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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Western Michigan Broncos: 2008 Week 11 Recap

Broncos defeat Illini 23–17 in Week 11

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Western Michigan Broncos (Week 11).

Illinois Fighting Illini 17 5-5
Final 17–23
Western Michigan Broncos 23 6-3 Winner
Winner
Western Michigan Broncos
Final score
17–23
Top passer
Juice Williams

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Quick answer

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Illinois Fighting Illini 23–17 in Week 11, 2008. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 17, Western Michigan Broncos 23.

Game summary

Western Michigan Broncos edged Illinois Fighting Illini 23–17 in Week 11 of the 2008 season.

  • Scoring: 1 touchdown, 2 field goals across 3 plays.
  • Passing leader: Juice Williams (356) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.13 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Brandon West — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Arrelious Benn — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Illinois Fighting Illini003617
Western Michigan Broncos000323

Scoring Map

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

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini
WMUWestern Michigan Broncos

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Scoring timeline

3 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ILL
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 3
    Score
    3-0

    Matt Eller 20 yard field goal GOOD.

  2. ILL
    Q4TD
    JCJeff Cumberland

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-0

    Juice Williams pass complete to Jeff Cumberland for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  3. WMU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 28
    Score
    9-3

    John Potter 45 yard field goal GOOD.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Juice Williams (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +3.74 EPA
  • Tim Hiller (2711) — 0.0 yds · -0.74 EPA/play -8.17 EPA

Rushing

  • Brandon West (2711) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
  • Juice Williams (356) — 0.0 yds +0.25 EPA
  • Daniel Dufrene (356) — 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA

Receiving

  • Arrelious Benn (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.23 EPA
  • Michael Hoomanawanui (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.96 EPA
  • Robert Arnheim (2711) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.80 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Juice Williams356293.4%01+0.13+3.74
Tim Hiller2711110.0%00-0.74-8.17

Team EPA comparison

StatILLWMU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q335600Field goal
Q3271150+1.24Ended
Q335670+3.29Ended
Q3271120-2.83Ended
Q435610-3.71Ended
Q4271130-2.49Punt
Q435670+2.28Ended
Q4271130-1.18Ended
Q4271120-0.69Ended
Q435660+0.32Ended
Q4271160-2.76Fumble
Q435650+4.24Pass TD
Q4271130-3.05Punt
Q435650-2.23Punt
Q4271100Field goal
Q435650+0.70Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Tim Hiller pass complete to Robert Arnheim for 14 yards, fumbled, forced by Brit Miller, recovered by Illin Sam Carson at the Illin 20. (-4.42 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Juice Williams pass incomplete to A.J. Jenkins, broken up by Nick Varcadipane. (-3.71 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Juice Williams pass complete to A.J. Jenkins for 54 yards to the WMich 18 for a 1ST down. (+2.95 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Tim Hiller sacked by David Lindquist and Will Davis for a loss of 4 yards to the Illin 27. (-2.83 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Juice Williams pass complete to Arrelious Benn for 8 yards to the WMich 15, tackled by Louis Delmas for a 1ST down. (+2.81 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Tim Hiller pass complete to Jamarko Simmons for 19 yards to the Illin 29, tackled by Donsay Hardeman and Vontae Davis for a 1ST down. (+2.55 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Juice Williams pass complete to Arrelious Benn for 37 yards to the WMich 11, tackled by C.J. Wilson for a 1ST down. (+2.48 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Juice Williams pass complete to Arrelious Benn for 14 yards to the Illin 44, tackled by Louis Delmas for a 1ST down. (+1.98 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Western Michigan Broncos controlled the final (23–17) in Week 11.
  • Passing edge: Juice Williams (356) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: ILL 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 Illinois Fighting Illini vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Illinois Fighting Illini 17, Western Michigan Broncos 23 in Week 11 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Western Michigan Broncos won with a final score of 17–23.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=283132711.

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

Juice Williams (356) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Illinois Fighting Illini

Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L

Western Michigan Broncos

Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W