a sustained offensive attack.

Against Nebraska, the Buffs again allowed non-offensive touchdowns, …

#12 Oklahoma State 31, Colorado 28

//posted 11.19.2009

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November 19th – @ Oklahoma State #12 Oklahoma State 31, Colorado 28

For the second time in 2009, Colorado held a 14-10 halftime lead, on the road, against a ranked conference opponent. As with the Texas game in October, however, the Buffs could not hold the lead, falling 31-28 to #12 Oklahoma State. The Buffs turned four Cowboy turnovers and the poor play of backup quarterbacks into a 21-10 lead, but were unable to come away with their first road victory since 2007.

Four 15-yard penalties, missed opportunities, and a complete lack of a running game dropped the Buffs to a 3-8 season record. Oklahoma State did not complete a pass in the first half, as backup quarterback Alan Cote, substituting for the injured Zac Robinson, started 0-for-9 with an interception. Turning to third-string quarterback Brandon Weeden, the Cowboys found the spark they were looking for. Weeden went 10-for-15 for 168 yards and two touchdowns in leading the second half comeback. Colorado also played two quarterbacks, with starter Tyler Hansen missing much of the second quarter with a hand injury. Cody Hawkins was mostly effective in relief, going 7-for-11 for 69 yards, including a five-yard touchdown pass to Riar Geer …

Colorado 24, Wyoming 0

//posted 9.19.2009

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September 19th – Boulder Colorado 24, Wyoming 0

On a day when Washington, 0-12 in 2008, took out #3 USC (16-13), you knew that anything could happen.

The much-maligned Colorado defense held Wyoming to 230 yards of total offense in posting the first shutout for Colorado since the Buffs took out Miami (Ohio), 42-0, almost exactly two years ago.

The Buffs’ offense was not overwhelming, but was much more effective than it had been the first two games of 2009. Cody Hawkins hit on 17-of-31 passes for 175 yards, and Rodney Stewart rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns. Scotty McKnight had five catches for 77 yards, and had a timely fumble recovery for a touchdown.

Colorado, which had fallen behind by double digits in each of the first two games, turned the tables in game three. The Buffs took only 1:30 of game clock to take the first lead of the season. The eight-play, 69-yard drive was finished off in bizarre fashion. Demetrius Sumler, on first-and-ten at the Wyoming 17 yard line, took off for a fifteen yard gain, but fumbled the ball. Fortunately for Colorado fans, the fumble was recovered by wide receiver Scotty McKnight at the Wyoming …

No. 25 Nebraska – So long, Frank Solich

//posted 11.28.2003

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November 28th - Boulder No. 25 Nebraska 31, Colorado 22

Colorado played with purpose against their hated rival Nebraska, but in the end it was the Cornhuskers who prevailed, 31-22.

The loss ended the season for the 5-7 Buffs, sending the 53,444 in attendance home without a bowl trip for only the third time since 1987, but for the second time in four years.

Nebraska scored first on the cool November morning in Boulder, with quarterback Jammal Lord hitting tight end Matt Herian for a 58-yard touchdown less than five minutes into the game. The Buffs responded on their next possession, with Joel Klatt connecting with D.J. Hackett for a 33-yard score midway through the quarter.

Colorado took its first lead of the contest at 10-7 a few minutes later on a 44yard field goal by Mason Crosby. The lead was short-lived, however, as the ensuing kickoff was returned to the Buffs’ 35-yard line (with the ball placed at the 20 after a facemask penalty was tacked on). It took Nebraska only three plays and one minute of game time to regain the lead, with Lord giving the Cornhuskers a 14-10 lead on a five yard run.

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Iowa State – Bowl talk returns to Boulder after rout of Cyclones

//posted 11.15.2003

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November 15th - @ Iowa State Colorado 44, Iowa State 10

Colorado extended its road winning streak against Iowa State to ten games in routing the Cyclones in Ames, 44-10.

Joel Klatt threw for two first half touchdowns, and Brian Calhoun scored on two short runs as the Buffs raced to a 37-0 halftime lead before cruising to the win.

Just over six minutes into the game, the Buffs were on the scoreboard. A 42-yard scoring pass from Klatt to D.J. Hackett gave Colorado an early 7-0 lead. Later in the first quarter, running back Daniel Jolly scored on a two-yard run, and the Buffs had all the points they would need.

