Western Michigan Broncos 31–49 Toledo Rockets: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2023

Quick answer

Toledo Rockets defeated Western Michigan Broncos 49–31 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 31, Toledo Rockets 49.

Game summary

Toledo Rockets rolled past Western Michigan Broncos 49–31 in Week 4 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Tucker Gleason (Toledo) — 109.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.94 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jalen Buckley — 190.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jerjuan Newton — 4 rec, 72.0 yds.
EPA edge: Toledo (+0.209/play) vs Western Michigan (-0.231/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	6	9	0	6	31
Toledo Rockets	12	6	12	18	49

Scoring Map

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

WMUWestern Michigan Broncos

+3OPP 19

TOLToledo Rockets

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Michigan
Q1TD
JBJalen Buckley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Jalen Buckley rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Toledo
Q1TD
JNJerjuan Newton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Dequan Finn pass to Jerjuan Newton for a touchdown (6 yards)
Toledo
Q1TD
JNJerjuan Newton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Dequan Finn pass to Jerjuan Newton for a touchdown (34 yards)
Toledo
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Western Michigan
Q2TD
JBJalen Buckley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Jalen Buckley rushes 38 yards for a touchdown
Western Michigan
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
15-18
Field goal good from 36 yards
Toledo
Q3TD
JNJerjuan Newton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Tucker Gleason pass to Jerjuan Newton for a touchdown (20 yards)
Toledo
Q3TD
CRCooper Rusk
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Tucker Gleason pass to Cooper Rusk for a touchdown (16 yards)
Western Michigan
Q4TD
CHCJ Hester
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
CJ Hester rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Toledo
Q4TD
CWConnor Walendzak
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-36
Connor Walendzak rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Toledo
Q4TD
PBPeny Boone
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-42
Peny Boone rushes 19 yards for a touchdown
Toledo
Q4TD
PBPeny Boone
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-48
Peny Boone rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Tucker Gleason (Toledo) — 109.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.94 EPA/play +9.36 EPA
Dequan Finn (Toledo) — 115.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +2.68 EPA
Jack Salopek (Western Michigan) — 3.0 yds · -1.02 EPA/play -3.05 EPA

Rushing

Jalen Buckley (Western Michigan) — 190.0 yds · 2 TD +0.32 EPA
Peny Boone (Toledo) — 211.0 yds · 2 TD +0.46 EPA
Zahir Abdus-Salaam (Western Michigan) — 34.0 yds -0.07 EPA

Receiving

Jerjuan Newton (Toledo) — 4 rec · 72.0 yds +2.40 EPA
Anthony Sambucci (Western Michigan) — 3 rec · 55.0 yds +1.00 EPA
Larry Stephens (Toledo) — 2 rec · 38.0 yds +2.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tucker Gleason	Toledo	10	60.0%	109	2	+0.94	+9.36
Dequan Finn	Toledo	13	53.8%	115	2	+0.21	+2.68
Jack Salopek	Western Michigan	3	33.3%	3	0	-1.02	-3.05
Zahir Abdus-Salaam	Western Michigan	1	0.0%	0	0	-4.91	-4.91
Treyson Bourguet	Western Michigan	23	39.1%	114	0	-0.64	-14.74

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Michigan	Toledo
Plays	78	67
EPA / play	-0.231	+0.209
Total EPA	-18.01	+14.02
Success rate	30.8%	50.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.841	+0.524
Rush EPA / play	+0.092	+0.045
Yards	358	497

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Michigan	12	53	+4.29	Rush TD
Q1	Toledo	8	60	-0.43	Interception
Q1	Western Michigan	2	0	-4.44	Interception
Q1	Toledo	5	53	+4.62	Pass TD
Q1	Western Michigan	5	17	-1.71	Ended
Q1	Toledo	4	28	+0.51	Ended
Q1	Toledo	1	34	+4.18	Pass TD
Q1	Western Michigan	3	1	-2.99	Punt
Q2	Toledo	3	5	-2.20	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	12	59	-1.91	Ended
Q2	Toledo	3	10	-0.56	Ended
Q2	Toledo	3	1	-1.91	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	6	56	+4.86	Rush TD
Q2	Toledo	3	11	-2.33	Interception
Q2	Western Michigan	3	37	+1.98	Field goal
Q2	Toledo	1	0	0.00	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Toledo Rockets · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-6.09 EPA)
Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jalen Buckley rushes 38 yards for a touchdown (+5.42 EPA)
Q1 · Toledo Rockets · Dequan Finn pass intercepted (-5.38 EPA)
Q3 · Toledo Rockets · Fumble (-5.32 EPA)
Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Zahir Abdus-Salaam pass intercepted (-4.91 EPA)
Q4 · Toledo Rockets · Fumble (+4.19 EPA)
Q1 · Toledo Rockets · Dequan Finn pass to Jerjuan Newton for a touchdown (34 yards) (+4.18 EPA)
Q3 · Toledo Rockets · Tucker Gleason pass to Cooper Rusk for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.82 EPA)

Key takeaways

Toledo Rockets controlled the final (49–31) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Tucker Gleason (Toledo) — 109.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Toledo at 0.209 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 Toledo Rockets?

Western Michigan Broncos 31, Toledo Rockets 49 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Toledo Rockets?

Toledo Rockets won with a final score of 31–49.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Toledo Rockets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532406.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Toledo Rockets in passing?

Tucker Gleason (Toledo) led passers with 109.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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