Western Michigan Broncos vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Western Michigan Broncos 47–24 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 24, Nebraska Cornhuskers 47.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	0	9	6	6	24
Nebraska Cornhuskers	12	15	6	0	47

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Joe Ganz (158) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +12.12 EPA
• Tim Hiller (2711) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.74 EPA

Rushing

• Marlon Lucky (158) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.39 EPA
• Brandon West (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.26 EPA
• Roy Helu Jr. (158) — 0.0 yds -0.48 EPA

Receiving

• Branden Ledbetter (2711) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA
• Brandon West (2711) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.81 EPA
• Juan Nunez (2711) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joe Ganz	158	34	11.8%	0	4	+0.36	+12.12
Tim Hiller	2711	50	4.0%	0	2	-0.01	-0.74

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WMU	NEB
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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	158	3	0	-0.12	Pass TD
Q1	2711	1	0	-4.96	Fumble
Q1	158	8	0	+0.80	Rush TD
Q1	2711	5	0	-2.56	Punt
Q1	158	7	0	+1.32	Punt
Q1	2711	3	0	-3.47	Punt
Q1	158	2	0	-1.38	Ended
Q2	2711	1	0	-0.02	Ended
Q2	158	1	0	+1.07	Pass TD
Q2	2711	1	0	-0.04	Field goal
Q2	158	5	0	+0.40	Ended
Q2	2711	7	0	-1.19	Ended
Q2	158	1	0	+4.02	Pass TD
Q2	2711	3	0	-0.06	Punt
Q2	158	5	0	+1.98	Ended
Q2	2711	1	0	+1.43	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Tim Hiller pass complete to Schneider Julien for 50 yards to the Neb 13, tackled by Phillip Dillard out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (+6.13 EPA)
2. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Joe Ganz pass intercepted by C.J. Wilson at the WMich 38, returned for 15 yards to the Neb 47, tackled by Quentin Castille. (-5.6 EPA)
3. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Tim Hiller pass complete to Brandon West, fumbled, forced by Cody Glenn, recovered by Neb Eric Hagg at the WMich 34, Eric Hagg for 3 yards, to the WMich 31. (-4.96 EPA)
4. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Tim Hiller pass complete to Juan Nunez for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.89 EPA)
5. Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Joe Ganz pass intercepted by Louis Delmas at the WMich 38, returned for 33 yards to the Neb 29, tackled by Mike Smith. (-4.57 EPA)
6. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Tim Hiller pass complete to Brandon West for 16 yards to the Neb 1, tackled by Eric Hagg and Ty Steinkuhler out-of-bounds for a 1ST down. (-4.38 EPA)
7. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Tim Hiller pass intercepted by Anthony West at the Neb 3, returned for 26 yards to the Neb 29, tackled by Juan Nunez. (-4.09 EPA)
8. Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Joe Ganz pass complete to Nate Swift for 61 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (47–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Joe Ganz (158) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: WMU at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Michigan Broncos vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Western Michigan Broncos 24, Nebraska Cornhuskers 47 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 24–47.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282430158.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Joe Ganz (158) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Western Michigan Broncos at Nebraska Cornhuskers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.