Quick answer
Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Western Michigan Broncos 23–20 in Week 4, 2011. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 20, Illinois Fighting Illini 23.
Game summary
Illinois Fighting Illini edged Western Michigan Broncos 23–20 in Week 4 of the 2011 season.
- Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 9 plays.
- Passing leader: Alex Carder (2711) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.73 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Troy Pollard — 0.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Jordan White — 1 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 20 | |
| 6 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Alex Carder (2711) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.73 EPA/play +25.64 EPA
- Nathan Scheelhaase (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.18 EPA/play +3.58 EPA
- Reilly O'Toole (356) — 0.0 yds · -0.83 EPA/play -4.96 EPA
Rushing
- Troy Pollard (356) — 0.0 yds +0.02 EPA
- Nathan Scheelhaase (356) — 0.0 yds -0.41 EPA
- Donovonn Young (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA
Receiving
- Jordan White (2711) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.82 EPA
- A.J. Jenkins (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.13 EPA
- Chleb Ravenell (2711) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.92 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Carder | 35 | 5.7% | 0 | 2 | +0.73 | +25.64 | |
| Nathan Scheelhaase | 20 | 5.0% | 0 | 1 | +0.18 | +3.58 | |
| Reilly O'Toole | 6 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.83 | -4.96 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 | -1.36 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal | |
| Q1 | 14 | 0 | +7.18 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +2.60 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 7 | 0 | +2.48 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -3.01 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -4.06 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | -0.45 | Missed FG | |
| Q2 | 7 | 0 | +0.70 | Interception | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +5.09 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +0.13 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -1.69 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 10 | 0 | +3.68 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 3 | 0 | -1.13 | Ended |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Jason Ford rush for 2 yards, fumbled, forced by Doug Wiggins, recovered by WMich Drew Nowak at the Illin 26. (-5.6 EPA)
- Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Alex Carder pass complete to Chleb Ravenell for 35 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+5.09 EPA)
- Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Jason Ford rush for 3 yards, fumbled, forced by Doug Wiggins, recovered by WMich Drew Nowak at the Illin 25. (-4.59 EPA)
- Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Alex Carder pass complete to Robert Arnheim for 34 yards to the Illin 2 for a 1ST down. (+4.42 EPA)
- Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Jay Prosch rush for no gain to the WMich 1. (-4.29 EPA)
- Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Alex Carder pass intercepted by Terry Hawthorne at the WMich 15, returned for no gain to the WMich 15. (-3.7 EPA)
- Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Alex Carder pass complete to Jordan White for 21 yards to the Illin 41 for a 1ST down. (+3.56 EPA)
- Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase rush for 3 yards to the WMich 29. (-3.41 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (23–20) in Week 4.
- Passing edge: Alex Carder (2711) — yds, 2 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 Illinois Fighting Illini?
Western Michigan Broncos 20, Illinois Fighting Illini 23 in Week 4 of the 2011 college football season.
Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Illinois Fighting Illini?
Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 20–23.
Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=312670356.
Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?
Alex Carder (2711) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Western Michigan Broncos at Illinois Fighting Illini in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Western Michigan Broncos
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
Illinois Fighting Illini
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W