Western Michigan Broncos vs. Syracuse Orange: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated Western Michigan Broncos 48–7 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 7, Syracuse Orange 48.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	6	0	0	0	7
Syracuse Orange	15	18	9	0	48

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• G.Shrader (Syracuse) — 286.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.06 EPA/play +20.17 EPA
• H.Wolff (Western Michigan) — 47.0 yds · +1.84 EPA/play +5.53 EPA
• T.Bourguet (Western Michigan) — 64.0 yds · +0.51 EPA/play +5.11 EPA

Receiving

• intended (Western Michigan) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.40 EPA
• intended (Syracuse) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.38 EPA
• . Catch made by D.Brown at 14. Gain of 86 yards. D.Brown (Syracuse) — 1 rec · 86.0 yds +6.70 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
G.Shrader	Syracuse	19	94.7%	286	1	+1.06	+20.17
H.Wolff	Western Michigan	3	100.0%	47	0	+1.84	+5.53
T.Bourguet	Western Michigan	10	90.0%	64	0	+0.51	+5.11
C.Del Rio-Wilson	Syracuse	5	100.0%	57	0	+0.77	+3.82
J.Salopek	Western Michigan	16	87.5%	194	0	+0.12	+1.96
back to pass. C.Del Rio-Wilson	Syracuse	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.96	-3.86

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Michigan	Syracuse
Plays	74	79
EPA / play	-0.285	-0.029
Total EPA	-21.06	-2.26
Success rate	25.7%	35.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.390	-0.069
Rush EPA / play	-0.034	+0.022
Yards	402	492

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Syracuse	10	7	-12.26	Ended
Q1	Western Michigan	5	16	-2.00	Punt
Q1	Syracuse	1	86	+6.70	Pass TD
Q1	Western Michigan	5	19	-1.12	Punt
Q1	Syracuse	5	49	-2.95	Rush TD
Q1	Western Michigan	3	0	-3.34	Punt
Q1	Syracuse	12	54	+0.90	Field goal
Q1	Western Michigan	2	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q2	Western Michigan	8	122	-4.85	Interception
Q2	Syracuse	16	70	+0.87	Rush TD
Q2	Western Michigan	11	31	-0.87	Punt
Q2	Syracuse	5	73	+4.68	Rush TD
Q2	Western Michigan	3	3	-2.60	Punt
Q2	Syracuse	2	31	+3.63	Rush TD
Q3	Western Michigan	6	10	-2.44	Punt
Q3	Syracuse	8	49	+2.48	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Rushing touchdown (+7.1 EPA)
2. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · G.Shrader pass to . Catch made by D.Brown at 14. Gain of 86 yards. D.Brown for a touchdown (86 yards) (+6.7 EPA)
3. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · steps back to pass. G.Shrader to intended — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-6.2 EPA)
4. Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Kickoff (-4.86 EPA)
5. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Punt for 39 yards (+4.72 EPA)
6. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kickoff (+4.71 EPA)
7. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · steps back to pass. G.Shrader to intended — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-4.49 EPA)
8. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · H.Wolff pass to . Catch made by K.Womack at 9. Gain of 34 yards. Pushed out of bounds by J.Simmons at 43. for 34 yards (2nd & 7) (+3.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Syracuse Orange controlled the final (48–7) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: G.Shrader (Syracuse) — 286.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Syracuse at -0.029 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 Syracuse Orange?

Western Michigan Broncos 7, Syracuse Orange 48 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Syracuse Orange?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 7–48.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Syracuse Orange box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525497.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

G.Shrader (Syracuse) led passers with 286.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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