Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan Wolverines defeated Western Michigan Broncos 47–14 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 14, Michigan Wolverines 47.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	6	0	0	6	14
Michigan Wolverines	9	15	6	12	47

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kaleb Eleby (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +11.92 EPA
• Cade McNamara (130) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +4.66 EPA
• J.J. McCarthy (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +3.21 EPA

Rushing

• Blake Corum (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.15 EPA
• Hassan Haskins (130) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.38 EPA
• La'Darius Jefferson (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA

Receiving

• Bryce Nunnelly (2711) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.31 EPA
• Jaylen Hall (2711) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• Corey Crooms (2711) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.89 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kaleb Eleby	2711	27	74.1%	0	1	+0.44	+11.92
Cade McNamara	130	11	81.8%	0	2	+0.42	+4.66
J.J. McCarthy	130	7	57.1%	0	1	+0.46	+3.21

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WMU	MICH
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	8	0	+2.57	Ended
Q1	130	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	130	3	0	-4.17	Ended
Q1	2711	1	0	+1.01	Rush TD
Q1	2711	8	0	+4.93	Ended
Q1	130	1	0	+1.68	Pass TD
Q1	2711	1	0	+0.67	Ended
Q1	130	10	0	+4.12	Ended
Q2	2711	1	0	-1.25	Ended
Q2	130	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	130	11	0	+2.67	Ended
Q2	2711	5	0	-0.60	Punt
Q2	130	3	0	+2.66	Rush TD
Q2	2711	2	0	-0.56	Punt
Q2	130	1	0	+6.47	Pass TD
Q2	130	2	0	-1.23	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Michigan Wolverines · J.J. McCarthy pass complete to Daylen Baldwin for 69 yds for a TD, (Jake Moody KICK) (+6.56 EPA)
2. Q2 · Michigan Wolverines · Cade McNamara pass complete to Ronnie Bell for 76 yds for a TD, (Jake Moody KICK) (+6.47 EPA)
3. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Jake Moody 37 yd FG GOOD (+4.79 EPA)
4. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Corey Crooms for 27 yds for a TD, (Parker Sampson KICK) (+4.22 EPA)
5. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Parker Sampson 40 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by Aidan Hutchinson (-4.04 EPA)
6. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Sean Tyler run for 22 yds to the Mich 39 for a 1ST down (+3.21 EPA)
7. Q1 · Michigan Wolverines · Cade McNamara pass incomplete (-3.18 EPA)
8. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Jaylen Hall for 29 yds to the Mich 25 for a 1ST down (+3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan Wolverines controlled the final (47–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Kaleb Eleby (2711) — 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 14, Michigan Wolverines 47 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines won with a final score of 14–47.

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=401282772.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan Wolverines in passing?

Kaleb Eleby (2711) 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.