Western Michigan Broncos vs. Pittsburgh Panthers: 2021 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 44–41 in Week 3, 2021. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 44, Pittsburgh Panthers 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	12	12	6	9	44
Pittsburgh Panthers	6	18	6	6	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Kaleb Eleby (2711) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +14.42 EPA
• Kenny Pickett (221) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +10.86 EPA
• K. Pickett (221) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +2.06 EPA/play +4.11 EPA

Rushing

• La'Darius Jefferson (2711) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.04 EPA
• Sean Tyler (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.39 EPA
• Vincent Davis (221) — 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Skyy Moore (2711) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +0.33 EPA
• Corey Crooms (2711) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +2.15 EPA
• Jared Wayne (221) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kaleb Eleby	2711	26	80.8%	0	2	+0.56	+14.42
Kenny Pickett	221	26	80.8%	0	4	+0.42	+10.86
K. Pickett	221	2	100.0%	0	2	+2.06	+4.11
K. Eleby	2711	1	100.0%	0	1	+1.81	+1.82
Jack Salopek	2711	3	100.0%	0	0	+0.51	+1.53
Nick Patti	221	3	66.7%	0	0	+0.08	+0.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	WMU	PITT
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	1	0	+0.65	Ended
Q1	221	4	0	+0.13	Ended
Q1	2711	2	0	+0.60	Rush TD
Q1	221	1	0	-2.44	Fumble
Q1	2711	4	0	+2.64	Rush TD
Q1	221	3	0	+3.05	Pass TD
Q1	2711	7	0	+2.31	Punt
Q1	2711	3	0	-2.38	Missed FG
Q1	221	3	0	-2.54	Ended
Q1	2711	3	0	-3.52	Ended
Q1	2711	6	0	-4.00	Punt
Q2	221	1	0	+3.30	Pass TD
Q2	2711	1	0	+0.16	Punt
Q2	221	4	0	-2.78	Interception
Q2	2711	3	0	+1.20	Pass TD
Q2	221	2	0	-5.72	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett run for a loss of 8 yards to the Pitt 9 fumbled, recovered by WMich Zaire Barnes (-5.33 EPA)
2. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett pass complete to Jordan Addison for 67 yds for a TD, (Sam Scarton KICK) (+5.23 EPA)
3. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Corey Crooms 54 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Parker Sampson Kick) (+5.14 EPA)
4. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett pass intercepted return for no gain to the WMich 43 WESTRN MICHIGAN Penalty, Illegal Block (Zaire Barnes) to the WMich 45 (-4.84 EPA)
5. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Skyy Moore for 11 yds to the Pitt 17 for a 1ST down (-4.06 EPA)
6. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Corey Crooms for 25 yds to the Pitt 29 for a 1ST down (+3.69 EPA)
7. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Sean Tyler run for 1 yd to the Pitt 29 (-3.67 EPA)
8. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kenny Pickett sacked by Ali Fayad for 0 yards to the Pitt 38 (-3.52 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Michigan Broncos controlled the final (44–41) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Kaleb Eleby (2711) — yds, 2 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 Pittsburgh Panthers?

Western Michigan Broncos 44, Pittsburgh Panthers 41 in Week 3 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Western Michigan Broncos won with a final score of 44–41.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282632.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Kaleb Eleby (2711) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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