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Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2018 Week 2 Recap

Wolverines defeat Broncos 49–3 in Week 2

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan Wolverines (Week 2).

Western Michigan Broncos 3 0-3
Final 3–49
Michigan Wolverines 49 1-2 Winner
Winner
Michigan Wolverines
Final score
3–49
Halftime
Western Michigan Broncos 30–0 Michigan Wolverines
Top passer
Dylan McCaffrey

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Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Western Michigan Broncos 49–3 in Week 2, 2018. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 3, Michigan Wolverines 49.

Game summary

Michigan Wolverines dominated Western Michigan Broncos 49–3 in Week 2 of the 2018 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Dylan McCaffrey (130) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.79 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Karan Higdon — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Drake Harris — 3 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Western Michigan Broncos00033
Michigan Wolverines18126649

Scoring Map

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

WMUWestern Michigan Broncos
MICHMichigan Wolverines

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MICH
    Q1TD
    CEChris Evans

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Chris Evans run for 27 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

  2. MICH
    Q1TD
    KHKaran Higdon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Karan Higdon run for 67 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

  3. MICH
    Q1TD
    SMSean McKeon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Shea Patterson pass complete to Sean McKeon for 17 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

  4. MICH
    Q2TD
    NCNico Collins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-24

    Shea Patterson pass complete to Nico Collins for 44 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

  5. MICH
    Q2TD
    CEChris Evans

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-30

    Chris Evans run for 2 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

  6. MICH
    Q3TD
    DPDonovan Peoples-Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-36

    Shea Patterson pass complete to Donovan Peoples-Jones for 5 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

  7. WMU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-36

    Josh Grant 35 yd FG GOOD

  8. MICH
    Q4TD
    JMJake McCurry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-42

    Dylan McCaffrey pass complete to Jake McCurry for 18 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Dylan McCaffrey (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.79 EPA/play +1.58 EPA
  • Shea Patterson (130) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +1.17 EPA
  • Jon Wassink (2711) — 0.0 yds · -0.36 EPA/play -10.58 EPA

Rushing

  • Karan Higdon (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.41 EPA
  • LeVante Bellamy (2711) — 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
  • Chris Evans (130) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.15 EPA

Receiving

  • Drake Harris (2711) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA
  • Jayden Reed (2711) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.38 EPA
  • Sean McKeon (130) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Dylan McCaffrey130250.0%01+0.79+1.58
Shea Patterson1301866.7%03+0.07+1.17
Jon Wassink27112955.2%00-0.36-10.58

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q113010+1.75Rush TD
Q1271120+0.96Ended
Q113020+4.18Rush TD
Q1271150-2.60Interception
Q113010+2.48Pass TD
Q1271150-0.78Punt
Q113060+2.24Ended
Q1271140-1.56Punt
Q113030-2.49Punt
Q113010-1.21Ended
Q2271110-2.43Ended
Q213070+2.50Pass TD
Q2271160-1.75Punt
Q213010+0.62Rush TD
Q2271150-6.02Ended
Q213050+1.46Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Karan Higdon run for 67 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) (+4.03 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson pass complete to Nico Collins for 44 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) (+3.74 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Karan Higdon run for 43 yds to the WMich 16 for a 1ST down (+3.59 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jon Wassink run for no gain to the WMich 49 (-3.42 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · TEAM punt blocked by Khaleke Hudson blocked by Khaleke Hudson Joe Hewlett return for 10 yds to the WMich 24 (-3.18 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · LeVante Bellamy run for no gain to the WMich 47 (-2.72 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · Dylan McCaffrey pass complete to Jake McCurry for 18 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) (+2.69 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Shea Patterson pass complete to Sean McKeon for 17 yds for a TD, (Quinn Nordin KICK) (+2.48 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (49–3) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Dylan McCaffrey (130) — 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 Michigan Wolverines?

Western Michigan Broncos 3, Michigan Wolverines 49 in Week 2 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 3–49.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012889.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Dylan McCaffrey (130) 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 Michigan Wolverines in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Western Michigan Broncos

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

Michigan Wolverines

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W