Central Michigan Chippewas 28–38 Western Michigan Broncos: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2023

Quick answer

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 38–28 in Week 11, 2023. Final score: Central Michigan Chippewas 28, Western Michigan Broncos 38.

Game summary

Western Michigan Broncos beat Central Michigan Chippewas 38–28 in Week 11 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Hayden Wolff (Western Michigan) — 327.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.49 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jalen Buckley — 128.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Kenneth Womack — 12 rec, 135.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Michigan (+0.190/play) vs Central Michigan (+0.077/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Central Michigan Chippewas	0	6	18	0	28
Western Michigan Broncos	6	12	0	15	38

Scoring Map

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

CMUCentral Michigan Chippewas

+3OPP 10

WMUWestern Michigan Broncos

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Michigan
Q1TD
AHAustin Hence
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Hayden Wolff pass to Austin Hence for a touchdown (23 yards)
Western Michigan
Q2TD
JBJalen Buckley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Jalen Buckley rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Central Michigan
Q2TD
MLMarion Lukes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Marion Lukes rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
Western Michigan
Q2TD
ASAnthony Sambucci
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Hayden Wolff pass to Anthony Sambucci for a touchdown (22 yards)
Central Michigan
Q3TD
MCMitchel Collier
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Jase Bauer pass to Mitchel Collier for a touchdown (10 yards)
Central Michigan
Q3TD
MCMitchel Collier
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Jase Bauer pass to Mitchel Collier for a touchdown (3 yards)
Central Michigan
Q3TD
TDTyson Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Jase Bauer pass to Tyson Davis for a touchdown (67 yards)
Western Michigan
Q4TD
JBJalen Buckley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Jalen Buckley rushes 52 yards for a touchdown
Western Michigan
Q4TD
LTLeroy Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
Hayden Wolff pass to Leroy Thomas for a touchdown (41 yards)
Western Michigan
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
24-33
Field goal good from 27 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Hayden Wolff (Western Michigan) — 327.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +18.22 EPA
Jase Bauer (Central Michigan) — 186.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +3.92 EPA

Rushing

Jalen Buckley (Western Michigan) — 128.0 yds · 2 TD +0.15 EPA
Marion Lukes (Central Michigan) — 149.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA
Zahir Abdus-Salaam (Western Michigan) — 39.0 yds -0.30 EPA

Receiving

Kenneth Womack (Western Michigan) — 12 rec · 135.0 yds +0.48 EPA
Leroy Thomas (Western Michigan) — 4 rec · 70.0 yds +1.48 EPA
Anthony Sambucci (Western Michigan) — 3 rec · 31.0 yds +0.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Hayden Wolff	Western Michigan	37	67.6%	327	3	+0.49	+18.22
Jase Bauer	Central Michigan	27	51.9%	186	3	+0.14	+3.92

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Central Michigan	Western Michigan
Plays	60	80
EPA / play	+0.077	+0.190
Total EPA	+4.60	+15.24
Success rate	46.7%	48.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.145	+0.492
Rush EPA / play	+0.021	-0.069
Yards	421	519

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Central Michigan	4	7	-3.20	Punt
Q1	Western Michigan	9	90	+8.03	Pass TD
Q1	Central Michigan	4	22	-0.38	Punt
Q1	Western Michigan	12	46	+0.65	Punt
Q1	Central Michigan	3	13	-0.61	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	7	56	+4.57	Rush TD
Q2	Central Michigan	4	30	+0.11	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	3	4	-1.38	Punt
Q2	Central Michigan	8	50	+4.66	Rush TD
Q2	Western Michigan	8	82	+6.33	Pass TD
Q2	Central Michigan	9	55	+1.20	Ended
Q2	Western Michigan	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Western Michigan	3	10	-0.02	Punt
Q3	Central Michigan	5	27	-2.88	Ended
Q3	Western Michigan	8	52	-1.76	Ended
Q3	Central Michigan	6	65	+5.77	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Hayden Wolff pass to Blake Bosma for 35 yards (3rd & 15) (+5.26 EPA)
Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jalen Buckley rushes 52 yards for a touchdown (+5.14 EPA)
Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Jase Bauer pass to Tyson Davis for a touchdown (67 yards) (+5.1 EPA)
Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Fumble (-4.47 EPA)
Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Hayden Wolff pass to Leroy Thomas for a touchdown (41 yards) (+4.27 EPA)
Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Hayden Wolff pass to Anthony Sambucci for a touchdown (22 yards) (+4.21 EPA)
Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Hayden Wolff pass intercepted (-4.16 EPA)
Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Marion Lukes rushes 17 yards for a touchdown (+3.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Michigan Broncos controlled the final (38–28) in Week 11.
Passing edge: Hayden Wolff (Western Michigan) — 327.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Western Michigan at 0.19 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 Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Central Michigan Chippewas 28, Western Michigan Broncos 38 in Week 11 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Western Michigan Broncos won with a final score of 28–38.

Where can I find the Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Michigan Broncos box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532438.

Who led Central Michigan Chippewas vs Western Michigan Broncos in passing?

Hayden Wolff (Western Michigan) led passers with 327.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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