Syracuse Orange vs. Western Michigan Broncos: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated Western Michigan Broncos 55–42 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Syracuse Orange 55, Western Michigan Broncos 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Syracuse Orange	21	9	12	6	55
Western Michigan Broncos	6	0	24	6	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jon Wassink (2711) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +12.11 EPA
• Eric Dungey (183) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +5.90 EPA
• Tommy DeVito (183) — 0.0 yds · -0.88 EPA/play -9.70 EPA

Rushing

• Moe Neal (183) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.08 EPA
• Eric Dungey (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.82 EPA
• LeVante Bellamy (2711) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.61 EPA

Receiving

• D'Wayne Eskridge (2711) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.87 EPA
• Jayden Reed (2711) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.94 EPA
• Jamal Custis (183) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jon Wassink	2711	33	57.6%	0	3	+0.37	+12.11
Eric Dungey	183	15	46.7%	0	2	+0.39	+5.90
Tommy DeVito	183	11	27.3%	0	0	-0.88	-9.70

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SYR	WMU
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	183	1	0	+0.94	Rush TD
Q1	2711	4	0	+0.67	Rush TD
Q1	183	6	0	+4.51	Rush TD
Q1	2711	6	0	+4.75	Ended
Q1	183	5	0	+1.76	Field goal
Q1	2711	3	0	-1.83	Punt
Q1	183	7	0	+0.09	Pass TD
Q1	2711	1	0	-4.24	Interception
Q1	183	3	0	+1.17	Ended
Q1	2711	4	0	-3.52	Punt
Q2	183	8	0	-0.89	Field goal
Q2	2711	6	0	-0.37	Ended
Q2	2711	5	0	+0.23	Ended
Q2	183	6	0	-1.83	Ended
Q2	2711	3	0	-1.86	Punt
Q2	183	1	0	+1.68	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jon Wassink pass complete to D'Wayne Eskridge for 84 yds for a TD, (Josh Grant KICK) (+7.43 EPA)
2. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · LeVante Bellamy run for 64 yds for a TD, (Josh Grant KICK) (+6.52 EPA)
3. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jamauri Bogan run for 59 yds to the Syrac 9 for a 1ST down (+5.36 EPA)
4. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jon Wassink pass intercepted Kielan Whitner return for 20 yds to the WMich 27 (-5.11 EPA)
5. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jon Wassink pass complete to D'Wayne Eskridge for 59 yds to the Syrac 4 for a 1ST down (+4.84 EPA)
6. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Tommy DeVito pass complete to Ravian Pierce for 9 yds Ravian Pierce fumbled, forced by Najee Clayton, recovered by WMich Ali Fayad (-4.38 EPA)
7. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jon Wassink pass intercepted Andre Cisco return for 2 yds to the WMich 30 (-4.24 EPA)
8. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jon Wassink pass complete to LeVante Bellamy for 6 yds to the Syrac 6 for a 1ST down (+3.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Syracuse Orange controlled the final (55–42) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jon Wassink (2711) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: SYR 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 Syracuse Orange vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Syracuse Orange 55, Western Michigan Broncos 42 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 55–42.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401020673.

Who led Syracuse Orange vs Western Michigan Broncos in passing?

Jon Wassink (2711) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Syracuse Orange at Western Michigan Broncos in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.