BYU vs Colorado State — September 18, 1976
| Date | September 18, 1976 |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Cougar Stadium |
| Location | Provo, UT |
| Television | |
| Attendance | 33,013 |
| BYU Conference | WAC |
| Opp Conference | WAC |
| BYU Head Coach | LaVell Edwards |
| Opp Head Coach | Sark Arslanian |
| Opp Final Record | 6-5 |
Game Notes
No notes for this game.
Venting their frustration on the visiting Rams, the Cougars scored in every quarter. Gifford Nielsen hit on four touchdown passes (three of them to split end John VanDerWouden) John also caught a fourth touchdown pass from reserve quarterback Terry McEwen in the final quarter. Jeff Blanc gained 72 yards rushing, and tailback Dave Lowry had a sparkling 59-yard kickoff return. BYU gave up 127 yards on penalties. VanDerWouden was named WAC offensive player of the week. Colorado State finished the season with a 6-5 record.
| Qtr | Time | Team | Scoring Event | BYU | OPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10:26 | BYU | Gifford Nielsen 9-yard pass to Jeff Nilsson (Dave Taylor PAT made) | 7 | 0 |
| 1 | 00:08 | CSU | Mark Davis 6-yard run (Dan Graham 2-point rush) | 7 | 8 |
| 2 | 04:29 | CSU | Ron Harris 1-yard run (Tom Drake PAT made) | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | 03:36 | BYU | Gifford Nielsen 35-yard pass to John Van Der Wouden (Mike Chronister 2-point pass) | 15 | 15 |
| 2 | 00:08 | BYU | Gifford Nielsen 36-yard pass to John Van Der Wouden (Dave Taylor PAT made) | 22 | 15 |
| 3 | 12:53 | BYU | Dave Taylor 38-yard field goal | 25 | 15 |
| 3 | 03:24 | CSU | Tom Drake 42-yard field goal | 25 | 18 |
| 4 | 12:19 | BYU | Gifford Nielsen 10-yard pass to John Van Der Wouden (Dave Taylor PAT made) | 32 | 18 |
| 4 | 08:35 | BYU | Dave Taylor 21-yard field goal | 35 | 18 |
| 4 | 03:15 | BYU | Terry McEwen 17-yard pass to John Van Der Wouden (Dave Taylor PAT made) | 42 | 18 |
| Statistic | BYU | CSU |
|---|---|---|
| First Downs | 22 | 20 |
| Rushing | 5 | 6 |
| Passing | 12 | 8 |
| Penalty | 5 | 6 |
| Rushing | 93 | 115 |
| Attempts | 47 | 43 |
| Avg per Rush | 2.0 | 2.7 |
| Touchdowns | 0 | 2 |
| Passing | 213 | 145 |
| Cmp-Att-Int | 16-37-1 | 10-29-4 |
| Completion % | 43.2 | 34.5 |
| Yds/Attempt | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Yds/Catch | 13.3 | 14.5 |
| Touchdowns | 5 | 0 |
| Total Offense | 306 | 260 |
| Plays | 84 | 72 |
| Avg per Play | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Punt/Kick Returns | ||
| Punt Ret-Yds-TD | 4-28-0 | 2-24-0 |
| Avg Punt Return | 7.0 | 12.0 |
| Kick Ret-Yds-TD | 1-59-0 | 3-48-0 |
| Avg Kick Return | 59.0 | 16.0 |
| Punting | 8-377 | 6-227 |
| Avg Punt | 47.1 | 37.8 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Fumbles-Lost | 3-2 | 4-3 |
| Penalties-Yards | 10-120 | 13-97 |
| Sacks By | 3 | 6 |
| FG Made-Att | 2-2 | 1-3 |
| 3rd Down Conv | 7-18 | 2-12 |
| 4th Down Conv | 0-0 | 1-1 |
BYU
Passing
| Player | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Yds/Att | TD | Int | Lng | Eff | Sacked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gifford Nielsen | 13 | 33 | 39.4 | 172 | 5.2 | 4 | 1 | 35 | 117.1 | 6 |
| Terry McEwen | 3 | 4 | 75.0 | 41 | 10.3 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 243.6 | 0 |
Rushing
| Player | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Blanc | 18 | 72 | 4.0 | 0 | 14 |
| Dave Lowry | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 0 | 9 |
| Todd Christensen | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Robbie Kahuanui | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 |
| Roger Gourley | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 0 | 5 |
| Terry McEwen | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Gifford Nielsen | 7 | -56 | -8.0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Van Der Wouden | 6 | 109 | 18.2 | 4 | 35 |
| Todd Christensen | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 19 |
| Mike Chronister | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Roger Gourley | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 |
| Roy Ward | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 |
| Jeff Nilsson | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 9 |
| Jeff Blanc | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 5 |
Kick Returns
| Player | No | Yds | Avg | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Lowry | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 0 | 59 |
Punt Returns
| Player | No | Yds | Avg | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Blanc | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 0 | |
| Jason Coloma | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Tkl | Sk | TFL | PBU | INT | INT Yds | INT TD | FF | FR | FR Yds | FR TD | Blk | Sfty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Rice | 14 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rod Wood | 8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dana Wilgar | 8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marc Swenson | 6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Murdock | 5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Hernandez | 5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steve Dewey | 5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larry Miller | 4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ross Varner | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gary Kama | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gary Peterson | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Jensen | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larry Tucker | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekeli Ieremia | 1 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Brown | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Kanahele | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | FG | FGA | Lng | Blk | XP | XPA | XP Blk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Taylor | 2 | 2 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Punting
| Player | No | Yds | Avg | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Lowry | 8 | 377 | 47.1 | 64 |
Colorado State
Passing
| Player | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Yds/Att | TD | Int | Lng | Eff | Sacked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Judah | 9 | 26 | 34.6 | 107 | 4.1 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 38.4 | |
| Dan Graham | 1 | 1 | 100.0 | 38 | 38.0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 419.2 | |
| Mike Deutsch | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Davis | 11 | 64 | 5.8 | 1 | 39 |
| Norris Jones | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 12 |
| Ron Harris | 8 | 13 | 1.6 | 1 | 4 |
| Gene Butler | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Dan Graham | 6 | 1 | 0.2 | 0 | 5 |
| Dick Judah | 9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 11 |
| Mike Deutsch | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Bell | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 0 | 38 |
| Mike Bachman | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 0 | 16 |
| Mark Davis | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 10 |
Kick Returns
| Player | No | Yds | Avg | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Butler | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | |
| Ron Harris | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 |
Punt Returns
| Player | No | Yds | Avg | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Harr | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 |
| Mike Deutsch | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Tkl | Sk | TFL | PBU | INT | INT Yds | INT TD | FF | FR | FR Yds | FR TD | Blk | Sfty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Krum | 9 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Ricky Harr | 8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Mike Bell | 7 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Al Bubba Baker | 7 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Keith King | 7 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||||||
| Paul McWilliams | 4 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Kent Campbell | 4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Steve Jackson | 4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Mike Deutsch | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Dana Isoline | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Roy Nelson | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Mark Nichols | 3 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Tim Armar | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Woodrow Carter | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Cliff Featherstone | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Jeff DeSalvo | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Scott McGill | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | FG | FGA | Lng | Blk | XP | XPA | XP Blk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Drake | 1 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Punting
| Player | No | Yds | Avg | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Deutsch | 6 | 236 | 39.3 | 43 |
Offense
BYU
| Pos | Player |
|---|---|
| QB | Gifford Nielsen |
| TB | Jeff Blanc |
| FB | Todd Christensen |
| FL | Mike Chronister |
| SE | John Van Der Wouden |
| TE | Tod Thompson |
| LT | Lance Reynolds |
| LG | Steve Miller |
| C | Chuck Carlson |
| RG | Keith Uperesa |
| RT | Dave Hubbard |
Colorado State
No data.
