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Western Michigan Broncos vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles: 2017 Week 8 Recap

Broncos defeat Eagles 20–17 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Western Michigan Broncos vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles (Week 8).

Western Michigan Broncos 20 5-3 Winner
Final 20–17
Eastern Michigan Eagles 17 2-5
Winner
Western Michigan Broncos
Final score
20–17
Halftime
Western Michigan Broncos 9–6 Eastern Michigan Eagles
Top passer
Brogan Roback

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Quick answer

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 20–17 in Week 8, 2017. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 20, Eastern Michigan Eagles 17.

Game summary

Western Michigan Broncos edged Eastern Michigan Eagles 20–17 in Week 8 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Brogan Roback (2199) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.28 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Jarvion Franklin — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Antoine Porter — 10 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Western Michigan Broncos0960320
Eastern Michigan Eagles0636017

Scoring Map

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

WMUWestern Michigan Broncos
EMUEastern Michigan Eagles

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WMU
    Q2TD
    KWKeishawn Watson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Jon Wassink pass complete to Keishawn Watson for 11 yds for a TD, (Josh Grant KICK)

  2. EMU
    Q2TD
    JJJaron Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Brogan Roback pass complete to Jaron Johnson for 35 yds for a TD, (Paul Fricano KICK)

  3. WMU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-6

    Josh Grant 36 yd FG GOOD

  4. WMU
    Q3TD
    JFJarvion Franklin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-6

    Jarvion Franklin run for 7 yds for a TD, (Josh Grant KICK)

  5. EMU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    15-9

    Paul Fricano 43 yd FG GOOD

  6. EMU
    Q4TD
    BTBreck Turner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-15

    Breck Turner run for 3 yds for a TD, (Paul Fricano KICK)

  7. WMU
    OTFG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    18-15

    Josh Grant 21 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Brogan Roback (2199) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +12.07 EPA
  • Jon Wassink (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +7.00 EPA
  • Reece Goddard (2711) — 0.0 yds · -0.43 EPA/play -1.28 EPA

Rushing

  • Jarvion Franklin (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA
  • Ian Eriksen (2199) — 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA
  • Jamauri Bogan (2711) — 0.0 yds -0.87 EPA

Receiving

  • Antoine Porter (2199) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA
  • Sergio Bailey II (2199) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.16 EPA
  • Keishawn Watson (2711) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Brogan Roback21994365.1%01+0.28+12.07
Jon Wassink27112268.2%01+0.32+7.00
Reece Goddard2711366.7%00-0.43-1.28

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1219920-1.70Ended
Q1271130-2.20Punt
Q12199100-2.79Ended
Q1271150-1.88Punt
Q1219940+0.35Punt
Q1219990+0.28Ended
Q2271110+2.98Pass TD
Q2271140+2.72Ended
Q2219940+4.15Pass TD
Q2271150-0.15Punt
Q2219940-1.16Ended
Q2271140-3.95Fumble
Q2219990-1.75Fumble
Q2271100Field goal
Q2271140+1.23Ended
Q2219910-1.11Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Breck Turner run for 1 yd to the WMich 12 Breck Turner fumbled, forced by Malik Rucker, recovered by WMich Andre Turner (-6.24 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jamauri Bogan run for 2 yds to the WMich 41 Jamauri Bogan fumbled, recovered by EMich Brody Hoying (-5.73 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Brogan Roback pass complete to Eddie Daugherty for 29 yds to the WMich 3 for a 1ST down (+5.69 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Brogan Roback pass complete to Jaron Johnson for 35 yds for a TD, (Paul Fricano KICK) (+5.52 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jamauri Bogan run for 5 yds to the EMich 47 Jamauri Bogan fumbled, forced by Justin Moody, recovered by EMich Jeremiah Harris (-5.27 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Deadball foul, PENALTY EMU personal foul (NIUPALAU, Johnnie) 15 yards to the EMU20, NO PLAY. (-5.25 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Ian Eriksen run for 1 yd to the WMich 20 Ian Eriksen fumbled, forced by Caleb Bailey, recovered by WMich Davontae Ginwright (-5.17 EPA)
  8. OT · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Paul Fricano 24 yd FG MISSED (-5.05 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Western Michigan Broncos controlled the final (20–17) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Brogan Roback (2199) — 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 Eastern Michigan Eagles?

Western Michigan Broncos 20, Eastern Michigan Eagles 17 in Week 8 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Eastern Michigan Eagles?

Western Michigan Broncos won with a final score of 20–17.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400945004.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Eastern Michigan Eagles in passing?

Brogan Roback (2199) 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 Eastern Michigan Eagles in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Western Michigan Broncos

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W

Eastern Michigan Eagles

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L