First Downs
Team Records · Colorado Football Record Book
Total First Downs
Most, Quarter—14, vs. New Mexico State in Boulder, Sept. 10, 2005 (third).
Most, Half—21, on four occasions. Last: vs. Oregon at Eugene, Sept. 24, 2016 (first).
Most, Game—39, vs. California at Berkeley, Sept. 27, 2014 (2 OT); 37, vs. Missouri in Boulder, Oct. 12, 1957.
Fewest, Game—1, vs. Missouri at Columbia, Nov. 9, 1946.
Most, Season—310, in 2016 (13 games); 296, in 2014 (12 games).
Fewest Season (11 Games)—166, in 1983.
First Downs By Rushing
Most, Game—29, vs. Arizona at Tucson, Oct. 11, 1958.
Fewest, Game—0, vs. Missouri at Columbia, Nov. 9, 1946.
Most, Season—182, in 1989.
Fewest Season (11 Games)—66, in 1984.
First Downs By Passing
Most, Game—26, vs. California at Berkeley, Sept. 27, 2014.
Fewest, Game—0, on 15 occasions. Last: vs. Kansas at Lawrence, Oct. 15, 1988.
Most, Season—159, in 2014.
Fewest Season (11 Games)—23, in 1985.
First Downs By Penalty
Most, Game—7, vs. Arizona State at Tempe, Sept. 8, 2007; vs. Kansas at Lawrence, Nov. 6, 2010; vs. UCLA at Pasadena, Nov. 2, 2013.
Fewest, Game—0, on several occasions.
Most, Season—36, in 2014.
Fewest Season (11 Games)—3, in 1974 and 1977.