Western Michigan Broncos 24–27 Cincinnati Bearcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2006

Quick answer

Cincinnati Bearcats defeated Western Michigan Broncos 27–24 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 24, Cincinnati Bearcats 27.

Game summary

Cincinnati Bearcats edged Western Michigan Broncos 27–24 in Week 1 of the 2006 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: E.J. Biggers (2711) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +7.03 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Brandon West — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jamarko Simmons — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	0	15	0	6	24
Cincinnati Bearcats	6	9	0	3	27

Scoring Map

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

WMUWestern Michigan Broncos

OPP EZ

+3OPP 13

+3OPP 20

OPP EZ

+3OPP 16

CINCincinnati Bearcats

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CIN
Q1TD
DGDominick Goodman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Nick Davila pass complete to Dominick Goodman for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
WMU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
3-6
Nate Meyer 30 yard field goal GOOD.
WMU
Q2TD
HMHerb Martin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Ryan Cubit pass complete to Herb Martin for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
WMU
Q2TD
JSJamarko Simmons
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
E.J. Biggers pass complete to Jamarko Simmons for 76 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
CIN
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
15-9
Kevin Lovell 37 yard field goal GOOD.
CIN
Q2TD
DGDominick Goodman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Nick Davila pass complete to Dominick Goodman for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
CIN
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
15-18
Kevin Lovell 33 yard field goal GOOD.
WMU
Q4TD
BWBrandon West
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Brandon West rush for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, Cincinnati penalty offside defense on Angelo Craig declined.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

E.J. Biggers (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +7.03 EPA/play +7.03 EPA
Ryan Cubit (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +6.13 EPA
Nick Davila (2132) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.48 EPA

Rushing

Brandon West (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
Greg Moore (2132) — 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA
Butler Benton (2132) — 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Receiving

Jamarko Simmons (2711) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.09 EPA
Dominick Goodman (2132) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +1.23 EPA
Branden Ledbetter (2711) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.91 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
E.J. Biggers	2711	1	100.0%	1	+7.03	+7.03
Ryan Cubit	2711	36	2.8%	1	+0.17	+6.13
Nick Davila	2132	32	6.2%	2	+0.01	+0.48
Dustin Grutza	2132	2	0.0%	0	-0.26	-0.52
Herb Martin	2711	1	0.0%	0	-0.59	-0.59
TEAM	2711	1	0.0%	0	-0.80	-0.80

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WMU	CIN
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	2132	9	+0.25	Ended
Q1	2711	4	-1.69	Punt
Q1	2132	5	+4.34	Pass TD
Q1	2711	6	-1.62	Punt
Q1	2711	2	+0.05	Ended
Q1	2132	4	-2.95	Punt
Q2	2711	3	-0.47	Field goal
Q2	2711	6	-0.57	Punt
Q2	2132	2	-1.46	Punt
Q2	2711	3	-0.31	Punt
Q2	2132	3	-2.39	Punt
Q2	2711	6	+3.73	Pass TD
Q2	2132	2	-2.62	Punt
Q2	2711	1	+7.03	Pass TD
Q2	2132	7	-1.09	Field goal
Q2	2711	2	-1.63	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · E.J. Biggers pass complete to Jamarko Simmons for 76 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.03 EPA)
Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Nick Davila sacked by Zach Davidson, fumbled at the WMich 12, recovered by Zach Davidson at the WMich 12, tackled by Zach Davidson. (-4.5 EPA)
Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Nick Davila pass intercepted by Paul Tithof at the Cincy 45, returned for a loss of 2 yards to the Cincy 47. (-4.31 EPA)
Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Ryan Cubit pass intercepted by Mike Mickens at the Cincy 48, returned for no gain to the Cincy 48. (-3.94 EPA)
Q2 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Nick Davila pass intercepted by Matt Ludeman at the Cincy 21, returned for 2 yards to the Cincy 19. (-3.64 EPA)
Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Nick Davila sacked by Zach Davidson at the WMich 40 for a loss of 8 yards. (-3.4 EPA)
Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Ryan Cubit pass complete to Herb Martin for 30 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.36 EPA)
Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Ryan Cubit pass intercepted by John Bowie at the WMich 26, returned for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.26 EPA)

Key takeaways

Cincinnati Bearcats controlled the final (27–24) in Week 1.
Passing edge: E.J. Biggers (2711) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: WMU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Michigan Broncos vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

Western Michigan Broncos 24, Cincinnati Bearcats 27 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Cincinnati Bearcats?

Cincinnati Bearcats won with a final score of 24–27.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Cincinnati Bearcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=270062132.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Cincinnati Bearcats in passing?

E.J. Biggers (2711) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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