St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas 17–35 Western Michigan Broncos: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Western Michigan Broncos defeated St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas 35–17 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas 17, Western Michigan Broncos 35.

Game summary

Western Michigan Broncos rolled past St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas 35–17 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Cole Doyle (St. Francis (PA)) — 234.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.25 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jalen Buckley — 194.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Casey McKinney — 4 rec, 72.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Michigan (+0.202/play) vs St. Francis (PA) (+0.180/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas	0	9	6	0	17
Western Michigan Broncos	6	12	6	6	35

Scoring Map

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

STSt. Joseph's (IN) Pumas

WMUWestern Michigan Broncos

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Michigan
Q1TD
ZAZahir Abdus-Salaam
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Zahir Abdus-Salaam rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Western Michigan
Q2TD
KKKeshawn King
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Keshawn King rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
St. Francis (PA)
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
3-12
Field goal good from 21 yards
Western Michigan
Q2TD
JBJalen Buckley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Jalen Buckley rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
St. Francis (PA)
Q2TD
DSDawson Snyder
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Cole Doyle pass to Dawson Snyder for a touchdown (77 yards)
St. Francis (PA)
Q3TD
QHQuaSean Holmes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
QuaSean Holmes rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Western Michigan
Q3TD
AHAustin Hence
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Jack Salopek pass to Austin Hence for a touchdown (9 yards)
Western Michigan
Q4TD
MKMarshawn Kneeland
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Marshawn Kneeland rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cole Doyle (St. Francis (PA)) — 234.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +6.87 EPA
Jack Salopek (Western Michigan) — 165.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +3.60 EPA

Rushing

Jalen Buckley (Western Michigan) — 194.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA
Zahir Abdus-Salaam (Western Michigan) — 73.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA
QuaSean Holmes (St. Francis (PA)) — 44.0 yds · 1 TD +0.46 EPA

Receiving

Casey McKinney (St. Francis (PA)) — 4 rec · 72.0 yds +0.50 EPA
Dawson Snyder (St. Francis (PA)) — 2 rec · 102.0 yds +1.18 EPA
Mekhi Workman (St. Francis (PA)) — 4 rec · 62.0 yds +0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cole Doyle	St. Francis (PA)	27	51.9%	234	1	+0.25	+6.87
Jack Salopek	Western Michigan	27	66.7%	165	1	+0.13	+3.60

Team EPA comparison

Stat	St. Francis (PA)	Western Michigan
Plays	46	92
EPA / play	+0.180	+0.202
Total EPA	+8.28	+18.61
Success rate	32.6%	51.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.254	+0.133
Rush EPA / play	+0.074	+0.231
Yards	306	508

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Michigan	10	71	-0.71	Interception
Q1	St. Francis (PA)	3	0	-3.13	Punt
Q1	Western Michigan	11	60	+4.70	Rush TD
Q1	St. Francis (PA)	3	8	-1.64	Punt
Q1	Western Michigan	14	56	+3.90	Rush TD
Q2	St. Francis (PA)	7	72	+3.74	Field goal
Q2	Western Michigan	11	76	+5.34	Rush TD
Q2	St. Francis (PA)	3	3	-1.49	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	4	14	-1.62	Punt
Q2	St. Francis (PA)	4	94	+7.52	Pass TD
Q2	Western Michigan	7	24	-0.45	Punt
Q2	St. Francis (PA)	11	85	+7.85	Rush TD
Q3	Western Michigan	15	79	+5.55	Pass TD
Q3	St. Francis (PA)	6	24	-1.78	Punt
Q3	Western Michigan	6	80	+5.54	Rush TD
Q4	St. Francis (PA)	6	18	-1.12	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · St. Francis (PA) · Cole Doyle pass to Dawson Snyder for a touchdown (77 yards) (+6.43 EPA)
Q2 · St. Francis (PA) · Cole Doyle pass to Mekhi Workman for 41 yards (3rd & 11) (+4.91 EPA)
Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jack Salopek pass intercepted (-4.17 EPA)
Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jalen Buckley rushes for 68 yards (2nd & 6) (+4.04 EPA)
Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jack Salopek pass to Blake Bosma for 17 yards (4th & 4) (+3.89 EPA)
Q3 · St. Francis (PA) · Cole Doyle pass to Dawson Snyder for 25 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.56 EPA)
Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Zahir Abdus-Salaam rushes for 8 yards (2nd & 6) (-3.12 EPA)
Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jack Salopek pass to Austin Hence for a touchdown (9 yards) (+2.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Michigan Broncos controlled the final (35–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Cole Doyle (St. Francis (PA)) — 234.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Western Michigan at 0.202 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 St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas vs Western Michigan Broncos?

St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas 17, Western Michigan Broncos 35 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Western Michigan Broncos won with a final score of 17–35.

Where can I find the St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas vs Western Michigan Broncos box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532393.

Who led St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas vs Western Michigan Broncos in passing?

Cole Doyle (St. Francis (PA)) led passers with 234.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas at Western Michigan Broncos in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.