Defense
BYU
| Pos | Player |
|---|---|
| DE | Marcus Kanahele |
| DE | Steve Dewey |
| DT | Mekeli Ieremia |
| DT | Bill Rice |
| LB | Larry Miller |
| LB | Rod Wood |
| LB | Blake Murdock |
| CB | Tony Hernandez |
| CB | Craig Jensen |
| FS | Dana Wilgar |
| SS | Marc Swenson |
Colorado State
No data.
| Qtr | Time | Down | To Go | Spot | BYU | CSU | Play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15:00 | 1 | 10 | CSU40 | 0 | 0 | Tom Drake kickoff 60 yards to the BYU0, touchback. |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | BYU25 | 0 | 0 | BYU ball on BYU20. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | BYU20 | 0 | 0 | Tod Christensen rush for 3 yards to the BYU23. | |
| 1 | 2 | 7 | BYU23 | 0 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to Tod Christensen for 19 yards to the BYU42, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | BYU42 | 0 | 0 | Jeff Blanc rush for 9 yards to the CSU49. | |
| 1 | 2 | 1 | CSU49 | 0 | 0 | Jeff Blanc rush for no gain to the CSU49. | |
| 1 | 3 | 1 | CSU49 | 0 | 0 | Jeff Blanc rush for 2 yards to the CSU47, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | CSU47 | 0 | 0 | Tod Christensen rush for 4 yards to the CSU43. | |
| 1 | 2 | 6 | CSU43 | 0 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete. | |
| 1 | 3 | 6 | CSU43 | 0 | 0 | PENALTY BYU illegal procedure 5 yards to the CSU48. | |
| 1 | 3 | 11 | CSU48 | 0 | 0 | PENALTY CSU pass interference (Kent Campbell) 6 yards to the CSU42, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | CSU42 | 0 | 0 | Jeff Blanc rush for no gain to the CSU42. | |
| 1 | 2 | 10 | CSU42 | 0 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to John Van Der Wouden for 7 yards to the CSU35. | |
| 1 | 3 | 3 | CSU35 | 0 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to Tod Christensen for 15 yards to the CSU20, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | CSU20 | 0 | 0 | Jeff Blanc rush for 9 yards to the CSU11, out-of-bounds. | |
| 1 | 2 | 1 | CSU11 | 0 | 0 | Jeff Blanc rush for 3 yards to the CSU8, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 1 | 1 | CSU08 | 0 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen sacked for loss of 6 yards to the CSU14 (Paul McWilliams). | ||
| 1 | 2 | CSU14 | 0 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Jeff Blanc. | ||
| 1 | 3 | CSU14 | 0 | 0 | PENALTY CSU offside defense (Keith King) 5 yards to the CSU9. | ||
| 1 | 3 | CSU09 | 6 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to Jeff Nilsson for 9 yards to the CSU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:26. | ||
| 1 | 10:26 | 1 | CSU03 | 7 | 0 | Dave Taylor PAT kick attempt good. | |
| 1 | 1 | BYU35 | 7 | 0 | BYU ball on BYU40. | ||
| 1 | 10:26 | 1 | BYU40 | 7 | 0 | Dave Taylor kickoff 55 yards to the CSU5, Ron Harris return 18 yards to the CSU23. | |
| 1 | 10:21 | 1 | 10 | CSU23 | 7 | 0 | Ron Harris rush for 4 yards to the CSU27. |
| 1 | 2 | 6 | CSU27 | 7 | 0 | Mark Davis rush for 4 yards to the CSU31, out-of-bounds. | |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | CSU31 | 7 | 0 | Dan Graham sacked for loss of 2 yards to the CSU29 (Mekeli Ieremia). | |
| 1 | 4 | 4 | CSU29 | 7 | 0 | Mike Deutsch punt 43 yards to the BYU28, Jeff Blanc return 11 yards to the BYU39. | |
| 1 | 09:30 | 2 | 3 | BYU46 | 7 | 0 | Jeff Blanc rush for 2 yards to the BYU48. |
| 1 | 3 | 1 | BYU48 | 7 | 0 | Jeff Blanc rush for 3 yards to the CSU49, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | CSU49 | 7 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Jeff Nilsson. | |
| 1 | 2 | 10 | CSU49 | 7 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Mike Chronister. | |
| 1 | 3 | 10 | CSU49 | 7 | 0 | PENALTY CSU illegal procedure declined. | |
| 1 | 3 | 10 | CSU49 | 7 | 0 | PENALTY CSU personal foul 15 yards to the CSU34, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | CSU34 | 7 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass intercepted by Kent Campbell at the CSU28, Kent Campbell return 4 yards to the CSU32. | |
| 1 | 07:09 | 1 | 10 | CSU32 | 7 | 0 | PENALTY CSU illegal procedure 5 yards to the CSU27. |
| 1 | 1 | 15 | CSU27 | 7 | 0 | Mark Davis rush for 2 yards to the CSU29. | |
| 1 | 2 | 13 | CSU29 | 7 | 0 | Dan Graham rush for 3 yards to the CSU32, fumble by Dan Graham recovered by BYU Dana Wilgar at CSU32. | |
| 1 | 06:20 | 1 | 10 | CSU32 | 7 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Mike Chronister. |
| 1 | 2 | 10 | CSU32 | 7 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen sacked for loss of 12 yards to the CSU44 (Mike Bell). | |
| 1 | 3 | 22 | CSU44 | 7 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to Jeff Blanc for loss of 4 yards to the CSU48. | |
| 1 | 4 | 26 | CSU48 | 7 | 0 | Dave Lowry punt 35 yards to the CSU13, downed. | |
| 1 | 05:19 | 1 | 10 | CSU13 | 7 | 0 | Mark Davis rush for 6 yards to the CSU19. |
| 1 | 2 | 4 | CSU19 | 7 | 0 | Ron Harris rush for 2 yards to the CSU21. | |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | CSU21 | 7 | 0 | Gene Butler rush for no gain to the CSU21. | |
| 1 | 4 | 2 | CSU21 | 7 | 0 | Mike Deutsch punt 41 yards to the BYU38, Jeff Blanc return 0 yards to the BYU38, fumble by Jeff Blanc recovered by CSU Dave Bosley at BYU38. | |
| 1 | 03:00 | 1 | 10 | BYU38 | 7 | 0 | Mark Davis rush for 3 yards to the BYU35. |
| 1 | 2 | 7 | BYU35 | 7 | 0 | Mark Davis rush for 2 yards to the BYU33, fumble by Mark Davis recovered by CSU TM at BYU33. | |
| 1 | 3 | 5 | BYU33 | 7 | 0 | Dan Graham rush for 4 yards to the BYU29. | |
| 1 | 4 | 1 | BYU29 | 7 | 0 | Ron Harris rush for 2 yards to the BYU27, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | BYU27 | 7 | 0 | PENALTY BYU pass interference (Dana Wilgar) 16 yards to the BYU11, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | BYU11 | 7 | 0 | Dan Graham rush for 5 yards to the BYU6. | |
| 1 | 2 | 5 | BYU06 | 7 | 6 | Mark Davis rush for 6 yards to the BYU0, 1ST DOWN CSU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:08. | |
| 1 | 00:08 | 1 | BYU03 | 7 | 8 | Dan Graham rush attempt good. | |
| 1 | 1 | CSU35 | 7 | 8 | CSU ball on CSU40. | ||
| 1 | 00:08 | 1 | CSU40 | 7 | 8 | Tom Drake kickoff 60 yards to the BYU0, touchback. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | BYU25 | 7 | 8 | BYU ball on BYU20. | |
| 1 | 00:08 | 1 | 10 | BYU20 | 7 | 8 | Roger Gourley rush for 1 yard to the BYU21. |
| 2 | 15:00 | 2 | 9 | BYU21 | 7 | 8 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Tod Christensen. |
| 2 | 3 | 9 | BYU21 | 7 | 8 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to John Van Der Wouden. | |
| 2 | 4 | 9 | BYU21 | 7 | 8 | Dave Lowry punt 64 yards to the CSU15, downed. | |
| 2 | 14:37 | 1 | 10 | CSU15 | 7 | 8 | Ron Harris rush for loss of 1 yard to the CSU14. |
| 2 | 2 | 11 | CSU14 | 7 | 8 | Ron Harris rush for 3 yards to the CSU17. | |
| 2 | 3 | 8 | CSU17 | 7 | 8 | Dan Graham sacked for loss of 8 yards to the CSU9 (Mekeli Ieremia). | |
| 2 | 4 | 16 | CSU09 | 7 | 8 | Mike Deutsch punt 41 yards to the 50 yardline, Jeff Blanc return 6 yards to the CSU44. | |
| 2 | 13:05 | 1 | 10 | CSU44 | 7 | 8 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to Jeff Blanc for 5 yards to the CSU39. |
| 2 | 2 | 5 | CSU39 | 7 | 8 | Gifford Nielsen sacked for loss of 13 yards to the BYU48 (Al Baker). | |
