Montez throws 4 TD passes, Colorado beats N Colorado 41-21
Steven Montez threw for a career-high 357 yards and four touchdowns, helping Colorado beat Northern Colorado 41-21 on Saturday in the first meeting between the schools since 1934.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Northern Colorado Bears
21
Colorado Buffaloes
41
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNCO | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| COLO | 14 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 41 |
Folsom Field · 44,318 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Southern Utah Thunderbirds | L 24-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ UC Davis Aggies | L 6-33 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Cal Poly Mustangs | W 28-18 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Eastern Washington Eagles | L 22-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Montana Grizzlies | L 14-36 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:15 21-41
James Stefanou 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:35 21-38
Jay MacIntyre 14 Yd pass from Steven Montez (James Stefanou Kick)
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Field Goal 4:30 21-31
James Stefanou 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:28 21-28
Michael McCauley 27 Yd pass from Jacob Knipp (Collin Root Kick)
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Touchdown 1:23 14-28
Alex Wesley 52 Yd pass from Jacob Knipp (Collin Root Kick)
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Touchdown 4:23 7-28
Bryce Bobo 29 Yd pass from Steven Montez (James Stefanou Kick)
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Touchdown 8:21 7-21
Shay Fields 28 Yd pass from Steven Montez (James Stefanou Kick)
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Touchdown 8:01 7-14
Phillip Lindsay 5 Yd Run (James Stefanou Kick)
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Touchdown 9:19 7-7
Devin Ross 4 Yd pass from Steven Montez (James Stefanou Kick)
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Touchdown 11:08 7-0
Alex Wesley 33 Yd pass from Jacob Knipp (Collin Root Kick)
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COLO
2 plays, 34 yards, 0:53 · End of Game
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UNCO 0:53
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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COLO 2:15
9 plays, 44 yards, 5:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:15 21-41
James Stefanou 34 Yd Field Goal
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UNCO 7:38
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:57 · Punt
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COLO 8:35
10 plays, 85 yards, 3:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:35 21-38
Jay MacIntyre 14 Yd pass from Steven Montez (James Stefanou Kick)
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UNCO 12:30
5 plays, 24 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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COLO 14:53
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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UNCO 2:08
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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COLO 4:30
9 plays, 44 yards, 3:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:30 21-31
James Stefanou 33 Yd Field Goal
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UNCO 7:43
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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COLO 10:26
7 plays, 55 yards, 2:02 · Fumble
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UNCO 12:28
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:28 21-28
Michael McCauley 27 Yd pass from Jacob Knipp (Collin Root Kick)
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UNCO
3 plays, -6 yards, 0:18 · Interception
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COLO 0:18
5 plays, 48 yards, 1:05 · Interception
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UNCO 1:23
6 plays, 90 yards, 2:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:23 14-28
Alex Wesley 52 Yd pass from Jacob Knipp (Collin Root Kick)
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COLO 4:23
6 plays, 73 yards, 2:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:23 7-28
Bryce Bobo 29 Yd pass from Steven Montez (James Stefanou Kick)
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UNCO 6:32
5 plays, 13 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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COLO 8:21
7 plays, 80 yards, 2:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:21 7-21
Shay Fields 28 Yd pass from Steven Montez (James Stefanou Kick)
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UNCO 10:39
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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UNCO 11:40
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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COLO 12:40
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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UNCO 14:32
7 plays, 31 yards, 2:37 · Punt
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COLO 2:09
8 plays, 27 yards, 3:07 · Punt
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UNCO 5:16
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:45 · Punt
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COLO 8:01
1 play, 5 yards, 0:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:01 7-14
Phillip Lindsay 5 Yd Run (James Stefanou Kick)
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UNCO 8:05
3 plays, -20 yards, 1:14 · Fumble
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COLO 9:19
6 plays, 75 yards, 1:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:19 7-7
Devin Ross 4 Yd pass from Steven Montez (James Stefanou Kick)
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UNCO 11:08
6 plays, 70 yards, 2:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:08 7-0
Alex Wesley 33 Yd pass from Jacob Knipp (Collin Root Kick)
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COLO 13:39
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:21 · Punt
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
UNCO
COLO
18
1st Downs
30
1-14
3rd down efficiency
7-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
273
Total Yards
569
202
Passing
357
20/37
Comp/Att
29/41
5.5
Yards per pass
8.7
71
Rushing
212
31
Rushing Attempts
39
2.3
Yards per rush
5.4
7-60
Penalties
14-114
2
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
1
28:34
Possession
31:26
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