Western Michigan Broncos vs. Rice Owls: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Rice Owls defeated Western Michigan Broncos 38–14 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 14, Rice Owls 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	0	0	0	12	14
Rice Owls	9	12	6	6	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Chase Clement (242) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +19.53 EPA
• Tim Hiller (2711) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +9.98 EPA
• E.J. Biggers (2711) — 0.0 yds · +1.70 EPA/play +1.70 EPA

Rushing

• C.J. Ugokwe (242) — 0.0 yds -0.38 EPA
• Brandon West (2711) — 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Chase Clement (242) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Jarett Dillard (242) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.17 EPA
• Toren Dixon (242) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.69 EPA
• James Casey (242) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chase Clement	242	35	8.6%	0	3	+0.56	+19.53
Tim Hiller	2711	23	8.7%	0	2	+0.43	+9.98
E.J. Biggers	2711	1	0.0%	0	0	+1.70	+1.70
Jarett Dillard	242	2	50.0%	0	1	+0.39	+0.79
Jeramy Goodson	242	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.67	-0.67
John Thomas Shepherd	242	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.21	-1.21

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WMU	RICE
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	2711	1	0	-0.45	Ended
Q1	242	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	242	6	0	+1.62	Ended
Q1	2711	3	0	-1.45	Punt
Q1	242	1	0	+2.18	Rush TD
Q1	242	5	0	+2.54	Ended
Q1	2711	8	0	+0.11	Missed FG
Q1	242	8	0	-3.18	Punt
Q2	2711	4	0	+1.56	Interception
Q2	242	1	0	+5.79	Pass TD
Q2	242	6	0	+0.56	Ended
Q2	2711	2	0	+0.43	Ended
Q2	242	1	0	+2.68	Pass TD
Q2	242	13	0	+0.23	Ended
Q2	2711	1	0	-1.36	Punt
Q3	242	2	0	+0.39	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Tim Hiller pass incomplete. (-5.93 EPA)
2. Q2 · Rice Owls · Chase Clement pass complete to James Casey for 45 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.79 EPA)
3. Q2 · Rice Owls · Westrn Michigan penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted. (+3.8 EPA)
4. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Tim Hiller pass complete to Kirk Elsworth for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.75 EPA)
5. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · John Potter 51 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.44 EPA)
6. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Tim Hiller pass complete to Schneider Julien for 13 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.36 EPA)
7. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Tim Hiller pass complete to Jamarko Simmons for 41 yards to the Rice 11 for a 1ST down. (+3.33 EPA)
8. Q4 · Rice Owls · Chase Clement pass complete to Jarett Dillard for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Rice Owls controlled the final (38–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Chase Clement (242) — yds, 3 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 Rice Owls?

Western Michigan Broncos 14, Rice Owls 38 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Rice Owls?

Rice Owls won with a final score of 14–38.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Rice Owls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=283650242.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Rice Owls in passing?

Chase Clement (242) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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