| 2 | 3 | 18 | BYU48 | 7 | 8 | Gifford Nielsen sacked for loss of 8 yards to the BYU40 (Al Baker). | |
| 2 | 4 | 26 | BYU40 | 7 | 8 | Dave Lowry punt 46 yards to the CSU14, Mike Deutsch return 10 yards to the CSU24. | |
| 2 | 11:00 | 1 | 10 | CSU24 | 7 | 8 | Dan Graham rush for loss of 1 yard to the CSU23. |
| 2 | 2 | 11 | CSU23 | 7 | 8 | Dan Graham pass complete to Mark Bell R for 38 yards to the BYU39, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | BYU39 | 7 | 8 | Dick Judah at QB for Colorado St. | |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | BYU39 | 7 | 8 | PENALTY BYU face mask 15 yards to the BYU24, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | BYU24 | 7 | 8 | Dick Judah sacked for loss of 2 yards to the BYU26 (Mekeli Ieremia). | |
| 2 | 2 | 12 | BYU26 | 7 | 8 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mark Bell R. | |
| 2 | 3 | 12 | BYU26 | 7 | 8 | PENALTY BYU pass interference 13 yards to the BYU13, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | BYU13 | 7 | 8 | Dick Judah rush for loss of 3 yards to the BYU16. | |
| 2 | 2 | 13 | BYU16 | 7 | 8 | PENALTY CSU illegal procedure 5 yards to the BYU21. | |
| 2 | 2 | 18 | BYU21 | 7 | 8 | Mark Davis rush for 2 yards to the BYU19. | |
| 2 | 3 | 16 | BYU19 | 7 | 8 | Dick Judah rush for loss of 3 yards to the BYU22. | |
| 2 | 4 | 19 | BYU22 | 7 | 8 | Tom Drake field goal attempt from 39 MISSED - wide right, spot at BYU20, clock 06:57. | |
| 2 | 06:57 | 1 | 10 | BYU20 | 7 | 8 | Jeff Blanc rush for 5 yards to the BYU25. |
| 2 | 2 | 5 | BYU25 | 7 | 8 | Jeff Blanc rush for loss of 3 yards to the BYU22, fumble by Jeff Blanc recovered by CSU TM at BYU22. | |
| 2 | 06:17 | 1 | 10 | BYU22 | 7 | 8 | Dick Judah pass complete to Mark Davis for 9 yards to the BYU13, PENALTY BYU personal foul 6 yards to the BYU7, 1ST DOWN CSU. |
| 2 | 1 | BYU07 | 7 | 8 | 1st and 7. | ||
| 2 | 1 | BYU07 | 7 | 8 | Mark Davis rush for 3 yards to the BYU4. | ||
| 2 | 2 | BYU04 | 7 | 8 | Ron Harris rush for no gain to the BYU4. | ||
| 2 | 3 | BYU04 | 7 | 8 | PENALTY CSU illegal procedure 5 yards to the BYU9. | ||
| 2 | 3 | BYU09 | 7 | 8 | PENALTY BYU pass interference 8 yards to the BYU1, 1ST DOWN CSU. | ||
| 2 | 1 | BYU01 | 7 | 14 | Ron Harris rush for 1 yard to the BYU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:29. | ||
| 2 | 04:29 | 1 | BYU03 | 7 | 15 | Tom Drake PAT kick attempt good. | |
| 2 | 1 | CSU35 | 7 | 15 | CSU ball on CSU40. | ||
| 2 | 04:29 | 1 | CSU40 | 7 | 15 | PENALTY CSU illegal procedure (Tom Drake) 5 yards to the CSU35. | |
| 2 | 1 | CSU35 | 7 | 15 | Tom Drake kickoff 59 yards to the BYU6, Dave Lowry return 59 yards to the CSU35. | ||
| 2 | 04:19 | 1 | 10 | CSU35 | 7 | 15 | Jeff Blanc rush for no gain to the CSU35. |
| 2 | 2 | 10 | CSU35 | 13 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to John Van Der Wouden for 35 yards to the CSU0, 1ST DOWN BYU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:36. | |
| 2 | 03:36 | 1 | CSU03 | 15 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass attempt to Mike Chronister good. | |
| 2 | 1 | BYU35 | 15 | 15 | BYU ball on BYU40. | ||
| 2 | 03:36 | 1 | BYU40 | 15 | 15 | Dave Taylor kickoff 60 yards to the CSU0, touchback. | |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | CSU25 | 15 | 15 | CSU ball on CSU20. | |
| 2 | 03:36 | 1 | 10 | CSU20 | 15 | 15 | Dick Judah rush for 11 yards to the CSU31, 1ST DOWN CSU. |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | CSU31 | 15 | 15 | Dick Judah rush for 2 yards to the CSU33. | |
| 2 | 2 | 8 | CSU33 | 15 | 15 | Mark Davis rush for loss of 2 yards to the CSU31. | |
| 2 | 3 | 10 | CSU31 | 15 | 15 | PENALTY CSU delay of game 5 yards to the CSU26. | |
| 2 | 3 | 15 | CSU26 | 15 | 15 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mike Bachman. | |
| 2 | 4 | 15 | CSU26 | 15 | 15 | Mike Deutsch punt 39 yards to the BYU35. | |
| 2 | 01:23 | 1 | 10 | BYU35 | 15 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to George Harris. |
| 2 | 2 | 10 | BYU35 | 15 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to Mike Chronister for 11 yards to the BYU46, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | BYU46 | 15 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Mike Chronister. | |
| 2 | 2 | 10 | BYU46 | 15 | 15 | Dave Lowry rush for 9 yards to the CSU45. | |
| 2 | 3 | 1 | CSU45 | 15 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete. | |
| 2 | 4 | 1 | CSU45 | 15 | 15 | PENALTY CSU offside defense 5 yards to the CSU40, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | CSU40 | 15 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Mike Chronister. | |
| 2 | 2 | 10 | CSU40 | 15 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to John Van Der Wouden for 14 yards to the CSU26, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | CSU26 | 21 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to John Van Der Wouden for 26 yards to the CSU0, 1ST DOWN BYU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:08. | |
| 2 | 00:08 | 1 | CSU03 | 22 | 15 | Dave Taylor PAT kick attempt good. | |
| 2 | 1 | BYU35 | 22 | 15 | BYU ball on BYU40. | ||
| 2 | 00:08 | 1 | BYU40 | 22 | 15 | Dave Taylor kickoff 60 yards to the CSU0, touchback. | |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | CSU25 | 22 | 15 | CSU ball on CSU20. | |
| 2 | 00:08 | 1 | 10 | CSU20 | 22 | 15 | Ron Harris rush for 2 yards to the CSU22. |
| 2 | 2 | 8 | CSU22 | 22 | 15 | End of half, clock 00:00. | |
| 3 | 15:00 | 2 | 8 | BYU40 | 22 | 15 | Dave Taylor kickoff 60 yards to the CSU0, touchback. |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | CSU25 | 22 | 15 | CSU ball on CSU20. | |
| 3 | 15:00 | 1 | 10 | CSU20 | 22 | 15 | Dick Judah rush for no gain to the CSU20. |
| 3 | 2 | 10 | CSU20 | 22 | 15 | Mark Davis rush for loss of 1 yard to the CSU19, fumble by Mark Davis recovered by BYU Steve Dewey at CSU19. | |
| 3 | 14:14 | 1 | 10 | CSU19 | 22 | 15 | Jeff Blanc rush for 2 yards to the CSU17. |
| 3 | 2 | 8 | CSU17 | 22 | 15 | Jeff Blanc rush for loss of 2 yards to the CSU19. | |
| 3 | 3 | 10 | CSU19 | 22 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete. | |
| 3 | 4 | 10 | CSU19 | 25 | 15 | Dave Taylor field goal attempt from 38 GOOD, clock 12:53. | |
| 3 | 1 | BYU35 | 25 | 15 | BYU ball on BYU40. | ||
| 3 | 12:53 | 1 | BYU40 | 25 | 15 | Dave Taylor kickoff 57 yards to the CSU3, TM return 23 yards to the CSU26. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | CSU26 | 25 | 15 | Mike Deutsch at QB for Colorado St. | |
| 3 | 12:50 | 1 | 10 | CSU26 | 25 | 15 | Mike Deutsch rush for loss of 3 yards to the CSU23. |
| 3 | 2 | 13 | CSU23 | 25 | 15 | Gene Butler rush for 5 yards to the CSU28. | |
| 3 | 3 | 8 | CSU28 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah at QB for Colorado St. | |
| 3 | 3 | 8 | CSU28 | 25 | 15 | Mark Davis rush for 39 yards to the BYU33, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | BYU33 | 25 | 15 | Gene Butler rush for 1 yard to the BYU32. | |
| 3 | 2 | 9 | BYU32 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah pass intercepted by Tony Hernandez at the BYU18, Tony Hernandez return 0 yards to the BYU18. | |
| 3 | 10:36 | 1 | 10 | BYU18 | 25 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Mike Chronister. |
