Washington State Cougars 21–24 Central Michigan Chippewas: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2021

Quick answer

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Washington State Cougars 24–21 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Washington State Cougars 21, Central Michigan Chippewas 24.

Game summary

Central Michigan Chippewas edged Washington State Cougars 24–21 in Week 1 of the 2021 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Victor Gabalis (265) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.19 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Lew Nichols III — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: JaCorey Sullivan — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Washington State Cougars	0	0	12	6	21
Central Michigan Chippewas	12	6	0	3	24

Scoring Map

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

WSUWashington State Cougars

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CMUCentral Michigan Chippewas

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CMU
Q1TD
LNLew Nichols III
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
0-6
Lew Nichols III run for 1 yd for a TD, (Marshall Meeder KICK)
CMU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-9
Marshall Meeder 52 yd FG GOOD
CMU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
0-12
Marshall Meeder 49 yd FG GOOD
CMU
Q2TD
JWJoel Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Daniel Richardson pass complete to Joel Wilson for 15 yds for a TD, (Daniel Richardson pass to Kalil Pimpleton for Two-Point Conversion)
WSU
Q3TD
DSDe'Zhaun Stribling
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Victor Gabalis pass complete to De'Zhaun Stribling for 5 yds for a TD, (Dean Janikowski KICK)
WSU
Q3TD
THTravell Harris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Travell Harris run for 5 yds for a TD, (Dean Janikowski KICK)
WSU
Q4TD
LVLincoln Victor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Victor Gabalis pass complete to Lincoln Victor for 16 yds for a TD, (Dean Janikowski KICK)
CMU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
18-21
Marshall Meeder 43 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Victor Gabalis (265) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +4.39 EPA
Daniel Richardson (2117) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.08 EPA/play -2.12 EPA
Jayden de Laura (265) — 0.0 yds · -0.55 EPA/play -10.43 EPA

Rushing

Lew Nichols III (2117) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.36 EPA
Nakia Watson (265) — 0.0 yds -0.71 EPA
Darius Bracy (2117) — 0.0 yds -0.55 EPA

Receiving

JaCorey Sullivan (2117) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
Donovan Ollie (265) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA
Lincoln Victor (265) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.89 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Victor Gabalis	265	23	47.8%	2	+0.19	+4.39
Daniel Richardson	2117	28	60.7%	1	-0.08	-2.12
Jayden de Laura	265	19	36.8%	0	-0.55	-10.43

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WSU	CMU
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	EPA	Result
Q1	265	2	-2.85	Ended
Q1	2117	3	+2.24	Rush TD
Q1	2117	6	+0.36	Field goal
Q1	265	3	-2.86	Punt
Q1	2117	5	+0.45	Field goal
Q1	265	4	-1.52	Punt
Q1	2117	3	-2.50	Punt
Q1	265	3	-3.12	Punt
Q1	2117	3	-3.01	Punt
Q2	2117	2	-1.08	Ended
Q2	265	3	-0.94	Punt
Q2	2117	3	+2.88	Pass TD
Q2	265	2	-1.90	Ended
Q2	2117	2	-1.67	Punt
Q2	265	3	-1.01	Punt
Q2	2117	7	-0.02	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Washington State Cougars · WASHINGTON ST Penalty, Delay of Game (-5 Yards) to the CMich 8 (-9.83 EPA)
Q3 · Washington State Cougars · Victor Gabalis pass complete to Lincoln Victor for 55 yds to the CMich 16 for a 1ST down (+6.95 EPA)
Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Daniel Richardson pass intercepted Travion Brown return for no gain to the CMich 23 (-6.2 EPA)
Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Daniel Richardson pass complete to Joel Wilson for 15 yds for a TD, (Daniel Richardson pass to Kalil Pimpleton for Two-Point Conversion) (+4.85 EPA)
Q1 · Washington State Cougars · Josh Rolston kickoff for 62 yds , Travell Harris return for 20 yds to the WshSt 23 Travell Harris fumbled, forced by Fernando Sanchez III, recovered by CMich Kumehnnu Gwilly (-4.31 EPA)
Q3 · Washington State Cougars · Victor Gabalis pass complete to De'Zhaun Stribling for 5 yds for a TD, (Dean Janikowski KICK) (+4.28 EPA)
Q2 · Washington State Cougars · Nick Haberer run for a loss of 12 yards to the CMich 25 (-3.79 EPA)
Q3 · Washington State Cougars · Gabalis, Victor pass incomplete, PENALTY CENTMICH personal foul (Hairston II, Troy) 5 yards to the CENTMICH5, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN WASHST. (+3.66 EPA)

Key takeaways

Central Michigan Chippewas controlled the final (24–21) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Victor Gabalis (265) — yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: WSU at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Washington State Cougars vs Central Michigan Chippewas?

Washington State Cougars 21, Central Michigan Chippewas 24 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Washington State Cougars vs Central Michigan Chippewas?

Central Michigan Chippewas won with a final score of 21–24.

Where can I find the Washington State Cougars vs Central Michigan Chippewas box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331654.

Who led Washington State Cougars vs Central Michigan Chippewas in passing?

Victor Gabalis (265) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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