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Illinois State Redbirds vs. Western Michigan Broncos: 2021 Week 2 Recap

Broncos defeat Redbirds 28–0 in Week 2

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

Illinois State Redbirds 0 0-1
Final 0–28
Western Michigan Broncos 28 2-1 Winner
Winner
Western Michigan Broncos
Final score
0–28
Halftime
Illinois State Redbirds 0–12 Western Michigan Broncos
Top passer
Kaleb Eleby

Top CFB performers · Redbirds

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Quick answer

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Illinois State Redbirds 28– in Week 2, 2021. Final score: Illinois State Redbirds , Western Michigan Broncos 28.

Game summary

Western Michigan Broncos dominated Illinois State Redbirds 28–0 in Week 2 of the 2021 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns across 4 plays.
  • Passing leader: Kaleb Eleby (2711) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.13 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: La'Darius Jefferson — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Jaylen Hall — 7 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Illinois State Redbirds0000
Western Michigan Broncos6612028

Scoring Map

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

ILSTIllinois State Redbirds
WMUWestern Michigan Broncos

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Scoring timeline

4 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WMU
    Q1TD
    LJLa'Darius Jefferson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    La'Darius Jefferson run for 1 yd for a TD, (Parker Sampson KICK)

  2. WMU
    Q2TD
    STSean Tyler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Sean Tyler run for 3 yds for a TD, (Parker Sampson KICK)

  3. WMU
    Q3TD
    LJLa'Darius Jefferson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    La'Darius Jefferson run for 4 yds for a TD, (Parker Sampson KICK)

  4. WMU
    Q3TD
    JHJaylen Hall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-24

    Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Jaylen Hall for 24 yds for a TD, (Parker Sampson KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Kaleb Eleby (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +2.64 EPA
  • Mareyohn Hrabowski (2711) — 0.0 yds · -0.42 EPA/play -0.42 EPA
  • Bryce Jefferson (2287) — 0.0 yds · -0.76 EPA/play -16.81 EPA

Rushing

  • La'Darius Jefferson (2711) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.14 EPA
  • Sean Tyler (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA
  • Zahir Abdus-Salaam (2711) — 0.0 yds +0.27 EPA

Receiving

  • Jaylen Hall (2711) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.57 EPA
  • Corey Crooms (2711) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
  • Bryce Nunnelly (2711) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Kaleb Eleby27112171.4%01+0.13+2.64
Mareyohn Hrabowski271110.0%00-0.42-0.42
Bryce Jefferson22872231.8%00-0.76-16.81

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1228710+2.27Ended
Q1271110-3.09Ended
Q1228760-1.67Interception
Q1271140-2.12Punt
Q1228720-1.29Punt
Q1271130+0.37Rush TD
Q1228720-1.54Ended
Q12711100-0.86Ended
Q2228710+0.01Ended
Q2271140-0.47Rush TD
Q2228730-1.40Punt
Q2271140+3.70Ended
Q2228730-2.51Punt
Q22711110+4.23Ended
Q2228740-4.78Ended
Q3271110+0.63Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · La'Darius Jefferson run for 10 yds to the IllSt 1 for a 1ST down (-4.96 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Corey Crooms for 6 yds to the IllSt 24 for a 1ST down (-3.84 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Bryce Jefferson pass intercepted (-3.3 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby pass incomplete to Bryce Nunnelly (-3.09 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Illinois State Redbirds · Bryce Jefferson sacked by Corvin Moment for a loss of 5 yards to the IllSt 5 (+3.04 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Jaylen Hall for 24 yds to the WMich 45 for a 1ST down (+2.62 EPA)
  7. Q1 · Illinois State Redbirds · Bryce Jefferson run for 16 yds to the WMich 28 for a 1ST down (+2.27 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Illinois State Redbirds · ILLINOIS ST Penalty, Defensive Holding (Jarrell Jackson) declined (+2.16 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Western Michigan Broncos controlled the final (28–) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Kaleb Eleby (2711) — yds, 1 TD.
  • EPA edge: ILST 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 Illinois State Redbirds vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Illinois State Redbirds 0, Western Michigan Broncos 28 in Week 2 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Illinois State Redbirds vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Western Michigan Broncos won with a final score of 0–28.

Where can I find the Illinois State Redbirds vs Western Michigan Broncos box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309544.

Who led Illinois State Redbirds vs Western Michigan Broncos 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 Illinois State Redbirds at Western Michigan Broncos in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Illinois State Redbirds

Now 0-1 L

Western Michigan Broncos

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W