| 3 | 2 | 10 | BYU18 | 25 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen sacked for loss of 12 yards to the BYU6 (Al Baker). | |
| 3 | 3 | 22 | BYU06 | 25 | 15 | Jeff Blanc rush for 5 yards to the BYU11. | |
| 3 | 4 | 17 | BYU11 | 25 | 15 | Dave Lowry punt 40 yards to the CSU49, out-of-bounds. | |
| 3 | 09:04 | 1 | 10 | CSU49 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Chuck Kovac. |
| 3 | 2 | 10 | CSU49 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah pass complete to Mark Bell R for 10 yards to the BYU41, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | BYU41 | 25 | 15 | Gene Butler rush for 6 yards to the BYU35. | |
| 3 | 2 | 4 | BYU35 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah rush for no gain to the BYU35. | |
| 3 | 3 | 4 | BYU35 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah rush for no gain to the BYU35. | |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | BYU35 | 25 | 15 | Tom Drake field goal attempt from 52 MISSED - short, spot at BYU20, clock 07:04. | |
| 3 | 07:04 | 1 | 10 | BYU20 | 25 | 15 | Jeff Blanc rush for 9 yards to the BYU29. |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | BYU29 | 25 | 15 | Tod Christensen rush for 3 yards to the BYU32, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | BYU32 | 25 | 15 | Jeff Blanc rush for 14 yards to the BYU46, PENALTY BYU clipping 1 yards to the BYU31, NO PLAY. | |
| 3 | 1 | 11 | BYU31 | 25 | 15 | Tod Christensen rush for loss of 1 yard to the BYU30. | |
| 3 | 2 | 12 | BYU30 | 25 | 15 | Roger Gourley rush for 5 yards to the BYU35. | |
| 3 | 3 | 7 | BYU35 | 25 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Jeff Blanc. | |
| 3 | 4 | 7 | BYU35 | 25 | 15 | Dave Lowry punt 47 yards to the CSU18, fair catch by Mike Deutsch. | |
| 3 | 04:26 | 1 | 10 | CSU18 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah pass complete to Mike Bachman for 12 yards to the CSU30, 1ST DOWN CSU. |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | CSU30 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah pass complete to Mike Bachman for 16 yards to the CSU46, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | CSU46 | 25 | 15 | PENALTY BYU pass interference (Marc Swenson) 28 yards to the BYU26, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | BYU26 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mark Bell R. | |
| 3 | 2 | 10 | BYU26 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mike Bachman. | |
| 3 | 3 | 10 | BYU26 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mike Bachman. | |
| 3 | 4 | 10 | BYU26 | 25 | 18 | Tom Drake field goal attempt from 42 GOOD, clock 03:24. | |
| 3 | 1 | CSU35 | 25 | 18 | CSU ball on CSU40. | ||
| 3 | 03:24 | 1 | CSU40 | 25 | 18 | Tom Drake kickoff 60 yards to the BYU0, touchback. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | BYU25 | 25 | 18 | BYU ball on BYU20. | |
| 3 | 03:24 | 1 | 10 | BYU20 | 25 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen rush for loss of 1 yard to the BYU19, fumble by Gifford Nielsen recovered by BYU Gifford Nielsen at BYU19. |
| 3 | 2 | 11 | BYU19 | 25 | 18 | PENALTY CSU offside 5 yards to the BYU24. | |
| 3 | 2 | 6 | BYU24 | 25 | 18 | Roger Gourley rush for 2 yards to the BYU26. | |
| 3 | 3 | 4 | BYU26 | 25 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen sacked for loss of 4 yards to the BYU22. | |
| 3 | 4 | 8 | BYU22 | 25 | 18 | Dave Lowry punt 54 yards to the CSU24, Mike Deutsch return 14 yards to the CSU38. | |
| 3 | 01:15 | 1 | 10 | CSU38 | 25 | 18 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mike Bachman. |
| 3 | 2 | 10 | CSU38 | 25 | 18 | Dick Judah pass complete to Mark Davis for 10 yards to the CSU48, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | CSU48 | 25 | 18 | Dick Judah pass complete to Mike Bachman for 13 yards to the BYU39, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | BYU39 | 25 | 18 | Mike Deutsch pass incomplete to Mike Bachman. | |
| 3 | 2 | 10 | BYU39 | 25 | 18 | Mike Deutsch pass incomplete to Dick Judah. | |
| 3 | 3 | 10 | BYU39 | 25 | 18 | Dick Judah pass complete to Mark Bell R for 14 yards to the BYU25, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | BYU25 | 25 | 18 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mike Bachman. | |
| 3 | 2 | 10 | BYU25 | 25 | 18 | Dick Judah pass intercepted by Tony Hernandez at the BYU5, Tony Hernandez return 34 yards to the BYU39. | |
| 3 | 00:05 | 1 | 10 | BYU39 | 25 | 18 | PENALTY CSU holding 6 yards to the BYU45, 1ST DOWN BYU. |
| 4 | 15:00 | 1 | 10 | BYU45 | 25 | 18 | Tod Christensen rush for 6 yards to the CSU49. |
| 4 | 2 | 4 | CSU49 | 25 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Mike Chronister. | |
| 4 | 3 | 4 | CSU49 | 25 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to John Van Der Wouden. | |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | CSU49 | 25 | 18 | Dave Lowry punt 49 yards to the CSU0, touchback. | |
| 4 | 14:34 | 1 | 10 | CSU20 | 25 | 18 | Dick Judah pass complete to Mark Bell R for 9 yards to the CSU29. |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | CSU29 | 25 | 18 | Dick Judah rush for loss of 5 yards to the CSU24, fumble by Dick Judah recovered by BYU Rod Wood at CSU24. | |
| 4 | 13:59 | 1 | 10 | CSU24 | 25 | 18 | Jeff Blanc rush for 7 yards to the CSU17. |
| 4 | 2 | 3 | CSU17 | 25 | 18 | Tod Christensen rush for 5 yards to the CSU12, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | CSU12 | 25 | 18 | Dave Lowry rush for 2 yards to the CSU10. | |
| 4 | 2 | 8 | CSU10 | 31 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to John Van Der Wouden for 10 yards to the CSU0, 1ST DOWN BYU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 12:19. | |
| 4 | 12:19 | 1 | CSU03 | 32 | 18 | Dave Taylor PAT kick attempt good. | |
| 4 | 1 | BYU35 | 32 | 18 | BYU ball on BYU40. | ||
| 4 | 12:19 | 1 | BYU40 | 32 | 18 | PENALTY CSU holding 15 yards to the CSU45. | |
| 4 | 1 | CSU45 | 32 | 18 | Dave Taylor kickoff 45 yards to the CSU0, touchback. | ||
| 4 | 1 | 10 | CSU25 | 32 | 18 | CSU ball on CSU20. | |
| 4 | 12:19 | 1 | 10 | CSU20 | 32 | 18 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mike Bachman. |
| 4 | 2 | 10 | CSU20 | 32 | 18 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mark Bell R. | |
| 4 | 3 | 10 | CSU20 | 32 | 18 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mark Bell R, PENALTY CSU 12 men on the field declined. | |
| 4 | 4 | 10 | CSU20 | 32 | 18 | Mike Deutsch punt 20 yards to the CSU40, downed. | |
| 4 | 11:00 | 1 | 10 | CSU40 | 32 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to John Van Der Wouden. |
| 4 | 2 | 10 | CSU40 | 32 | 18 | Dave Lowry rush for 7 yards to the CSU33. | |
| 4 | 3 | 3 | CSU33 | 32 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to Roger Gourley for 16 yards to the CSU17, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | CSU17 | 32 | 18 | Roger Gourley rush for 2 yards to the CSU15. | |
| 4 | 2 | 8 | CSU15 | 32 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to Mike Chronister for 9 yards to the CSU6, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 4 | 1 | CSU06 | 32 | 18 | Tod Christensen rush for 1 yard to the CSU5. | ||
| 4 | 2 | CSU05 | 32 | 18 | Dave Lowry rush for 1 yard to the CSU4. | ||
| 4 | 3 | CSU04 | 32 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Dave Lowry. | ||
