CollegeFootballDigestfrom CooperSearch

Texas vs. Colorado

Saturday, December 3, 2005, Big 12 Championship Game

No. 2 Texas beat Colorado 70–⁠3. It was their 16th meeting; after it, Texas led the series 9–⁠7.

Neutral site2Texas13–⁠0 in 2005
70
Neutral siteColorado7–⁠6 in 2005
3

FinalTV: ABCRAttendance 71,107Referee: Tom Walker

MVP Vince YoungWikipedia

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Texas142828070
Colorado03003

Standouts

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Photos from the game

  • Chris Ogbonnaya, tailback for the Texas Longhorns, in the 2005 Big XII Championship game
    Chris Ogbonnaya, tailback for the Texas Longhorns, in the 2005 Big XII Championship gamePhoto: Keith Johnston (KeithJJ) from Vernon, Canada, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • A railing collapsed after the end of the Big 12 Championship Game, causing minor injuries to fans. Austin Texas, 2005.
    A railing collapsed after the end of the Big 12 Championship Game, causing minor injuries to fans. Austin Texas, 2005.Photo: Johntex, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
  • The 2005 Texas Longhorn football team lines up on defense against the Colorado Buffaloes.
    The 2005 Texas Longhorn football team lines up on defense against the Colorado Buffaloes.Photo: Nick Silkey from Austin, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • University of Texas Longhorns football players enter the field for the 2005 Bix XI Championship Game.
    University of Texas Longhorns football players enter the field for the 2005 Bix XI Championship Game.Photo: KeithJJ on Pixabay, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

From the game’s category on Wikimedia Commons, free licenses only, each credited.

Player stats

Texas

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Vince Young14/1719331
Matt Nordgren2/22500
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jamaal Charles762226
Vince Young857118
Ramonce Taylor144107
Henry Melton1334211
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Limas Sweed5102138
Quan Cosby452017
David Thomas331114
George Walker122022
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Tarell Brown1110

Colorado

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Joel Klatt14/2410001
James Cox1/8900
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Hugh Charles1236019
Joel Klatt426016
Stephone Robinson1909
James Cox2604
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Evan Judge124024
Joe Klopfenstein423011
Dusty Sprague122022
Quinn Sypniewski21508
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Tom Hubbard1210

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

TexasColorado
486Total yards191
218Passing yards109
268Rushing yards82
11.5Yards per pass3.4
4.7Yards per rush3.2
26First downs12
7–⁠16Third downs3–⁠14
0–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠2
1Turnovers4
0–⁠0Penalties0–⁠0
22:05Possession14:33

