Western Michigan Broncos vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: 2012 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Western Michigan Broncos 24–7 in Week 1, 2012. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 7, Illinois Fighting Illini 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	0	0	6	0	7
Illinois Fighting Illini	9	6	0	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nathan Scheelhaase (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +5.45 EPA
• Tyler Van Tubbergen (2711) — 0.0 yds · +0.67 EPA/play +2.02 EPA
• Jaime Wilson (2711) — 0.0 yds · -0.67 EPA/play -0.67 EPA

Rushing

• Josh Ferguson (356) — 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA
• Donovonn Young (356) — 0.0 yds -0.88 EPA
• Tevin Drake (2711) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Jaime Wilson (2711) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.66 EPA
• Donovonn Young (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA
• Josh Schaffer (2711) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nathan Scheelhaase	356	15	6.7%	0	1	+0.36	+5.45
Tyler Van Tubbergen	2711	3	0.0%	0	0	+0.67	+2.02
Jaime Wilson	2711	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.67	-0.67
Reilly O'Toole	356	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.93	-2.78
Alex Carder	2711	41	2.4%	0	1	-0.09	-3.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WMU	ILL
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	356	2	0	-1.61	Ended
Q1	2711	1	0	+1.65	Interception
Q1	356	3	0	-3.30	Punt
Q1	2711	6	0	+0.90	Interception
Q1	356	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	356	3	0	-1.95	Ended
Q1	2711	3	0	-3.53	Punt
Q1	356	6	0	-0.79	Missed FG
Q1	2711	3	0	-2.98	Punt
Q1	356	1	0	+4.09	Pass TD
Q1	356	6	0	-0.83	Punt
Q2	2711	8	0	-0.51	Punt
Q2	356	2	0	-1.36	Punt
Q2	2711	3	0	-1.43	Punt
Q2	356	7	0	+1.96	Rush TD
Q2	2711	3	0	-2.39	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Alex Carder pass complete to Eric Monette for 7 yards, fumbled, forced by Jonathan Brown, recovered by Illin Jonathan Brown at the Illin 28. (-5.29 EPA)
2. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Alex Carder pass intercepted by Earnest Thomas at the Illin 19, returned for no gain to the Illin 19. (-4.98 EPA)
3. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Andrew Haldeman 45 yard field goal MISSED. (-4.18 EPA)
4. Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase pass complete to Ryan Lankford for 64 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.09 EPA)
5. Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Nathan Scheelhaase pass intercepted by Donald Celiscar at the WMich 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-3.9 EPA)
6. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Alex Carder pass complete to Justin Collins for 21 yards to the Illin 49 for a 1ST down. (+3.63 EPA)
7. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Alex Carder pass intercepted by Michael Buchanan at the Illin 37, returned for no gain to the Illin 37. (-3.58 EPA)
8. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Alex Carder pass complete to Josh Schaffer for 20 yards to the Illin 39 for a 1ST down. (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (24–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Nathan Scheelhaase (356) — yds, 1 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 7, Illinois Fighting Illini 24 in Week 1 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 7–24.

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=322450356.

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

Nathan Scheelhaase (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 Western Michigan Broncos at Illinois Fighting Illini in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.