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Western Michigan Broncos vs. Little Rock Buffaloes: 2021 Week 5 Recap

Broncos defeat Buffaloes 24–17 in Week 5

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Western Michigan Broncos vs. Little Rock Buffaloes (Week 5).

Western Michigan Broncos 24 5-1 Winner
Final 24–17
Little Rock Buffaloes 17 2-3
Winner
Western Michigan Broncos
Final score
24–17
Halftime
Western Michigan Broncos 6–6 Little Rock Buffaloes
Top passer
Kaleb Eleby

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Quick answer

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Little Rock Buffaloes 24–17 in Week 5, 2021. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 24, Little Rock Buffaloes 17.

Game summary

Western Michigan Broncos beat Little Rock Buffaloes 24–17 in Week 5 of the 2021 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Kaleb Eleby (2711) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.44 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: La'Darius Jefferson — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Skyy Moore — 10 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Western Michigan Broncos6001524
Little Rock Buffaloes000017

Scoring Map

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

WMUWestern Michigan Broncos
ARBALittle Rock Buffaloes

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BUF
    Q1TD
    RCRon Cook Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-0

    Ron Cook Jr. run for 55 yds for a TD, (Alex McNulty KICK)

  2. WMU
    Q1TD
    SMSkyy Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Skyy Moore for 12 yds for a TD, (Parker Sampson KICK)

  3. BUF
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-0

    Alex McNulty 37 yd FG GOOD

  4. BUF
    Q4TD
    KVKyle Vantrease

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Kyle Vantrease run for 1 yd for a TD, (Alex McNulty KICK)

  5. WMU
    Q4TD
    LJLa'Darius Jefferson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-0

    La'Darius Jefferson run for 1 yd for a TD, (Nick Mihalic KICK)

  6. WMU
    Q4TD
    SMSkyy Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-0

    Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Skyy Moore for 64 yds for a TD, (Nick Mihalic KICK)

  7. WMU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    21-0

    Nick Mihalic 26 yd FG GOOD

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Kaleb Eleby (2711) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +11.95 EPA
  • Kyle Vantrease (2084) — 0.0 yds · +0.19 EPA/play +3.02 EPA

Rushing

  • La'Darius Jefferson (2711) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA
  • Sean Tyler (2711) — 0.0 yds +0.20 EPA
  • Kevin Marks Jr. (2084) — 0.0 yds -0.25 EPA

Receiving

  • Skyy Moore (2711) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds +1.83 EPA
  • Quian Williams (2084) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.40 EPA
  • Anthony Torres (2711) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.54 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Kaleb Eleby27112774.1%02+0.44+11.95
Kyle Vantrease20841675.0%00+0.19+3.02

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1271130+2.96Ended
Q1208410+4.43Rush TD
Q1271110+2.84Pass TD
Q1208410+0.58Ended
Q1271150+0.29Ended
Q1271190+4.02Punt
Q1208490+0.01Ended
Q12711140-5.66Ended
Q2208410-4.91Fumble
Q2271140+1.65Missed FG
Q2208460+2.46Ended
Q2271150+0.18Ended
Q3271130+0.01Ended
Q3208420-0.75Ended
Q3271110-3.11Ended
Q3271110+0.13Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Kyle Vantrease sacked for 0 yards to the WMich 30 (-4.91 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Ron Cook Jr. run for 55 yds for a TD, (Alex McNulty KICK) (+4.43 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Skyy Moore for 64 yds for a TD, (Nick Mihalic KICK) (+4.35 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby sacked for 0 yards to the Buff 18 (-3.99 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Buffalo Bulls · Matt Myers run for a loss of 3 yards to the WMich 15 fumbled, recovered by Buff Matt Myers (-3.93 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby pass complete to Skyy Moore for 19 yds to the Buff 8 for a 1ST down (+3.5 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Parker Sampson 37 yd FG MISSED (-3.17 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kaleb Eleby sacked by Daymond Williams for 0 yards to the Buff 36 (-3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Western Michigan Broncos controlled the final (24–17) in Week 5.
  • 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 Little Rock Buffaloes?

Western Michigan Broncos 24, Little Rock Buffaloes 17 in Week 5 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Little Rock Buffaloes?

Western Michigan Broncos won with a final score of 24–17.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Little Rock Buffaloes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401309561.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Little Rock Buffaloes 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 Little Rock Buffaloes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Western Michigan Broncos

Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W

Little Rock Buffaloes

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L