Efficiency

TexasColorado
45%Success rate31%
0.20EPA per play−0.08
1.05Explosiveness0.89
−0.05Rushing EPA−0.07
0.98Passing EPA−0.06
42%Passing-down success15%
0.06First-down EPA0.10
0.14Second-down EPA−0.30
0.98Third-down EPA0.08
2%Havoc by its defense2%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Texas 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Colorado end zoneTexas end zoneQ1 ColoradoFumble, 9 playsQ1 TexasTouchdown run, 7 playsQ1 ColoradoPunt, 3 playsQ1 TexasTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ1 ColoradoMissed FG, 10 playsQ1 TexasInterceptionQ1 ColoradoField goal, 4 playsQ2 TexasTouchdown run, 7 playsQ2 ColoradoInterceptionQ2 TexasTouchdown pass, 1 playQ2 ColoradoPunt, 3 playsQ2 TexasTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ2 ColoradoPunt, 7 playsQ2 TexasTouchdown run, 9 playsQ2 ColoradoEnd of half, 1 playQ3 TexasTouchdown run, 8 playsQ3 ColoradoDefensive TD, 3 plays (Texas scores)Q3 TexasResult not recorded, 1 playQ3 ColoradoFumble, 2 playsQ3 TexasTouchdown run, 1 playQ3 ColoradoFumble, 1 playQ3 TexasTouchdown run, 6 playsQ3 ColoradoPunt, 6 playsQ3 TexasPunt, 6 playsQ3 ColoradoPunt, 3 playsQ3 TexasTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ4 ColoradoPunt, 3 playsQ4 TexasPunt, 6 playsQ4 ColoradoTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ4 TexasEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Colorado drives left to right, Texas right to left.
  1. Q1 ColoradoFumble, 9 plays, 42 yards
  2. Q1 TexasTouchdown run, 7 plays, 65 yards
  3. Q1 ColoradoPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  4. Q1 TexasTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 52 yards
  5. Q1 ColoradoMissed FG, 10 plays, 69 yards
  6. Q1 TexasInterception, 89 yards
  7. Q1 ColoradoField goal, 4 plays, −3 yards
  8. Q2 TexasTouchdown run, 7 plays, 46 yards
  9. Q2 ColoradoInterception, 38 yards
  10. Q2 TexasTouchdown pass, 1 play, 31 yards
  11. Q2 ColoradoPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  12. Q2 TexasTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 44 yards
  13. Q2 ColoradoPunt, 7 plays, 13 yards
  14. Q2 TexasTouchdown run, 9 plays, 71 yards
  15. Q2 ColoradoEnd of half, 1 play, 5 yards
  16. Q3 TexasTouchdown run, 8 plays, 68 yards
  17. Q3 ColoradoDefensive TD, 3 plays (Texas scores), 2 yards
  18. Q3 TexasResult not recorded, 1 play, 3 yards
  19. Q3 ColoradoFumble, 2 plays, 6 yards
  20. Q3 TexasTouchdown run, 1 play, 26 yards
  21. Q3 ColoradoFumble, 1 play, −4 yards
  22. Q3 TexasTouchdown run, 6 plays, 16 yards
  23. Q3 ColoradoPunt, 6 plays, 31 yards
  24. Q3 TexasPunt, 6 plays, 17 yards
  25. Q3 ColoradoPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  26. Q3 TexasTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 37 yards
  27. Q4 ColoradoPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  28. Q4 TexasPunt, 6 plays, 18 yards
  29. Q4 ColoradoTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 41 yards
  30. Q4 TexasEnd of game, 1 play, 1 yard

