Corey Dillon later scored on a 12-yard touchdown run, increasing Washington's lead to 14–0.
In the second quarter, Nick Ziegler returned a Washington interception 31 yards for a touchdown, tying the game at 14.
On the very next play, Jerome Pathon returned the kickoff 86 yards for a touchdown, and Washington reclaimed the lead at 21–14.
Jeremy Aldrich kicked a 42-yard field goal before halftime, to put Colorado on top 24–21.
In the fourth quarter, Koy Detmer threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Rae Carruth, but the 2-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, and Colorado was up 33–21.