| 4 | 4 | CSU04 | 35 | 18 | Dave Taylor field goal attempt from 21 GOOD, clock 08:35. | ||
| 4 | 1 | BYU35 | 35 | 18 | BYU ball on BYU40. | ||
| 4 | 08:35 | 1 | BYU40 | 35 | 18 | Dave Taylor kickoff 60 yards to the CSU0, touchback. | |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | CSU25 | 35 | 18 | CSU ball on CSU20. | |
| 4 | 08:35 | 1 | 10 | CSU20 | 35 | 18 | Dick Judah pass complete to Mike Bachman for 14 yards to the CSU34, 1ST DOWN CSU. |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | CSU34 | 35 | 18 | PENALTY BYU offside defense 5 yards to the CSU39. | |
| 4 | 1 | 5 | CSU39 | 35 | 18 | Norris Jones rush for 10 yards to the CSU49, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | CSU49 | 35 | 18 | Dick Judah pass intercepted by Tony Hernandez at the BYU30, Tony Hernandez return 7 yards to the BYU37. | |
| 4 | 07:33 | 1 | 10 | BYU37 | 35 | 18 | Dave Lowry rush for no gain to the BYU37. |
| 4 | 2 | 10 | BYU37 | 35 | 18 | Dave Lowry rush for 9 yards to the BYU46. | |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | BYU46 | 35 | 18 | PENALTY CSU offside defense 5 yards to the CSU49, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | CSU49 | 35 | 18 | Dave Lowry rush for 6 yards to the CSU43. | |
| 4 | 2 | 4 | CSU43 | 35 | 18 | Dave Lowry rush for 1 yard to the CSU42. | |
| 4 | 3 | 3 | CSU42 | 35 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete. | |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | CSU42 | 35 | 18 | Dave Lowry punt 42 yards to the CSU0, touchback. | |
| 4 | 04:38 | 1 | 10 | CSU20 | 35 | 18 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mike Bachman. |
| 4 | 2 | 10 | CSU20 | 35 | 18 | Norris Jones rush for 12 yards to the CSU32, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | CSU32 | 35 | 18 | Dick Judah pass intercepted by Craig Jensen at the 50 yardline, Craig Jensen return 32 yards to the CSU18. | |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | CSU18 | 35 | 18 | Terry McEwen at QB for BYU. | |
| 4 | 04:01 | 1 | 10 | CSU18 | 35 | 18 | Dan Van Valkenburg, Dan rush for 1 yard to the CSU17. |
| 4 | 2 | 9 | CSU17 | 35 | 18 | Terry McEwen pass incomplete to Roger Gourley. | |
| 4 | 3 | 9 | CSU17 | 41 | 18 | Terry McEwen pass complete to John Van Der Wouden for 17 yards to the CSU0, 1ST DOWN BYU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:15. | |
| 4 | 03:15 | 1 | CSU03 | 42 | 18 | Dave Taylor PAT kick attempt good. | |
| 4 | 1 | BYU35 | 42 | 18 | BYU ball on BYU40. | ||
| 4 | 03:15 | 1 | BYU40 | 42 | 18 | Dave Taylor kickoff 60 yards to the CSU0, Gene Butler return 7 yards to the CSU7. | |
| 4 | 03:09 | 1 | 10 | CSU07 | 42 | 18 | Norris Jones rush for 3 yards to the CSU10. |
| 4 | 2 | 7 | CSU10 | 42 | 18 | Norris Jones rush for 3 yards to the CSU13. | |
| 4 | 3 | 4 | CSU13 | 42 | 18 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Harr Washington. | |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | CSU13 | 42 | 18 | Mike Deutsch punt 43 yards to the BYU44, Jeff Blanc return 11 yards to the CSU45, PENALTY BYU illegal block 23 yards to the BYU32, 1st and 10, BYU ball on BYU32. | |
| 4 | 01:46 | 1 | 10 | BYU32 | 42 | 18 | Robbie Kahuanui rush for 3 yards to the BYU35. |
| 4 | 2 | 7 | BYU35 | 42 | 18 | Terry McEwen pass complete to Roy Ward for 14 yards to the BYU49, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | BYU49 | 42 | 18 | Terry McEwen rush for no gain to the BYU49. | |
| 4 | 2 | 10 | BYU49 | 42 | 18 | Robbie Kahuanui rush for 8 yards to the CSU43. | |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | CSU43 | 42 | 18 | Terry McEwen pass complete to Mike Chronister for 10 yards to the CSU33, 1ST DOWN BYU. |
| Qtr | Time | Down | To Go | Spot | BYU | CSU | Play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15:00 | 1 | 10 | CSU40 | 0 | 0 | Tom Drake kickoff 60 yards to the BYU0, touchback. |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | BYU25 | 0 | 0 | BYU ball on BYU20. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | BYU20 | 0 | 0 | Tod Christensen rush for 3 yards to the BYU23. | |
| 1 | 2 | 7 | BYU23 | 0 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to Tod Christensen for 19 yards to the BYU42, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | BYU42 | 0 | 0 | Jeff Blanc rush for 9 yards to the CSU49. | |
| 1 | 2 | 1 | CSU49 | 0 | 0 | Jeff Blanc rush for no gain to the CSU49. | |
| 1 | 3 | 1 | CSU49 | 0 | 0 | Jeff Blanc rush for 2 yards to the CSU47, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | CSU47 | 0 | 0 | Tod Christensen rush for 4 yards to the CSU43. | |
| 1 | 2 | 6 | CSU43 | 0 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete. | |
| 1 | 3 | 6 | CSU43 | 0 | 0 | PENALTY BYU illegal procedure 5 yards to the CSU48. | |
| 1 | 3 | 11 | CSU48 | 0 | 0 | PENALTY CSU pass interference (Kent Campbell) 6 yards to the CSU42, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | CSU42 | 0 | 0 | Jeff Blanc rush for no gain to the CSU42. | |
| 1 | 2 | 10 | CSU42 | 0 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to John Van Der Wouden for 7 yards to the CSU35. | |
| 1 | 3 | 3 | CSU35 | 0 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to Tod Christensen for 15 yards to the CSU20, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | CSU20 | 0 | 0 | Jeff Blanc rush for 9 yards to the CSU11, out-of-bounds. | |
| 1 | 2 | 1 | CSU11 | 0 | 0 | Jeff Blanc rush for 3 yards to the CSU8, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 1 | 1 | CSU08 | 0 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen sacked for loss of 6 yards to the CSU14 (Paul McWilliams). | ||
| 1 | 2 | CSU14 | 0 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Jeff Blanc. | ||
| 1 | 3 | CSU14 | 0 | 0 | PENALTY CSU offside defense (Keith King) 5 yards to the CSU9. | ||
| 1 | 3 | CSU09 | 6 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to Jeff Nilsson for 9 yards to the CSU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:26. | ||
| 1 | 10:26 | 1 | CSU03 | 7 | 0 | Dave Taylor PAT kick attempt good. | |
| 1 | 1 | BYU35 | 7 | 0 | BYU ball on BYU40. | ||
| 1 | 10:26 | 1 | BYU40 | 7 | 0 | Dave Taylor kickoff 55 yards to the CSU5, Ron Harris return 18 yards to the CSU23. | |
| 1 | 10:21 | 1 | 10 | CSU23 | 7 | 0 | Ron Harris rush for 4 yards to the CSU27. |
| 1 | 2 | 6 | CSU27 | 7 | 0 | Mark Davis rush for 4 yards to the CSU31, out-of-bounds. | |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | CSU31 | 7 | 0 | Dan Graham sacked for loss of 2 yards to the CSU29 (Mekeli Ieremia). | |
| 1 | 4 | 4 | CSU29 | 7 | 0 | Mike Deutsch punt 43 yards to the BYU28, Jeff Blanc return 11 yards to the BYU39. | |
| 1 | 09:30 | 2 | 3 | BYU46 | 7 | 0 | Jeff Blanc rush for 2 yards to the BYU48. |
| 1 | 3 | 1 | BYU48 | 7 | 0 | Jeff Blanc rush for 3 yards to the CSU49, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | CSU49 | 7 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Jeff Nilsson. | |
| 1 | 2 | 10 | CSU49 | 7 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Mike Chronister. | |
| 1 | 3 | 10 | CSU49 | 7 | 0 | PENALTY CSU illegal procedure declined. | |
| 1 | 3 | 10 | CSU49 | 7 | 0 | PENALTY CSU personal foul 15 yards to the CSU34, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | CSU34 | 7 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass intercepted by Kent Campbell at the CSU28, Kent Campbell return 4 yards to the CSU32. | |