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Texas 14, Colorado 0
Colorado Fumble, 9 plays
14:251st & 10 at own 23Joel Klatt pass complete to Quinn Sypniewski for 8 yards to the Colo 31.
14:082nd & 2 at own 31Hugh Charles rush for 4 yards to the Colo 35 for a 1ST down.
13:411st & 10 at own 35Joel Klatt pass complete to Joe Klopfenstein for 3 yards to the Colo 38.
13:342nd & 7 at own 38Hugh Charles rush for 7 yards to the Colo 45 for a 1ST down.
13:131st & 10 at own 45Joel Klatt pass incomplete to Hugh Charles.
13:082nd & 10 at own 45Byron Ellis rush for no gain to the Colo 45.
12:293rd & 10 at own 45Joel Klatt pass complete to Joe Klopfenstein for 12 yards to the Texas 43 for a 1ST down.
12:091st & 10 at opp 43Joel Klatt pass complete to Quinn Sypniewski for 7 yards to the Texas 36.
11:402nd & 3 at opp 36Joel Klatt pass complete to Hugh Charles for 1 yard, fumbled at the Texas 35, recovered by Brian Robison at the Texas 35.
Texas Touchdown run, 7 plays
11:341st & 10 at own 35Vince Young pass complete to Limas Sweed for 16 yards to the Colo 49 for a 1ST down.
11:061st & 10 at opp 49Ramonce Taylor rush for 2 yards to the Colo 47.
10:572nd & 8 at opp 47Vince Young pass complete to Quan Cosby for 10 yards to the Colo 37 for a 1ST down.
10:501st & 10 at opp 37Vince Young rush for 18 yards to the Colo 19 for a 1ST down.
10:341st & 10 at opp 19Ramonce Taylor rush for 2 yards to the Colo 17.
10:042nd & 8 at opp 17Vince Young rush for 16 yards to the Colo 1 for a 1ST down.
9:441st & goal at opp 1Henry Melton rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Texas 6, Colorado 0
9:44David Pino extra point GOOD.Texas 7, Colorado 0
9:44Greg Johnson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Colorado Punt, 3 plays
9:381st & 10 at own 20Hugh Charles rush for 2 yards to the Colo 22.
9:342nd & 8 at own 22Joel Klatt pass incomplete to Lawrence Vickers.
9:293rd & 8 at own 22Joel Klatt pass incomplete to Joe Klopfenstein.
9:184th & 8 at own 22John Torp punt for 36 yards, returned by Aaron Ross for 6 yards to the Texas 48.
Texas Touchdown pass, 8 plays
9:081st & 10 at own 48Vince Young pass complete to Limas Sweed for 2 yards to the 50 yard line.
8:462nd & 8 at the 50Jamaal Charles rush for 18 yards to the Colo 32 for a 1ST down.
8:241st & 10 at opp 32Colorado penalty 15 yard pass interference on JJ Billingsley accepted, no play.
8:191st & 10 at opp 17Vince Young rush for 1 yard to the Colo 16.
7:472nd & 9 at opp 16Jamaal Charles rush for 6 yards to the Colo 10.
7:193rd & 3 at opp 10Jamaal Charles rush for 5 yards to the Colo 5 for a 1ST down.
6:481st & goal at opp 5Vince Young pass incomplete to Limas Sweed.
6:412nd & goal at opp 5Jamaal Charles rush for 2 yards to the Colo 3.
5:593rd & goal at opp 3Vince Young pass complete to Jamaal Charles for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Texas 13, Colorado 0
5:59David Pino extra point GOOD.Texas 14, Colorado 0
5:54Greg Johnson kickoff for 64 yards returned by Stephone Robinson for 16 yards to the Colo 17.
Colorado Missed FG, 10 plays
5:451st & 10 at own 17Joel Klatt pass complete to Evan Judge for 24 yards to the Colo 41 for a 1ST down.
5:221st & 10 at own 41Hugh Charles rush for 19 yards to the Texas 40 for a 1ST down.
5:151st & 10 at opp 40Joel Klatt rush for 16 yards to the Texas 24 for a 1ST down.
4:561st & 10 at opp 24Stephone Robinson rush for 9 yards to the Texas 15.
4:212nd & 1 at opp 15Hugh Charles rush for no gain to the Texas 15.
3:443rd & 1 at opp 15Lawrence Vickers rush for 2 yards to the Texas 13 for a 1ST down.
3:311st & 10 at opp 13Hugh Charles rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Texas 15.
2:552nd & 12 at opp 15Colorado penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
2:262nd & 22 at opp 25Joel Klatt rush for 11 yards to the Texas 14.
2:053rd & 11 at opp 14Timeout COLORADO, clock 02:05.
1:593rd & 11 at opp 14Joel Klatt pass incomplete to Dusty Sprague, Colorado penalty holding on Dusty Sprague declined.
1:594th & 11 at opp 14Mason Crosby 31 yard field goal BLOCKED, Texas penalty 18 yard illegal block accepted.
Texas Interception
1:181st & 10 at own 6Vince Young rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Texas 5.
0:472nd & 11 at own 5Ramonce Taylor rush for no gain to the Texas 5.
