Western Michigan Broncos 17–20 Ohio Bobcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2023

Quick answer

Ohio Bobcats defeated Western Michigan Broncos 20–17 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 17, Ohio Bobcats 20.

Game summary

Ohio Bobcats edged Western Michigan Broncos 20–17 in Week 8 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Kurtis Rourke (Ohio) — 266.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.26 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Sieh Bangura — 86.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Kenneth Womack — 14 rec, 75.0 yds.
EPA edge: Ohio (+0.032/play) vs Western Michigan (+0.020/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	0	0	9	6	17
Ohio Bobcats	3	3	6	6	20

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 11

+3OPP 26

OPP EZ

OHIOOhio Bobcats

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Ohio
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 28 yards
Ohio
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 2
Score
0-6
Field goal good from 19 yards
Western Michigan
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 43 yards
Ohio
Q3TD
SBSieh Bangura
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Sieh Bangura rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Western Michigan
Q3TD
HWHayden Wolff
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Hayden Wolff rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Ohio
Q4TD
SWSam Wiglusz
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Kurtis Rourke pass to Sam Wiglusz for a touchdown (7 yards)
Western Michigan
Q4TD
KWKenneth Womack
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Hayden Wolff pass to Kenneth Womack for a touchdown (8 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Kurtis Rourke (Ohio) — 266.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +10.43 EPA
Hayden Wolff (Western Michigan) — 273.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +3.84 EPA

Rushing

Sieh Bangura (Ohio) — 86.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA
O'Shaan Allison (Ohio) — 64.0 yds -0.47 EPA
Jalen Buckley (Western Michigan) — 19.0 yds +0.08 EPA

Receiving

Kenneth Womack (Western Michigan) — 14 rec · 75.0 yds +0.29 EPA
Sam Wiglusz (Ohio) — 10 rec · 155.0 yds +1.70 EPA
Leroy Thomas (Western Michigan) — 6 rec · 68.0 yds +0.90 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Kurtis Rourke	Ohio	40	60.0%	266	1	+0.26	+10.43
Hayden Wolff	Western Michigan	43	69.8%	273	1	+0.09	+3.84

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Michigan	Ohio
Plays	64	78
EPA / play	+0.020	+0.032
Total EPA	+1.28	+2.46
Success rate	43.8%	48.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.089	+0.261
Rush EPA / play	-0.122	-0.210
Yards	354	463

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Michigan	3	9	-1.15	Punt
Q1	Ohio	12	55	-0.01	Field goal
Q1	Western Michigan	7	43	-0.11	Missed FG
Q1	Ohio	3	7	-2.64	Ended
Q1	Western Michigan	1	18	+2.93	Ended
Q1	Western Michigan	9	22	-2.54	Missed FG
Q2	Ohio	6	23	-4.43	Ended
Q2	Western Michigan	3	5	-2.54	Punt
Q2	Ohio	4	14	-2.05	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	9	58	-1.53	Ended
Q2	Ohio	7	31	-0.42	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	9	33	-1.55	Interception
Q2	Ohio	5	69	+2.13	Field goal
Q3	Ohio	10	56	+0.81	Missed FG
Q3	Western Michigan	5	52	+0.71	Field goal
Q3	Ohio	9	54	+2.95	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Hayden Wolff pass to Jalen Buckley for 49 yards (2nd & 9) (+4.49 EPA)
Q2 · Ohio Bobcats · Punt (-3.93 EPA)
Q2 · Ohio Bobcats · O'Shaan Allison rushes for no gain (4th & 2) (-3.47 EPA)
Q4 · Ohio Bobcats · Kurtis Rourke pass to Sam Wiglusz for a touchdown (7 yards) (+3.4 EPA)
Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Hayden Wolff pass to Malique Dieudonne for 18 yards (2nd & 17) (+2.93 EPA)
Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Hayden Wolff pass intercepted (-2.82 EPA)
Q3 · Ohio Bobcats · Kurtis Rourke pass to Sam Wiglusz for 11 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.71 EPA)
Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · CJ Hester rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-2.64 EPA)

Key takeaways

Ohio Bobcats controlled the final (20–17) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Kurtis Rourke (Ohio) — 266.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Ohio at 0.032 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Michigan Broncos vs Ohio Bobcats?

Western Michigan Broncos 17, Ohio Bobcats 20 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Ohio Bobcats?

Ohio Bobcats won with a final score of 17–20.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Ohio Bobcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532428.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Ohio Bobcats in passing?

Kurtis Rourke (Ohio) led passers with 266.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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