| 1 | 07:09 | 1 | 10 | CSU32 | 7 | 0 | PENALTY CSU illegal procedure 5 yards to the CSU27. |
| 1 | 1 | 15 | CSU27 | 7 | 0 | Mark Davis rush for 2 yards to the CSU29. | |
| 1 | 2 | 13 | CSU29 | 7 | 0 | Dan Graham rush for 3 yards to the CSU32, fumble by Dan Graham recovered by BYU Dana Wilgar at CSU32. | |
| 1 | 06:20 | 1 | 10 | CSU32 | 7 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Mike Chronister. |
| 1 | 2 | 10 | CSU32 | 7 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen sacked for loss of 12 yards to the CSU44 (Mike Bell). | |
| 1 | 3 | 22 | CSU44 | 7 | 0 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to Jeff Blanc for loss of 4 yards to the CSU48. | |
| 1 | 4 | 26 | CSU48 | 7 | 0 | Dave Lowry punt 35 yards to the CSU13, downed. | |
| 1 | 05:19 | 1 | 10 | CSU13 | 7 | 0 | Mark Davis rush for 6 yards to the CSU19. |
| 1 | 2 | 4 | CSU19 | 7 | 0 | Ron Harris rush for 2 yards to the CSU21. | |
| 1 | 3 | 2 | CSU21 | 7 | 0 | Gene Butler rush for no gain to the CSU21. | |
| 1 | 4 | 2 | CSU21 | 7 | 0 | Mike Deutsch punt 41 yards to the BYU38, Jeff Blanc return 0 yards to the BYU38, fumble by Jeff Blanc recovered by CSU Dave Bosley at BYU38. | |
| 1 | 03:00 | 1 | 10 | BYU38 | 7 | 0 | Mark Davis rush for 3 yards to the BYU35. |
| 1 | 2 | 7 | BYU35 | 7 | 0 | Mark Davis rush for 2 yards to the BYU33, fumble by Mark Davis recovered by CSU TM at BYU33. | |
| 1 | 3 | 5 | BYU33 | 7 | 0 | Dan Graham rush for 4 yards to the BYU29. | |
| 1 | 4 | 1 | BYU29 | 7 | 0 | Ron Harris rush for 2 yards to the BYU27, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | BYU27 | 7 | 0 | PENALTY BYU pass interference (Dana Wilgar) 16 yards to the BYU11, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | BYU11 | 7 | 0 | Dan Graham rush for 5 yards to the BYU6. | |
| 1 | 2 | 5 | BYU06 | 7 | 6 | Mark Davis rush for 6 yards to the BYU0, 1ST DOWN CSU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:08. | |
| 1 | 00:08 | 1 | BYU03 | 7 | 8 | Dan Graham rush attempt good. | |
| 1 | 1 | CSU35 | 7 | 8 | CSU ball on CSU40. | ||
| 1 | 00:08 | 1 | CSU40 | 7 | 8 | Tom Drake kickoff 60 yards to the BYU0, touchback. | |
| 1 | 1 | 10 | BYU25 | 7 | 8 | BYU ball on BYU20. | |
| 1 | 00:08 | 1 | 10 | BYU20 | 7 | 8 | Roger Gourley rush for 1 yard to the BYU21. |
| Qtr | Time | Down | To Go | Spot | BYU | CSU | Play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 15:00 | 2 | 9 | BYU21 | 7 | 8 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Tod Christensen. |
| 2 | 3 | 9 | BYU21 | 7 | 8 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to John Van Der Wouden. | |
| 2 | 4 | 9 | BYU21 | 7 | 8 | Dave Lowry punt 64 yards to the CSU15, downed. | |
| 2 | 14:37 | 1 | 10 | CSU15 | 7 | 8 | Ron Harris rush for loss of 1 yard to the CSU14. |
| 2 | 2 | 11 | CSU14 | 7 | 8 | Ron Harris rush for 3 yards to the CSU17. | |
| 2 | 3 | 8 | CSU17 | 7 | 8 | Dan Graham sacked for loss of 8 yards to the CSU9 (Mekeli Ieremia). | |
| 2 | 4 | 16 | CSU09 | 7 | 8 | Mike Deutsch punt 41 yards to the 50 yardline, Jeff Blanc return 6 yards to the CSU44. | |
| 2 | 13:05 | 1 | 10 | CSU44 | 7 | 8 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to Jeff Blanc for 5 yards to the CSU39. |
| 2 | 2 | 5 | CSU39 | 7 | 8 | Gifford Nielsen sacked for loss of 13 yards to the BYU48 (Al Baker). | |
| 2 | 3 | 18 | BYU48 | 7 | 8 | Gifford Nielsen sacked for loss of 8 yards to the BYU40 (Al Baker). | |
| 2 | 4 | 26 | BYU40 | 7 | 8 | Dave Lowry punt 46 yards to the CSU14, Mike Deutsch return 10 yards to the CSU24. | |
| 2 | 11:00 | 1 | 10 | CSU24 | 7 | 8 | Dan Graham rush for loss of 1 yard to the CSU23. |
| 2 | 2 | 11 | CSU23 | 7 | 8 | Dan Graham pass complete to Mark Bell R for 38 yards to the BYU39, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | BYU39 | 7 | 8 | Dick Judah at QB for Colorado St. | |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | BYU39 | 7 | 8 | PENALTY BYU face mask 15 yards to the BYU24, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | BYU24 | 7 | 8 | Dick Judah sacked for loss of 2 yards to the BYU26 (Mekeli Ieremia). | |
| 2 | 2 | 12 | BYU26 | 7 | 8 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mark Bell R. | |
| 2 | 3 | 12 | BYU26 | 7 | 8 | PENALTY BYU pass interference 13 yards to the BYU13, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | BYU13 | 7 | 8 | Dick Judah rush for loss of 3 yards to the BYU16. | |
| 2 | 2 | 13 | BYU16 | 7 | 8 | PENALTY CSU illegal procedure 5 yards to the BYU21. | |
| 2 | 2 | 18 | BYU21 | 7 | 8 | Mark Davis rush for 2 yards to the BYU19. | |
| 2 | 3 | 16 | BYU19 | 7 | 8 | Dick Judah rush for loss of 3 yards to the BYU22. | |
| 2 | 4 | 19 | BYU22 | 7 | 8 | Tom Drake field goal attempt from 39 MISSED - wide right, spot at BYU20, clock 06:57. | |
| 2 | 06:57 | 1 | 10 | BYU20 | 7 | 8 | Jeff Blanc rush for 5 yards to the BYU25. |
| 2 | 2 | 5 | BYU25 | 7 | 8 | Jeff Blanc rush for loss of 3 yards to the BYU22, fumble by Jeff Blanc recovered by CSU TM at BYU22. | |
| 2 | 06:17 | 1 | 10 | BYU22 | 7 | 8 | Dick Judah pass complete to Mark Davis for 9 yards to the BYU13, PENALTY BYU personal foul 6 yards to the BYU7, 1ST DOWN CSU. |
| 2 | 1 | BYU07 | 7 | 8 | 1st and 7. | ||
| 2 | 1 | BYU07 | 7 | 8 | Mark Davis rush for 3 yards to the BYU4. | ||
| 2 | 2 | BYU04 | 7 | 8 | Ron Harris rush for no gain to the BYU4. | ||
| 2 | 3 | BYU04 | 7 | 8 | PENALTY CSU illegal procedure 5 yards to the BYU9. | ||
| 2 | 3 | BYU09 | 7 | 8 | PENALTY BYU pass interference 8 yards to the BYU1, 1ST DOWN CSU. | ||
| 2 | 1 | BYU01 | 7 | 14 | Ron Harris rush for 1 yard to the BYU0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:29. | ||
| 2 | 04:29 | 1 | BYU03 | 7 | 15 | Tom Drake PAT kick attempt good. | |
| 2 | 1 | CSU35 | 7 | 15 | CSU ball on CSU40. | ||
| 2 | 04:29 | 1 | CSU40 | 7 | 15 | PENALTY CSU illegal procedure (Tom Drake) 5 yards to the CSU35. | |
| 2 | 1 | CSU35 | 7 | 15 | Tom Drake kickoff 59 yards to the BYU6, Dave Lowry return 59 yards to the CSU35. | ||
| 2 | 04:19 | 1 | 10 | CSU35 | 7 | 15 | Jeff Blanc rush for no gain to the CSU35. |
| 2 | 2 | 10 | CSU35 | 13 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to John Van Der Wouden for 35 yards to the CSU0, 1ST DOWN BYU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:36. | |
| 2 | 03:36 | 1 | CSU03 | 15 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass attempt to Mike Chronister good. | |
| 2 | 1 | BYU35 | 15 | 15 | BYU ball on BYU40. | ||
| 2 | 03:36 | 1 | BYU40 | 15 | 15 | Dave Taylor kickoff 60 yards to the CSU0, touchback. | |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | CSU25 | 15 | 15 | CSU ball on CSU20. | |
| 2 | 03:36 | 1 | 10 | CSU20 | 15 | 15 | Dick Judah rush for 11 yards to the CSU31, 1ST DOWN CSU. |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | CSU31 | 15 | 15 | Dick Judah rush for 2 yards to the CSU33. | |
| 2 | 2 | 8 | CSU33 | 15 | 15 | Mark Davis rush for loss of 2 yards to the CSU31. | |
| 2 | 3 | 10 | CSU31 | 15 | 15 | PENALTY CSU delay of game 5 yards to the CSU26. | |
| 2 | 3 | 15 | CSU26 | 15 | 15 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mike Bachman. | |
| 2 | 4 | 15 | CSU26 | 15 | 15 | Mike Deutsch punt 39 yards to the BYU35. | |