0:073rd & 11 at own 5Vince Young pass intercepted by Tom Hubbard at the Texas 27, returned for 22 yards to the Texas 5.
Colorado Field goal, 4 plays
0:001st & goal at opp 5Hugh Charles rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Texas 7.
Q2 14:562nd & goal at opp 8Joel Klatt pass incomplete to Joe Klopfenstein.
Q2 14:523rd & goal at opp 8Joel Klatt pass incomplete to Patrick Williams.
Q2 14:484th & goal at opp 8Mason Crosby 25 yard field goal GOOD.Texas 14, Colorado 3
Q2 14:38Mason Crosby kickoff for 65 yards returned by Ramonce Taylor for 54 yards to the Colo 46.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Texas 42, Colorado 3
Texas Touchdown run, 7 plays
14:321st & 10 at opp 46Vince Young pass complete to David Thomas for 14 yards to the Colo 32 for a 1ST down.
14:191st & 10 at opp 32Vince Young rush for 4 yards to the Colo 28 for a 1ST down, Colorado penalty 14 yard personal foul accepted.
13:511st & 10 at opp 14Ramonce Taylor rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Colo 15.
13:242nd & 11 at opp 15Vince Young pass complete to Quan Cosby for 14 yards to the Colo 1 for a 1ST down.
13:151st & goal at opp 1Henry Melton rush for no gain to the Colo 1.
12:322nd & goal at opp 1Henry Melton rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Colo 2.
12:003rd & goal at opp 2Vince Young rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Texas 20, Colorado 3
12:00David Pino extra point GOOD.Texas 21, Colorado 3
11:54Greg Johnson kickoff for 57 yards returned by Stephone Robinson for 23 yards to the Colo 31.
Colorado Interception
11:441st & 10 at own 31Joel Klatt pass intercepted by Billy Pittman at the Colo 43, returned for 12 yards to the Colo 31.
Texas Touchdown pass, 1 play
11:371st & 10 at opp 31Vince Young pass complete to Limas Sweed for 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Texas 27, Colorado 3
11:37David Pino extra point GOOD.Texas 28, Colorado 3
11:39Greg Johnson kickoff for 60 yards returned by Stephone Robinson for 27 yards to the Colo 32, Colorado penalty 19 yard holding accepted.
Colorado Punt, 3 plays
11:111st & 10 at own 13Hugh Charles rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Colo 12.
10:202nd & 11 at own 12Hugh Charles rush for 1 yard to the Colo 13.
9:473rd & 10 at own 13Joel Klatt pass complete to Hugh Charles for 4 yards to the Colo 17.
9:044th & 6 at own 17John Torp punt for 37 yards, returned by Aaron Ross for 10 yards to the Colo 44.
Texas Touchdown pass, 4 plays
8:561st & 10 at opp 44Vince Young pass complete to Limas Sweed for 38 yards to the Colo 6 for a 1ST down.
8:491st & 0 at opp 6Texas penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
8:341st & 0 at opp 16Vince Young rush for 3 yards to the Colo 13.
7:582nd & goal at opp 13Vince Young pass incomplete to Jamaal Charles.
7:583rd & 0 at opp 13Colorado penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
7:203rd & goal at opp 8Vince Young pass complete to David Thomas for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Texas 34, Colorado 3
7:20David Pino extra point GOOD.Texas 35, Colorado 3
7:20Greg Johnson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Colorado Punt, 7 plays
7:121st & 10 at own 20Joel Klatt pass complete to Joe Klopfenstein for 4 yards to the Colo 24.
6:212nd & 6 at own 24Joel Klatt pass complete to Joe Klopfenstein for 5 yards to the Colo 29.
5:323rd & 1 at own 29Lawrence Vickers rush for no gain to the Colo 29.
5:054th & 1 at own 29Timeout COLORADO, clock 05:05.
5:024th & 1 at own 29Joel Klatt rush for 1 yard to the Colo 30 for a 1ST down.
4:291st & 10 at own 30Hugh Charles rush for 4 yards to the Colo 34.
4:032nd & 6 at own 34Timeout COLORADO, clock 04:03.
3:452nd & 6 at own 34Joel Klatt pass complete to Byron Ellis for a loss of 1 yard to the Colo 33.
3:163rd & 7 at own 33Joel Klatt pass incomplete to Patrick Williams.
3:094th & 7 at own 33John Torp punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Aaron Ross at the Texas 29.
Texas Touchdown run, 9 plays
2:591st & 10 at own 29Vince Young pass complete to David Thomas for 9 yards to the Texas 38.
2:322nd & 1 at own 38Ramonce Taylor rush for 5 yards to the Texas 43 for a 1ST down.
2:171st & 10 at own 43Vince Young pass complete to Limas Sweed for 15 yards to the Colo 42 for a 1ST down.