Any plans the 36,977 on hand had of going home happy ended with a 23-point Buff onslaught in the second quarter. Two four-yard Brian Calhoun touchdown runs sandwiched a 20-yard Klatt to John Donahoe score and a 26-yard Mason Crosby field goal (one of the extra point attempts was missed). The four scores gave Colorado a commanding 37-0 halftime lead.

The only remaining drama for the second half – Would Iowa State actually score for the first time in three games? – ended early on, as the …

No. 22 Missouri – Long Drive Contest

//posted 11.8.2003

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November 8th – Boulder Colorado 21, No. 22 Missouri 16

Joel Klatt passed for 187 yards and two touchdowns, leading Colorado to a 21-16 upset of 22nd-ranked Missouri. Brian Calhoun rushed for 65 yards and a score, while D.J. Hackett caught five passes for 84 yards as the Buffs beat the Tigers for the fifth straight season.

The Buffs scored first, taking a 7-0 lead on a 16-yard pass from Klatt to Derek McCoy, culminating an 82-yard drive to open the contest. Missouri responded with a 77-yard drive of their own, but the 18-play, 8:22 marathon netted only a field goal. The Buffs countered with their second long drive, this one covering 80 yards. Klatt hit fullback Lawrence Vickers from three yards out to give Colorado a 14-3 lead.

Missouri cut the lead to 14-9 midway through the second quarter on a 17-yard pass from quarterback Brad Smith to receiver Victor Sesay (the two-point pass attempt failed). The Tigers had the chance to take the halftime lead, but on the 15th-play of their next drive, running back Zack Abron fumbled into the Colorado endzone.

The Buffs opened the second half as strongly as the first half, scoring on their first …

Texas Tech – Third Quarter Doldrums haunt Buffs

//posted 11.1.2003

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November 1st - @ Texas Tech Texas Tech 26, Colorado 21

In a game in which the offenses for both teams were supposed to be showcased, the defenses for both Colorado and Texas Tech made surprise appearances, with the Red Raiders holding on to defeat the Buffs, 26-21. The Buff defense created six turnovers, including five interceptions, but that was not enough to prevent Colorado from dropping its third straight to fall to 3-6 on the season.

The game started off as well as any Colorado fan could have hoped. Just 17 seconds into the game, Colorado was up 7-0. Sophomore safety J.J. Billingsley made his first career interception on the first play from scrimmage. On the next play, Joel Klatt hit Derek McCoy from 27 yards out, and the Buffs had the lead. Later in the first quarter, after another interception, this one by Medford Moorer, Daniel Jolly capped a second short drive by the Buff offense with a one yard touchdown run. The Buffs were up 14-0, and seemed on their way to their fourth win of the season.

The Red Raiders, though, did not fold. After a 37-yard field goal midway through the second quarter, Texas Tech …

No. 1 Oklahoma – “I guess you have to take this as a moral victory”

//posted 10.25.2003

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October 25th - Boulder No. 1 Oklahoma 34, Colorado 20

Oklahoma jumped out to a 14-0 first quarter lead, then held Colorado at bay for the remainder of the evening, winning 34-20. Playing before the largest crowd in Colorado history, 54,215, Oklahoma posted its third win over Colorado in less than twelve months.

The Buffs were 25-point underdogs at home to the Sooners, and it looked early on as if Oklahoma would easily cover the spread. Sooner quarterback Jason White, who would go on to win the 2003 Heisman Trophy as the nation’s best player, connected with Brandon Jones on a 54-yard touchdown on the Sooner’s third play from scrimmage. Oklahoma covered 70 yards on its second drive, scoring on a two-yard run by Renaldo Works to make the score 14-0 with 6:03 left to play in the first quarter.

The expected Sooner domination was coming to pass.

But then something funny happened on the way to the rout.

The Buffs started playing well …. Or at least better.

Joel Klatt connected with D.J. Hackett on three passes on the Buffs’ next drive, including a three-yard scoring pass late in the first quarter to cut the lead to 14-7. …

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Posts Tagged ‘D.J. Hackett’

Nebraska 28, Colorado 20

#12 Oklahoma State 31, Colorado 28

Colorado 24, Wyoming 0

No. 25 Nebraska – So long, Frank Solich

Iowa State – Bowl talk returns to Boulder after rout of Cyclones

No. 22 Missouri – Long Drive Contest

Texas Tech – Third Quarter Doldrums haunt Buffs

No. 1 Oklahoma – “I guess you have to take this as a moral victory”

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