Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2009 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Western Michigan Broncos 31–7 in Week 1, 2009. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 7, Michigan Wolverines 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	0	0	0	0	7
Michigan Wolverines	0	0	0	0	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tate Forcier (130.0) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +10.40 EPA
• Tim Hiller (2711.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.49 EPA
• Denard Robinson (130.0) — 0.0 yds · -0.00 EPA/play -0.01 EPA

Rushing

• Brandon West (2711.0) — 0.0 yds -0.50 EPA
• Denard Robinson (130.0) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.31 EPA
• Tate Forcier (130.0) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Robert Arnheim (2711.0) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.70 EPA
• Juan Nunez (2711.0) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.95 EPA
• Junior Hemingway (130.0) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +2.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tate Forcier	130.0	19	15.8%	0	3	+0.55	+10.40
Tim Hiller	2711.0	35	2.9%	0	1	+0.07	+2.49
Denard Robinson	130.0	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.00	-0.01
Alex Carder	2711.0	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.01	-0.01
Nick Sheridan	130.0	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.74	-0.74
David Cone	130.0	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.83	-3.66

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WMU	MICH
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	130.0	1	0	-0.95	Ended
Q1	130.0	4	0	-0.15	Ended
Q1	2711.0	3	0	-2.83	Punt
Q1	130.0	1	0	+3.30	Rush TD
Q1	2711.0	2	0	-0.81	Ended
Q1	130.0	3	0	-1.51	Punt
Q1	2711.0	3	0	-1.80	Punt
Q1	130.0	3	0	-2.35	Punt
Q1	2711.0	5	0	-2.31	Punt
Q1	130.0	6	0	+3.89	Pass TD
Q1	130.0	1	0	+0.16	Ended
Q1	2711.0	3	0	-2.85	Missed FG
Q2	130.0	1	0	-0.15	Ended
Q2	2711.0	11	0	+0.97	Ended
Q2	130.0	2	0	+5.26	Pass TD
Q2	2711.0	1	0	-0.41	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · 2711.0 · Tim Hiller pass complete to Juan Nunez for 73 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.75 EPA)
2. Q3 · 2711.0 · Tim Hiller pass incomplete. (-5.91 EPA)
3. Q2 · 130.0 · Tate Forcier pass complete to Junior Hemingway for 44 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.83 EPA)
4. Q4 · 2711.0 · Tim Hiller pass intercepted by Jonas Mouton at the Mich 34, returned for no gain to the Mich 34. (-5.79 EPA)
5. Q2 · 2711.0 · John Potter 44 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.61 EPA)
6. Q3 · 2711.0 · Glenis Thompson rush for 4 yards to the WMich 48, MICHIGAN penalty 15 yard personal foul on Donovan Warren accepted for a 1ST down. (+4.45 EPA)
7. Q4 · 2711.0 · Brandon West rush for 5 yards, fumbled, recovered by Mich at the Mich 34. (-4.44 EPA)
8. Q1 · 2711.0 · Tim Hiller pass intercepted by Boubacar Cissoko at the Mich 48, returned for 14 yards to the WMich 38. (-3.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (31–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tate Forcier (130.0) — 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 Michigan Wolverines?

Western Michigan Broncos 7, Michigan Wolverines 31 in Week 1 of the 2009 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 7–31.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=292480130.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Tate Forcier (130.0) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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