Formulator Bowl is going Prime Time as Coach Prime and his Colorado Buffaloes face off with the Florida Gators in the 2023 Formulator Bowl!
Betting Odds for 2023 Formulator Bowl
- Point Spread: Colorado Buffaloes -3.5
- Over/Under: 48.5
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Florida Gators in the 2023 Formulator Bowl
First Quarter:
- Both teams started the game with strong defensive efforts, resulting in no points scored in the first quarter.
Second Quarter:
- Colorado’s quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Jimmy Horn Jr. (COL 7 – FLA 0).
- Florida responded with a touchdown drive of their own. Graham Mertz connected with Ricky Pearsall for a 15-yard touchdown pass (COL 7 – FLA 7).
- Colorado regained the lead with a 25-yard field goal by Alejandro Mata (COL 10 – FLA 7).
- Florida answered back with another touchdown, this time a 10-yard rush by Anthony Hankerson (COL 10 – FLA 14).
- The second quarter ended with Florida holding a slight lead.
Third Quarter:
- Colorado’s offense came to life in the third quarter, as Xavier Weaver scored on a 1-yard rushing touchdown (COL 17 – FLA 14).
- Florida’s response was immediate, as Graham Mertz found Dylan Edwards for a 20-yard touchdown pass (COL 17 – FLA 21).
- The third quarter concluded with Florida ahead by four points.
Fourth Quarter:
- Colorado mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter. Shedeur Sanders threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Travis Hunter, taking the lead (COL 24 – FLA 21).
- Florida attempted to tie the game with a late drive, but the Colorado defense held firm, sealing the victory for the Buffaloes.
Final Score:
- Colorado Buffaloes: 24
- Florida Gators: 21
Statistical Leaders:
- Passing Yards:
- Shedeur Sanders (Colorado): 220 yards, 2 TDs
- Graham Mertz (Florida): 250 yards, 2 TDs
- Rushing Yards:
- Dylan Edwards (Colorado): 80 yards
- Anthony Hankerson (Florida): 60 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving Yards:
- Travis Hunter (Colorado): 75 yards, 1 TD
- Ricky Pearsall (Florida): 90 yards, 1 TD
- Defensive Stats:
- Shilo Sanders (Colorado): 10 tackles, 1 INT
- LaVonta Bentley (Florida): 9 tackles, 1 sack
The Colorado Buffaloes managed to secure a hard-fought victory over the Florida Gators in the 2023 Formulator Bowl. If you have any more questions or need further details, please let me know!
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