Western Michigan Broncos 27–30 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2004

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Western Michigan Broncos 30–27 in Week 4, 2004. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 27, Illinois Fighting Illini 30.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini edged Western Michigan Broncos 30–27 in Week 4 of the 2004 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Ryan Cubit (2711) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.45 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: E.B. Halsey — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Greg Jennings () — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	6	6	6	6	27
Illinois Fighting Illini	12	6	3	6	30

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

WMUWestern Michigan Broncos

+3

+3OPP 33

+3OPP 18

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ILL
Q1TD
EHE.B. Halsey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
E.B. Halsey (ILL) rushed right side for a 3 yard touchdown.
WMU
Q1TD
TRTrovon Riley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Trovon Riley (WMU) rushed up the middle for a 1 yard touchdown.
ILL
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Kickoff returned by Pierre Thomas (ILL) for a 99 yard touchdown.
ILL
Q2TD
KJKendrick Jones ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Brad Bower (ILL) pass across the middle complete to Kendrick Jones (ILL) for a 28 yard touchdown.
WMU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
9-18
23 yard field goal by Robert Menchinger (WMU) is good.
WMU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-18
50 yard field goal by Nate Meyer (WMU) is good.
ILL
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
12-21
35 yard field goal by Jason Reda (ILL) is good.
WMU
Q3TD
BJBrian Jackson ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Ryan Cubit (WMU) pass left side complete to Brian Jackson (WMU) for a 8 yard touchdown.
ILL
Q4TD
EHE.B. Halsey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
E.B. Halsey (ILL) rushed up the middle for a 4 yard touchdown.
WMU
Q4TD
GJGreg Jennings ()
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Ryan Cubit (WMU) pass left side complete to Greg Jennings (WMU) for a 3 yard touchdown.

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Ryan Cubit (2711) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.45 EPA/play +15.26 EPA
Brad Bower (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +1.74 EPA

Rushing

E.B. Halsey (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.14 EPA
Trovon Riley (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.17 EPA
Mark Bonds (2711) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Receiving

Greg Jennings () (2711) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.32 EPA
Ade Adeyemo () (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.95 EPA
Tyrone Walker () (2711) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.92 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ryan Cubit	2711	34	5.9%	0	2	+0.45	+15.26
Brad Bower	356	21	4.8%	0	1	+0.08	+1.74

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WMU	ILL
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	EPA	Result
Q1	2711	9	+3.51	Ended
Q1	356	11	+4.30	Rush TD
Q1	2711	5	+3.14	Rush TD
Q1	2711	7	+0.41	Ended
Q1	356	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	2711	5	-0.88	Ended
Q2	356	4	+5.33	Pass TD
Q2	2711	5	-0.02	Field goal
Q2	356	1	-2.15	Fumble
Q2	2711	3	+1.68	Ended
Q2	356	9	-1.38	Ended
Q2	2711	1	-0.57	Field goal
Q3	356	10	+0.50	Field goal
Q3	2711	8	+5.09	Pass TD
Q3	356	4	-2.61	Ended
Q3	2711	2	+1.32	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brad Bower (ILL) pass left side intercepted by Blake Sims (WMU). Returned for 56 yards. (-6.79 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brad Bower (ILL) pass across the middle intercepted by Scooter McIntosh (WMU). Returned for 19 yards. (-6.4 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Kickoff returned by Pierre Thomas (ILL) for a 99 yard touchdown. (+5.15 EPA)
Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Ryan Cubit (WMU) pass right side intercepted by Morris Virgil (ILL). Returned for no gain. (-4.71 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brad Bower (ILL) pass across the middle complete to Kendrick Jones (ILL) for a 28 yard touchdown. (+4.57 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · 15 yard penalty on Broncos. (+4.0 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Brad Bower (ILL) pass across the middle complete to Mark Kornfeld (ILL) for 29 yards. (+3.35 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fighting Illini fumble by Brad Bower (ILL), recovered by Paul Tithof (WMU), returned for no gain. (-3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (30–27) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Ryan Cubit (2711) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: WMU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Michigan Broncos vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Western Michigan Broncos 27, Illinois Fighting Illini 30 in Week 4 of the 2004 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 27–30.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=242620356.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Ryan Cubit (2711) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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