Western Michigan Broncos vs. BYU Cougars: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Western Michigan Broncos 49–18 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 18, BYU Cougars 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	0	9	0	6	18
BYU Cougars	6	0	24	12	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Zach Wilson (252) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.79 EPA/play +16.68 EPA
• Tanner Mangum (252) — 0.0 yds · +3.96 EPA/play +3.96 EPA
• Alex Mussat (2711) — 0.0 yds · -0.83 EPA/play -0.83 EPA

Rushing

• LeVante Bellamy (2711) — 0.0 yds -0.28 EPA
• Jamauri Bogan (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.18 EPA
• Riley Burt (252) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.20 EPA

Receiving

• Keishawn Watson (2711) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Dylan Collie (252) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.79 EPA
• LeVante Bellamy (2711) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zach Wilson	252	21	85.7%	0	4	+0.79	+16.68
Tanner Mangum	252	1	100.0%	0	0	+3.96	+3.96
Alex Mussat	2711	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.83	-0.83
Kaleb Eleby	2711	34	58.8%	0	0	-0.20	-6.62

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WMU	BYU
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	2711	4	0	+0.59	Ended
Q1	252	1	0	+2.80	Pass TD
Q1	252	1	0	-0.96	Ended
Q1	2711	3	0	-2.05	Punt
Q1	252	4	0	-1.51	Punt
Q1	2711	14	0	-1.48	Ended
Q2	252	1	0	-0.27	Ended
Q2	2711	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2711	10	0	+1.79	Ended
Q2	252	3	0	-2.19	Punt
Q2	2711	1	0	+5.06	Rush TD
Q2	2711	3	0	-1.69	Ended
Q2	252	7	0	-4.14	Fumble
Q2	2711	6	0	-2.46	Punt
Q2	252	8	0	-3.71	Ended
Q2	2711	6	0	-0.26	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Tyler Allgeier run for a loss of 7 yards to the WMich 45, Tyler Allgeier fumbled, forced by Corvin Moment, recovered by WMich Stefan Claiborne at the BYU 40 (-6.39 EPA)
2. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby pass complete to D'Wayne Eskridge for 54 yds to the BYU 6 for a 1ST down (+5.5 EPA)
3. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jamauri Bogan run for 33 yds for a TD, (Gavin Peddie KICK) (+5.06 EPA)
4. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Zach Wilson pass complete to Aleva Hifo for 70 yds for a TD, (Skyler Southam KICK) (+5.0 EPA)
5. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby pass intercepted Austin Lee return for 26 yds to the WMich 32 (-4.93 EPA)
6. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Zach Wilson run for a loss of 2 yards to the WMich 47 (-4.35 EPA)
7. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass complete to Dylan Collie for 41 yds to the WMich 1 for a 1ST down (+3.96 EPA)
8. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Mihalic, Nick punt 30 yards to the WESTMICH49, fair catch by Shelton, Michael, PENALTY BYU roughing the kicker (Tooley, Max) 15 yards to the WESTMICH34, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN WESTMICH. (+3.59 EPA)

Key takeaways

• BYU Cougars controlled the final (49–18) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Zach Wilson (252) — yds, 4 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 BYU Cougars?

Western Michigan Broncos 18, BYU Cougars 49 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 18–49.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs BYU Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401032062.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs BYU Cougars in passing?

Zach Wilson (252) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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