Western Illinois Leathernecks 17–37 Southern Utah Thunderbirds: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2023

Quick answer

Southern Utah Thunderbirds defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 37–17 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: Western Illinois Leathernecks 17, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 37.

Game summary

Southern Utah Thunderbirds rolled past Western Illinois Leathernecks 37–17 in Week 4 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Justin Miller (Southern Utah) — 258.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.40 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Braedon Wissler — 41.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Jaylin Jackson — 7 rec, 107.0 yds.
EPA edge: Southern Utah (+0.091/play) vs Western Illinois (-0.350/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Illinois Leathernecks	0	15	0	6	17
Southern Utah Thunderbirds	9	6	6	6	37

Scoring Map

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

WIUWestern Illinois Leathernecks

+3OPP 14

+3OPP 32

SUUSouthern Utah Thunderbirds

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Southern Utah
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 31 yards
Southern Utah
Q1TD
ZMZack Mitchell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Justin Miller pass to Zack Mitchell for a touchdown (10 yards)
Western Illinois
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
3-9
Field goal good from 49 yards
Southern Utah
Q2TD
TLTarghee Lambson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-15
Targhee Lambson rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Western Illinois
Q2TD
JJJaylin Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Matt Morrissey pass to Jaylin Jackson for a touchdown (44 yards)
Western Illinois
Q2TD
LCLudovick Choquette
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Ludovick Choquette rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Southern Utah
Q3TD
TLTarghee Lambson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Targhee Lambson rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Southern Utah
Q4TD
IWIsaiah Wooden
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-27
Justin Miller pass to Isaiah Wooden for a touchdown (43 yards)
Western Illinois
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Interception returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Justin Miller (Southern Utah) — 258.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +12.66 EPA
Matt Morrissey (Western Illinois) — 259.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.38 EPA
Nate Lamb (Western Illinois) — 15.0 yds · +0.31 EPA/play +0.31 EPA

Rushing

Braedon Wissler (Southern Utah) — 41.0 yds -0.24 EPA
Targhee Lambson (Southern Utah) — 35.0 yds · 2 TD -0.17 EPA
Matt Morrissey (Western Illinois) — 10.0 yds -1.10 EPA

Receiving

Jaylin Jackson (Western Illinois) — 7 rec · 107.0 yds +0.47 EPA
Zack Mitchell (Southern Utah) — 6 rec · 99.0 yds +0.85 EPA
Jay Parker (Western Illinois) — 7 rec · 63.0 yds +0.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Justin Miller	Southern Utah	32	75.0%	258	2	+0.40	+12.66
Matt Morrissey	Western Illinois	38	73.7%	259	1	+0.01	+0.38
Nate Lamb	Western Illinois	1	100.0%	15	0	+0.31	+0.31
incomplete	Southern Utah	5	0.0%	6	0	-0.24	-1.21
incomplete	Western Illinois	11	0.0%	30	0	-0.59	-6.45

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Illinois	Southern Utah
Plays	67	69
EPA / play	-0.350	+0.091
Total EPA	-23.42	+6.25
Success rate	34.3%	49.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.281	+0.279
Rush EPA / play	-0.632	-0.141
Yards	385	368

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Southern Utah	9	54	+0.63	Field goal
Q1	Western Illinois	3	2	-5.19	Fumble
Q1	Southern Utah	5	27	+2.58	Pass TD
Q1	Western Illinois	3	6	-2.40	Punt
Q1	Southern Utah	8	58	-1.11	Interception
Q1	Western Illinois	6	48	+0.17	Field goal
Q2	Southern Utah	11	62	+4.38	Rush TD
Q2	Western Illinois	5	75	+6.54	Pass TD
Q2	Southern Utah	3	-12	-1.88	Punt
Q2	Western Illinois	5	18	+0.28	Rush TD
Q2	Southern Utah	3	6	-3.15	Interception
Q2	Western Illinois	3	3	-1.29	Missed FG
Q2	Southern Utah	3	2	-0.73	Ended
Q3	Western Illinois	7	25	-2.48	Punt
Q3	Southern Utah	9	45	+0.18	Missed FG
Q3	Western Illinois	3	5	-2.46	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.89 EPA)
Q4 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass to Isaiah Wooden for a touchdown (43 yards) (+5.23 EPA)
Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Fumble (-4.75 EPA)
Q2 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Matt Morrissey pass to Jaylin Jackson for a touchdown (44 yards) (+4.63 EPA)
Q1 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Justin Miller pass intercepted (-4.53 EPA)
Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Matt Morrissey pass intercepted (-4.47 EPA)
Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Matt Morrissey pass to Seth Glatz for 23 yards (4th & 3) (+3.96 EPA)
Q1 · Southern Utah Thunderbirds · Kickoff (+3.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

Southern Utah Thunderbirds controlled the final (37–17) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Justin Miller (Southern Utah) — 258.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Southern Utah at 0.091 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 Illinois Leathernecks vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds?

Western Illinois Leathernecks 17, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 37 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds?

Southern Utah Thunderbirds won with a final score of 17–37.

Where can I find the Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540207.

Who led Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds in passing?

Justin Miller (Southern Utah) led passers with 258.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Western Illinois Leathernecks at Southern Utah Thunderbirds in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.