Western Michigan Broncos 45–21 Eastern Michigan Eagles: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2023

Quick answer

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 45–21 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 45, Eastern Michigan Eagles 21.

Game summary

Western Michigan Broncos rolled past Eastern Michigan Eagles 45–21 in Week 9 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Austin Smith (Eastern Michigan) — 228.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.12 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jalen Buckley — 140.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Tanner Knue — 5 rec, 66.0 yds.
EPA edge: Eastern Michigan (-0.062/play) vs Western Michigan (-0.125/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	12	6	0	12	45
Eastern Michigan Eagles	0	6	10	12	21

Scoring Map

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

WMUWestern Michigan Broncos

+2

+3OPP 16

+3OPP 15

EMUEastern Michigan Eagles

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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 3 yards for a touchdown
Western Michigan
Q1TD
BBBlake Bosma
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Hayden Wolff pass to Blake Bosma for a touchdown (20 yards)
Western Michigan
Q2TD
JBJalen Buckley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Jalen Buckley rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Eastern Michigan
Q2TD
SESamson Evans
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Samson Evans rushes 15 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Michigan
Q3Safety
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
18-8
Safety
Eastern Michigan
Q3TD
SESamson Evans
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-14
Samson Evans rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Michigan
Q3Safety
ASAustin Smith
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
18-16
Safety
Western Michigan
Q4TD
CHCJ Hester
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-16
CJ Hester rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Eastern Michigan
Q4TD
JJJaylon Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-22
Austin Smith pass to Jaylon Jackson for a touchdown (68 yards)
Western Michigan
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
27-22
Field goal good from 33 yards
Western Michigan
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
30-22
Field goal good from 32 yards
Eastern Michigan
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-28
Fumble returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Austin Smith (Eastern Michigan) — 228.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +3.14 EPA
Hayden Wolff (Western Michigan) — 154.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +1.87 EPA
Cam'Ron McCoy (Eastern Michigan) — 0.0 yds · -4.64 EPA/play -4.64 EPA

Rushing

Jalen Buckley (Western Michigan) — 140.0 yds · 2 TD +0.22 EPA
Zahir Abdus-Salaam (Western Michigan) — 59.0 yds -0.34 EPA
Samson Evans (Eastern Michigan) — 38.0 yds · 2 TD +0.73 EPA

Receiving

Tanner Knue (Eastern Michigan) — 5 rec · 66.0 yds -0.02 EPA
Jaylon Jackson (Eastern Michigan) — 9 rec · 117.0 yds +0.90 EPA
Kenneth Womack (Western Michigan) — 5 rec · 52.0 yds +0.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Austin Smith	Eastern Michigan	27	55.6%	228	1	+0.12	+3.14
Hayden Wolff	Western Michigan	28	53.6%	154	1	+0.07	+1.87
Cam'Ron McCoy	Eastern Michigan	1	0.0%	0	0	-4.64	-4.64
Ike Udengwu III	Eastern Michigan	11	45.5%	52	0	-0.49	-5.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Michigan	Eastern Michigan
Plays	85	58
EPA / play	-0.125	-0.062
Total EPA	-10.64	-3.58
Success rate	45.9%	34.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.067	-0.175
Rush EPA / play	-0.220	+0.171
Yards	461	370

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Eastern Michigan	3	-5	-3.56	Punt
Q1	Western Michigan	3	7	-2.56	Punt
Q1	Eastern Michigan	3	13	-0.79	Punt
Q1	Western Michigan	11	73	+5.12	Rush TD
Q1	Eastern Michigan	3	16	-4.36	Fumble
Q1	Western Michigan	5	35	+2.74	Pass TD
Q1	Eastern Michigan	9	53	+0.55	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	6	24	-4.37	Ended
Q2	Eastern Michigan	3	8	-4.88	Interception
Q2	Western Michigan	9	71	+5.67	Rush TD
Q2	Eastern Michigan	5	75	+6.62	Rush TD
Q2	Western Michigan	16	109	-10.08	Fumble
Q3	Eastern Michigan	0	0	—	Safety
Q3	Western Michigan	3	1	-3.27	Punt
Q3	Eastern Michigan	11	78	+5.90	Rush TD
Q3	Western Michigan	12	59	-0.63	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Fumble (-8.75 EPA)
Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-6.6 EPA)
Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Austin Smith pass to Jaylon Jackson for a touchdown (68 yards) (+6.25 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Cam'Ron McCoy pass intercepted (-4.64 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Samson Evans rushes 15 yards for a touchdown (+4.62 EPA)
Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Austin Smith pass intercepted (-4.26 EPA)
Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Hayden Wolff to Leroy Thomas — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.86 EPA)
Q1 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Fumble (-3.63 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Michigan Broncos controlled the final (45–21) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Austin Smith (Eastern Michigan) — 228.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Eastern Michigan at -0.062 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 Eastern Michigan Eagles?

Western Michigan Broncos 45, Eastern Michigan Eagles 21 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Eastern Michigan Eagles?

Western Michigan Broncos won with a final score of 45–21.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Eastern Michigan Eagles box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532431.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Eastern Michigan Eagles in passing?

Austin Smith (Eastern Michigan) led passers with 228.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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