1:441st & 10 at opp 42Ramonce Taylor rush for no gain to the Colo 42.
1:282nd & 10 at opp 42Vince Young pass complete to Quan Cosby for 11 yards to the Colo 31 for a 1ST down.
1:081st & 10 at opp 31Jamaal Charles rush for 3 yards to the Colo 28.
0:482nd & 7 at opp 28Vince Young pass complete to Selvin Young for 5 yards to the Colo 23.
0:353rd & 2 at opp 23Selvin Young rush for 19 yards to the Colo 4 for a 1ST down.
0:301st & 0 at opp 4Colorado penalty 2 yard holding on Thaddaeus Washington accepted, no play.
0:251st & goal at opp 2Jamaal Charles rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Texas 42, Colorado 3
0:25David Pino extra point GOOD.
0:25Greg Johnson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Colorado End of half, 1 play
0:181st & 10 at own 20Joel Klatt pass complete to Patrick Williams for 5 yards to the Colo 25.
Q3 14:53Mason Crosby kickoff for 63 yards returned by Ramonce Taylor for 30 yards to the Texas 32.
3rd quarter10 drives, then Texas 70, Colorado 3
Texas Touchdown run, 8 plays
14:461st & 10 at own 32Vince Young pass complete to Quan Cosby for 17 yards to the Texas 49 for a 1ST down.
14:241st & 10 at own 49Ramonce Taylor rush for 6 yards to the Colo 45.
13:552nd & 4 at opp 45Ramonce Taylor rush for 2 yards to the Colo 43.
13:223rd & 2 at opp 43Vince Young rush for 14 yards to the Colo 29 for a 1ST down.
12:551st & 10 at opp 29Ramonce Taylor rush for 6 yards to the Colo 23.
12:242nd & 4 at opp 23Ramonce Taylor rush for no gain to the Colo 23.
11:423rd & 4 at opp 23Selvin Young rush for 19 yards to the Colo 4 for a 1ST down.
11:261st & goal at opp 4Selvin Young rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Texas 48, Colorado 3
11:26David Pino extra point GOOD.Texas 49, Colorado 3
11:19Greg Johnson kickoff for 65 yards returned by James Cox for 19 yards to the Colo 19.
Colorado Defensive TD, 3 plays (Texas scores)
11:091st & 10 at own 19Joel Klatt pass complete to Lawrence Vickers for 2 yards to the Colo 21.
10:332nd & 8 at own 21Joel Klatt pass incomplete to Bernard Jackson.
10:283rd & 8 at own 21Joel Klatt pass incomplete to Evan Judge.
10:214th & 8 at own 21John Torp punt blocked for no gain, lateral to Brandon Foster for no gain for a TOUCHDOWN.Texas 55, Colorado 3
10:21David Pino extra point GOOD.Texas 56, Colorado 3
10:21Greg Johnson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Colorado Fumble, 2 plays
10:131st & 10 at own 20Hugh Charles rush for 8 yards to the Colo 28.
10:072nd & 2 at own 28Joel Klatt rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled at the Colo 26, recovered by Billy Pittman at the Colo 26.
Texas Touchdown run, 1 play
9:591st & 10 at opp 26Jamaal Charles rush for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Texas 62, Colorado 3
9:59David Pino extra point GOOD.Texas 63, Colorado 3
9:59Greg Johnson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Colorado Fumble, 1 play
9:541st & 10 at own 20Hugh Charles rush for no gain, fumbled at the Colo 16, recovered by Michael Griffin at the Colo 16.
Texas Touchdown run, 6 plays
9:541st & 10 at opp 16Texas penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
9:351st & 15 at opp 21Ramonce Taylor rush for 5 yards to the Colo 16.
9:052nd & 10 at opp 16Ramonce Taylor rush for 7 yards to the Colo 9.
8:323rd & 3 at opp 9Ramonce Taylor rush for 4 yards to the Colo 5 for a 1ST down.
8:271st & goal at opp 5Ramonce Taylor rush for 3 yards to the Colo 2.
8:272nd & 0 at opp 2Texas penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
8:012nd & goal at opp 7Matt Nordgren rush for 6 yards to the Colo 1.
7:363rd & goal at opp 1Henry Melton rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Texas 69, Colorado 3
7:36David Pino extra point GOOD.Texas 70, Colorado 3
7:36Greg Johnson kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Colorado Punt, 6 plays
7:271st & 10 at own 20Byron Ellis rush for 2 yards to the Colo 22.
7:272nd & 8 at own 22Joel Klatt pass complete to Reggie Foster for 5 yards to the Colo 27.
2:273rd & 3 at own 27Colorado penalty 14 yard pass interference on Patrick Williams accepted, no play.
5:573rd & 17 at own 13Joel Klatt pass complete to Dusty Sprague for 23 yards to the Colo 36 for a 1ST down, Texas penalty 15 yard roughing passer accepted.