| 2 | 01:23 | 1 | 10 | BYU35 | 15 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to George Harris. |
| 2 | 2 | 10 | BYU35 | 15 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to Mike Chronister for 11 yards to the BYU46, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | BYU46 | 15 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Mike Chronister. | |
| 2 | 2 | 10 | BYU46 | 15 | 15 | Dave Lowry rush for 9 yards to the CSU45. | |
| 2 | 3 | 1 | CSU45 | 15 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete. | |
| 2 | 4 | 1 | CSU45 | 15 | 15 | PENALTY CSU offside defense 5 yards to the CSU40, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | CSU40 | 15 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Mike Chronister. | |
| 2 | 2 | 10 | CSU40 | 15 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to John Van Der Wouden for 14 yards to the CSU26, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | CSU26 | 21 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to John Van Der Wouden for 26 yards to the CSU0, 1ST DOWN BYU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 00:08. | |
| 2 | 00:08 | 1 | CSU03 | 22 | 15 | Dave Taylor PAT kick attempt good. | |
| 2 | 1 | BYU35 | 22 | 15 | BYU ball on BYU40. | ||
| 2 | 00:08 | 1 | BYU40 | 22 | 15 | Dave Taylor kickoff 60 yards to the CSU0, touchback. | |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | CSU25 | 22 | 15 | CSU ball on CSU20. | |
| 2 | 00:08 | 1 | 10 | CSU20 | 22 | 15 | Ron Harris rush for 2 yards to the CSU22. |
| 2 | 2 | 8 | CSU22 | 22 | 15 | End of half, clock 00:00. |
| Qtr | Time | Down | To Go | Spot | BYU | CSU | Play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 15:00 | 2 | 8 | BYU40 | 22 | 15 | Dave Taylor kickoff 60 yards to the CSU0, touchback. |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | CSU25 | 22 | 15 | CSU ball on CSU20. | |
| 3 | 15:00 | 1 | 10 | CSU20 | 22 | 15 | Dick Judah rush for no gain to the CSU20. |
| 3 | 2 | 10 | CSU20 | 22 | 15 | Mark Davis rush for loss of 1 yard to the CSU19, fumble by Mark Davis recovered by BYU Steve Dewey at CSU19. | |
| 3 | 14:14 | 1 | 10 | CSU19 | 22 | 15 | Jeff Blanc rush for 2 yards to the CSU17. |
| 3 | 2 | 8 | CSU17 | 22 | 15 | Jeff Blanc rush for loss of 2 yards to the CSU19. | |
| 3 | 3 | 10 | CSU19 | 22 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete. | |
| 3 | 4 | 10 | CSU19 | 25 | 15 | Dave Taylor field goal attempt from 38 GOOD, clock 12:53. | |
| 3 | 1 | BYU35 | 25 | 15 | BYU ball on BYU40. | ||
| 3 | 12:53 | 1 | BYU40 | 25 | 15 | Dave Taylor kickoff 57 yards to the CSU3, TM return 23 yards to the CSU26. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | CSU26 | 25 | 15 | Mike Deutsch at QB for Colorado St. | |
| 3 | 12:50 | 1 | 10 | CSU26 | 25 | 15 | Mike Deutsch rush for loss of 3 yards to the CSU23. |
| 3 | 2 | 13 | CSU23 | 25 | 15 | Gene Butler rush for 5 yards to the CSU28. | |
| 3 | 3 | 8 | CSU28 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah at QB for Colorado St. | |
| 3 | 3 | 8 | CSU28 | 25 | 15 | Mark Davis rush for 39 yards to the BYU33, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | BYU33 | 25 | 15 | Gene Butler rush for 1 yard to the BYU32. | |
| 3 | 2 | 9 | BYU32 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah pass intercepted by Tony Hernandez at the BYU18, Tony Hernandez return 0 yards to the BYU18. | |
| 3 | 10:36 | 1 | 10 | BYU18 | 25 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Mike Chronister. |
| 3 | 2 | 10 | BYU18 | 25 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen sacked for loss of 12 yards to the BYU6 (Al Baker). | |
| 3 | 3 | 22 | BYU06 | 25 | 15 | Jeff Blanc rush for 5 yards to the BYU11. | |
| 3 | 4 | 17 | BYU11 | 25 | 15 | Dave Lowry punt 40 yards to the CSU49, out-of-bounds. | |
| 3 | 09:04 | 1 | 10 | CSU49 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Chuck Kovac. |
| 3 | 2 | 10 | CSU49 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah pass complete to Mark Bell R for 10 yards to the BYU41, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | BYU41 | 25 | 15 | Gene Butler rush for 6 yards to the BYU35. | |
| 3 | 2 | 4 | BYU35 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah rush for no gain to the BYU35. | |
| 3 | 3 | 4 | BYU35 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah rush for no gain to the BYU35. | |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | BYU35 | 25 | 15 | Tom Drake field goal attempt from 52 MISSED - short, spot at BYU20, clock 07:04. | |
| 3 | 07:04 | 1 | 10 | BYU20 | 25 | 15 | Jeff Blanc rush for 9 yards to the BYU29. |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | BYU29 | 25 | 15 | Tod Christensen rush for 3 yards to the BYU32, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | BYU32 | 25 | 15 | Jeff Blanc rush for 14 yards to the BYU46, PENALTY BYU clipping 1 yards to the BYU31, NO PLAY. | |
| 3 | 1 | 11 | BYU31 | 25 | 15 | Tod Christensen rush for loss of 1 yard to the BYU30. | |
| 3 | 2 | 12 | BYU30 | 25 | 15 | Roger Gourley rush for 5 yards to the BYU35. | |
| 3 | 3 | 7 | BYU35 | 25 | 15 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Jeff Blanc. | |
| 3 | 4 | 7 | BYU35 | 25 | 15 | Dave Lowry punt 47 yards to the CSU18, fair catch by Mike Deutsch. | |
| 3 | 04:26 | 1 | 10 | CSU18 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah pass complete to Mike Bachman for 12 yards to the CSU30, 1ST DOWN CSU. |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | CSU30 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah pass complete to Mike Bachman for 16 yards to the CSU46, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | CSU46 | 25 | 15 | PENALTY BYU pass interference (Marc Swenson) 28 yards to the BYU26, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | BYU26 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mark Bell R. | |
| 3 | 2 | 10 | BYU26 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mike Bachman. | |
| 3 | 3 | 10 | BYU26 | 25 | 15 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mike Bachman. | |
| 3 | 4 | 10 | BYU26 | 25 | 18 | Tom Drake field goal attempt from 42 GOOD, clock 03:24. | |
| 3 | 1 | CSU35 | 25 | 18 | CSU ball on CSU40. | ||
| 3 | 03:24 | 1 | CSU40 | 25 | 18 | Tom Drake kickoff 60 yards to the BYU0, touchback. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | BYU25 | 25 | 18 | BYU ball on BYU20. | |
| 3 | 03:24 | 1 | 10 | BYU20 | 25 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen rush for loss of 1 yard to the BYU19, fumble by Gifford Nielsen recovered by BYU Gifford Nielsen at BYU19. |
| 3 | 2 | 11 | BYU19 | 25 | 18 | PENALTY CSU offside 5 yards to the BYU24. | |
| 3 | 2 | 6 | BYU24 | 25 | 18 | Roger Gourley rush for 2 yards to the BYU26. | |
| 3 | 3 | 4 | BYU26 | 25 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen sacked for loss of 4 yards to the BYU22. | |
| 3 | 4 | 8 | BYU22 | 25 | 18 | Dave Lowry punt 54 yards to the CSU24, Mike Deutsch return 14 yards to the CSU38. | |
| 3 | 01:15 | 1 | 10 | CSU38 | 25 | 18 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mike Bachman. |
| 3 | 2 | 10 | CSU38 | 25 | 18 | Dick Judah pass complete to Mark Davis for 10 yards to the CSU48, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | CSU48 | 25 | 18 | Dick Judah pass complete to Mike Bachman for 13 yards to the BYU39, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | BYU39 | 25 | 18 | Mike Deutsch pass incomplete to Mike Bachman. | |
