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Air Force Falcons vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2017 Week 3 Recap

Wolverines defeat Falcons 29–13 in Week 3

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Air Force Falcons vs. Michigan Wolverines (Week 3).

Air Force Falcons 13 1-1
Final 13–29
Michigan Wolverines 29 3-1 Winner
Winner
Michigan Wolverines
Final score
13–29
Halftime
Air Force Falcons 0–9 Michigan Wolverines
Top passer
Wilton Speight

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Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Air Force Falcons 29–13 in Week 3, 2017. Final score: Air Force Falcons 13, Michigan Wolverines 29.

Game summary

Michigan Wolverines rolled past Air Force Falcons 29–13 in Week 3 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 7 field goals across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: Wilton Speight (130) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.18 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Arion Worthman — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Tarik Black — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Air Force Falcons000013
Michigan Wolverines363929

Scoring Map

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

AFAir Force Falcons
MICHMichigan Wolverines

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. AF
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-0

    Luke Strebel 37 yd FG GOOD

  2. MICH
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-3

    Quinn Nordin 35 yd FG GOOD

  3. MICH
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-6

    Quinn Nordin 49 yd FG GOOD

  4. AF
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-6

    Luke Strebel 50 yd FG GOOD

  5. MICH
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-9

    Quinn Nordin 26 yd FG GOOD

  6. MICH
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-12

    Quinn Nordin 29 yd FG GOOD

  7. AF
    Q3TD
    RCRonald Cleveland

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Arion Worthman pass complete to Ronald Cleveland for 64 yds for a TD, (Luke Strebel KICK)

  8. AF
    Q3TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Charlie Scott punt for 53 yds , Donovan Peoples-Jones returns for 79 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

  9. MICH
    Q4TD
    KHKaran Higdon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Karan Higdon run for 36 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

  10. MICH
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-21

    Quinn Nordin 36 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Wilton Speight (130) — 0.0 yds · +0.18 EPA/play +3.91 EPA
  • Nate Romine (2005) — 0.0 yds · -0.50 EPA/play -1.01 EPA
  • Arion Worthman (2005) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.36 EPA/play -3.27 EPA

Rushing

  • Arion Worthman (2005) — 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA
  • Ty Isaac (130) — 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA
  • Karan Higdon (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA

Receiving

  • Tarik Black (130) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA
  • Grant Perry (130) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.48 EPA
  • Eddie McDoom (130) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Wilton Speight1302263.6%00+0.18+3.91
Nate Romine200520.0%00-0.50-1.01
Arion Worthman2005911.1%01-0.36-3.27

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q12005100-2.15Field goal
Q113010-5.24Fumble
Q1200510-0.54Ended
Q113020+0.23Ended
Q113010+0.76Ended
Q1200540-2.30Ended
Q113000Field goal
Q1130100+1.65Ended
Q2200510-0.01Ended
Q213040-2.17Field goal
Q213010+0.72Ended
Q2200520-1.41Ended
Q2200510-1.00Ended
Q213050-1.28Ended
Q2200500Field goal
Q2200540+0.56Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Karan Higdon run for 36 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) (+5.83 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Air Force Falcons · Arion Worthman pass complete to Ronald Cleveland for 64 yds for a TD, (Luke Strebel KICK) (+5.32 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Chris Evans run for 9 yds to the Mich 44 Chris Evans fumbled, forced by Garrett Kauppila, recovered by AFA Robert Bullard (-5.24 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Air Force Falcons · Charlie Scott punt for 53 yds , Donovan Peoples-Jones returns for 79 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) (-4.43 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Air Force Falcons · Luke Strebel 29 yd FG MISSED (-3.58 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Wilton Speight pass complete to Tarik Black for 15 yds to the Mich 38 for a 1ST down (+3.33 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Wilton Speight pass complete to Donovan Peoples-Jones for 37 yds to the AFA 47 for a 1ST down (+3.18 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Air Force Falcons · Timothy McVey run for 27 yds to the Mich 32 for a 1ST down (+2.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (29–13) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Wilton Speight (130) — yds.
  • EPA edge: AFA 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 Air Force Falcons vs Michigan Wolverines?

Air Force Falcons 13, Michigan Wolverines 29 in Week 3 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Air Force Falcons vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 13–29.

Where can I find the Air Force Falcons vs Michigan Wolverines box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400935352.

Who led Air Force Falcons vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Wilton Speight (130) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Air Force Falcons at Michigan Wolverines in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Air Force Falcons

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Michigan Wolverines

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W