5:251st & 10 at opp 49Byron Ellis rush for no gain to the Texas 49.
4:582nd & 10 at opp 49James Cox pass incomplete to Patrick Williams.
4:533rd & 10 at opp 49James Cox pass incomplete.
4:464th & 10 at opp 49John Torp punt for 26 yards, fair catch by Aaron Ross at the Texas 23.
Texas Punt, 6 plays
4:391st & 10 at own 23Henry Melton rush for 9 yards to the Texas 32.
4:152nd & 1 at own 32Henry Melton rush for no gain to the Texas 32.
4:003rd & 1 at own 32Matt Nordgren rush for 3 yards to the Texas 35 for a 1ST down.
3:281st & 10 at own 35Henry Melton rush for 1 yard to the Texas 36.
2:342nd & 9 at own 36Chris Ogbonnaya rush for 1 yard to the Texas 37.
2:003rd & 8 at own 37Matt Nordgren pass complete to Chris Ogbonnaya for 3 yards to the Texas 40.
1:294th & 5 at own 40Richmond McGee punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Stepho Robinson at the Colo 21.
Colorado Punt, 3 plays
1:211st & 10 at own 21James Cox rush for 4 yards to the Colo 25.
1:102nd & 6 at own 25James Cox rush for 2 yards to the Colo 27.
0:303rd & 4 at own 27James Cox pass incomplete.
0:224th & 4 at own 27John Torp punt for 36 yards, returned by Aaron Ross for 5 yards to the Texas 42.
Texas Turnover on downs, 8 plays
0:081st & 10 at own 42Texas penalty 9 yard holding accepted, no play.
Q4 14:521st & 19 at own 33Chris Ogbonnaya rush for 3 yards to the Texas 36.
Q4 14:002nd & 16 at own 36Chris Ogbonnaya rush for 4 yards to the Texas 40.
Q4 13:243rd & 12 at own 40Matt Nordgren pass complete to George Walker for 22 yards to the Colo 38 for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:531st & 10 at opp 38Henry Melton rush for 11 yards to the Colo 27 for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:191st & 10 at opp 27Henry Melton rush for 2 yards to the Colo 25.
Q4 11:302nd & 8 at opp 25Chris Ogbonnaya rush for 3 yards to the Colo 22.
Q4 10:393rd & 5 at opp 22Marcus Myers rush for 2 yards to the Colo 20.
Q4 10:004th & 3 at opp 20Marcus Myers rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Colo 21.
4th quarter4 drives, then Texas 70, Colorado 3
Colorado Punt, 3 plays
9:442nd & 10 at own 21Byron Ellis rush for 1 yard to the Colo 22.
9:123rd & 9 at own 22Timeout COLORADO, clock 09:12.
9:083rd & 9 at own 22James Cox pass incomplete to Ben Carpenter.
9:014th & 9 at own 22John Torp punt for 55 yards, fair catch by Quan Cosby at the Texas 23.
Texas Punt, 6 plays
8:501st & 10 at own 23Henry Melton rush for no gain to the Texas 23.
8:502nd & 10 at own 23Texas penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
7:282nd & 15 at own 18Chris Ogbonnaya rush for no gain to the Texas 18.
6:373rd & 15 at own 18Colt McCoy rush for 11 yards to the Texas 29.
6:374th & 4 at own 29Colorado penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
4:491st & 10 at own 34Colt McCoy rush for 3 yards to the Texas 37.
3:532nd & 7 at own 37Colt McCoy rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Texas 34.
3:023rd & 10 at own 34Henry Melton rush for 7 yards to the Texas 41.
2:074th & 3 at own 41Richmond McGee punt for 27 yards, returned by Stephone Robinson for 1 yard to the Colo 33.
Colorado Turnover on downs, 4 plays
2:071st & 10 at own 33Texas penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted.
2:041st & 5 at own 38Texas penalty 12 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
1:571st & 10 at the 50Texas penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
1:441st & 10 at opp 35James Cox pass complete to Reggie Foster for 9 yards to the Texas 26.
1:112nd & 1 at opp 26James Cox pass incomplete to Dusty Sprague.
1:003rd & 1 at opp 26Byron Ellis rush for no gain to the Texas 26.
0:174th & 1 at opp 26James Cox pass incomplete.
Texas End of game, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 26Henry Melton rush for 1 yard to the Texas 27.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

The series

Every Texas–Colorado game

Texas leads 12–⁠7 in 19 meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2020Texas 55, Colorado 23Alamo Bowl
2009Texas 38, Colorado 14
2008Texas 38, Colorado 14
2005Texas 70, Colorado 3Big 12 Championship Game
2005Texas 42, Colorado 17
2004Texas 31, Colorado 7

Around this game

Texas

Colorado

Ranked games that day

Every game of Week 14