| 3 | 2 | 10 | BYU39 | 25 | 18 | Mike Deutsch pass incomplete to Dick Judah. | |
| 3 | 3 | 10 | BYU39 | 25 | 18 | Dick Judah pass complete to Mark Bell R for 14 yards to the BYU25, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | BYU25 | 25 | 18 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mike Bachman. | |
| 3 | 2 | 10 | BYU25 | 25 | 18 | Dick Judah pass intercepted by Tony Hernandez at the BYU5, Tony Hernandez return 34 yards to the BYU39. | |
| 3 | 00:05 | 1 | 10 | BYU39 | 25 | 18 | PENALTY CSU holding 6 yards to the BYU45, 1ST DOWN BYU. |
| Qtr | Time | Down | To Go | Spot | BYU | CSU | Play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 15:00 | 1 | 10 | BYU45 | 25 | 18 | Tod Christensen rush for 6 yards to the CSU49. |
| 4 | 2 | 4 | CSU49 | 25 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Mike Chronister. | |
| 4 | 3 | 4 | CSU49 | 25 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to John Van Der Wouden. | |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | CSU49 | 25 | 18 | Dave Lowry punt 49 yards to the CSU0, touchback. | |
| 4 | 14:34 | 1 | 10 | CSU20 | 25 | 18 | Dick Judah pass complete to Mark Bell R for 9 yards to the CSU29. |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | CSU29 | 25 | 18 | Dick Judah rush for loss of 5 yards to the CSU24, fumble by Dick Judah recovered by BYU Rod Wood at CSU24. | |
| 4 | 13:59 | 1 | 10 | CSU24 | 25 | 18 | Jeff Blanc rush for 7 yards to the CSU17. |
| 4 | 2 | 3 | CSU17 | 25 | 18 | Tod Christensen rush for 5 yards to the CSU12, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | CSU12 | 25 | 18 | Dave Lowry rush for 2 yards to the CSU10. | |
| 4 | 2 | 8 | CSU10 | 31 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to John Van Der Wouden for 10 yards to the CSU0, 1ST DOWN BYU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 12:19. | |
| 4 | 12:19 | 1 | CSU03 | 32 | 18 | Dave Taylor PAT kick attempt good. | |
| 4 | 1 | BYU35 | 32 | 18 | BYU ball on BYU40. | ||
| 4 | 12:19 | 1 | BYU40 | 32 | 18 | PENALTY CSU holding 15 yards to the CSU45. | |
| 4 | 1 | CSU45 | 32 | 18 | Dave Taylor kickoff 45 yards to the CSU0, touchback. | ||
| 4 | 1 | 10 | CSU25 | 32 | 18 | CSU ball on CSU20. | |
| 4 | 12:19 | 1 | 10 | CSU20 | 32 | 18 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mike Bachman. |
| 4 | 2 | 10 | CSU20 | 32 | 18 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mark Bell R. | |
| 4 | 3 | 10 | CSU20 | 32 | 18 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mark Bell R, PENALTY CSU 12 men on the field declined. | |
| 4 | 4 | 10 | CSU20 | 32 | 18 | Mike Deutsch punt 20 yards to the CSU40, downed. | |
| 4 | 11:00 | 1 | 10 | CSU40 | 32 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to John Van Der Wouden. |
| 4 | 2 | 10 | CSU40 | 32 | 18 | Dave Lowry rush for 7 yards to the CSU33. | |
| 4 | 3 | 3 | CSU33 | 32 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to Roger Gourley for 16 yards to the CSU17, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | CSU17 | 32 | 18 | Roger Gourley rush for 2 yards to the CSU15. | |
| 4 | 2 | 8 | CSU15 | 32 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen pass complete to Mike Chronister for 9 yards to the CSU6, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 4 | 1 | CSU06 | 32 | 18 | Tod Christensen rush for 1 yard to the CSU5. | ||
| 4 | 2 | CSU05 | 32 | 18 | Dave Lowry rush for 1 yard to the CSU4. | ||
| 4 | 3 | CSU04 | 32 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete to Dave Lowry. | ||
| 4 | 4 | CSU04 | 35 | 18 | Dave Taylor field goal attempt from 21 GOOD, clock 08:35. | ||
| 4 | 1 | BYU35 | 35 | 18 | BYU ball on BYU40. | ||
| 4 | 08:35 | 1 | BYU40 | 35 | 18 | Dave Taylor kickoff 60 yards to the CSU0, touchback. | |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | CSU25 | 35 | 18 | CSU ball on CSU20. | |
| 4 | 08:35 | 1 | 10 | CSU20 | 35 | 18 | Dick Judah pass complete to Mike Bachman for 14 yards to the CSU34, 1ST DOWN CSU. |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | CSU34 | 35 | 18 | PENALTY BYU offside defense 5 yards to the CSU39. | |
| 4 | 1 | 5 | CSU39 | 35 | 18 | Norris Jones rush for 10 yards to the CSU49, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | CSU49 | 35 | 18 | Dick Judah pass intercepted by Tony Hernandez at the BYU30, Tony Hernandez return 7 yards to the BYU37. | |
| 4 | 07:33 | 1 | 10 | BYU37 | 35 | 18 | Dave Lowry rush for no gain to the BYU37. |
| 4 | 2 | 10 | BYU37 | 35 | 18 | Dave Lowry rush for 9 yards to the BYU46. | |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | BYU46 | 35 | 18 | PENALTY CSU offside defense 5 yards to the CSU49, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | CSU49 | 35 | 18 | Dave Lowry rush for 6 yards to the CSU43. | |
| 4 | 2 | 4 | CSU43 | 35 | 18 | Dave Lowry rush for 1 yard to the CSU42. | |
| 4 | 3 | 3 | CSU42 | 35 | 18 | Gifford Nielsen pass incomplete. | |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | CSU42 | 35 | 18 | Dave Lowry punt 42 yards to the CSU0, touchback. | |
| 4 | 04:38 | 1 | 10 | CSU20 | 35 | 18 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Mike Bachman. |
| 4 | 2 | 10 | CSU20 | 35 | 18 | Norris Jones rush for 12 yards to the CSU32, 1ST DOWN CSU. | |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | CSU32 | 35 | 18 | Dick Judah pass intercepted by Craig Jensen at the 50 yardline, Craig Jensen return 32 yards to the CSU18. | |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | CSU18 | 35 | 18 | Terry McEwen at QB for BYU. | |
| 4 | 04:01 | 1 | 10 | CSU18 | 35 | 18 | Dan Van Valkenburg, Dan rush for 1 yard to the CSU17. |
| 4 | 2 | 9 | CSU17 | 35 | 18 | Terry McEwen pass incomplete to Roger Gourley. | |
| 4 | 3 | 9 | CSU17 | 41 | 18 | Terry McEwen pass complete to John Van Der Wouden for 17 yards to the CSU0, 1ST DOWN BYU, TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:15. | |
| 4 | 03:15 | 1 | CSU03 | 42 | 18 | Dave Taylor PAT kick attempt good. | |
| 4 | 1 | BYU35 | 42 | 18 | BYU ball on BYU40. | ||
| 4 | 03:15 | 1 | BYU40 | 42 | 18 | Dave Taylor kickoff 60 yards to the CSU0, Gene Butler return 7 yards to the CSU7. | |
| 4 | 03:09 | 1 | 10 | CSU07 | 42 | 18 | Norris Jones rush for 3 yards to the CSU10. |
| 4 | 2 | 7 | CSU10 | 42 | 18 | Norris Jones rush for 3 yards to the CSU13. | |
| 4 | 3 | 4 | CSU13 | 42 | 18 | Dick Judah pass incomplete to Harr Washington. | |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | CSU13 | 42 | 18 | Mike Deutsch punt 43 yards to the BYU44, Jeff Blanc return 11 yards to the CSU45, PENALTY BYU illegal block 23 yards to the BYU32, 1st and 10, BYU ball on BYU32. | |
| 4 | 01:46 | 1 | 10 | BYU32 | 42 | 18 | Robbie Kahuanui rush for 3 yards to the BYU35. |
| 4 | 2 | 7 | BYU35 | 42 | 18 | Terry McEwen pass complete to Roy Ward for 14 yards to the BYU49, 1ST DOWN BYU. | |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | BYU49 | 42 | 18 | Terry McEwen rush for no gain to the BYU49. | |
| 4 | 2 | 10 | BYU49 | 42 | 18 | Robbie Kahuanui rush for 8 yards to the CSU43. | |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | CSU43 | 42 | 18 | Terry McEwen pass complete to Mike Chronister for 10 yards to the CSU33, 1ST DOWN BYU. |