Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 28–45 Western Illinois Leathernecks: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2024

Quick answer

Western Illinois Leathernecks defeated Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 45–28 in Week 13, 2024. Final score: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 28, Western Illinois Leathernecks 45.

Game summary

Western Illinois Leathernecks rolled past Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 45–28 in Week 13 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Nathan Lamb (Western Illinois) — 342.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.75 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Torrance Farmer Jr. — 58.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Anthony Lowe — 5 rec, 112.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Illinois (+0.308/play) vs Gardner-Webb (-0.113/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs	6	6	12	0	28
Western Illinois Leathernecks	6	6	12	15	45

Scoring Map

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

GWEBGardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

+3OPP 11

WIUWestern Illinois Leathernecks

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Gardner-Webb
Q1TD
TSTaylor Shields
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Tyler Ridell pass to Taylor Shields for a touchdown (20 yards)
Western Illinois
Q1TD
MHMatthew Henry
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Nathan Lamb pass to Matthew Henry for a touchdown (17 yards)
Western Illinois
Q2TD
TFTorrance Farmer Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Torrance Farmer Jr. rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Gardner-Webb
Q2TD
QHQuasean Holmes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Tyler Ridell pass to Quasean Holmes for a touchdown (1 yard)
Western Illinois
Q3TD
CAChristian Anaya
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Christian Anaya pass to Christian Anaya for a touchdown (78 yards)
Gardner-Webb
Q3TD
QHQuasean Holmes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Tyler Ridell pass to Quasean Holmes for a touchdown (24 yards)
Western Illinois
Q3TD
NLNathan Lamb
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Nathan Lamb rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Gardner-Webb
Q3TD
CGCarson Gresock
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Carson Gresock rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Western Illinois
Q4TD
EAElijah Aragon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
Nathan Lamb pass to Elijah Aragon for a touchdown (23 yards)
Western Illinois
Q4TD
TFTorrance Farmer Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-36
Torrance Farmer Jr. rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Western Illinois
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
24-39
Field goal good from 28 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Nathan Lamb (Western Illinois) — 342.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.75 EPA/play +21.64 EPA
Tyler Ridell (Gardner-Webb) — 223.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +11.08 EPA
Ren Hefley (Gardner-Webb) — 74.0 yds · +1.12 EPA/play +7.84 EPA

Rushing

Torrance Farmer Jr. (Western Illinois) — 58.0 yds · 2 TD -0.01 EPA
Quasean Holmes (Gardner-Webb) — 24.0 yds -0.14 EPA
Nathan Lamb (Western Illinois) — 22.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA

Receiving

Anthony Lowe (Gardner-Webb) — 5 rec · 112.0 yds +0.27 EPA
Matthew Henry (Western Illinois) — 6 rec · 164.0 yds +0.70 EPA
Elijah Aragon (Western Illinois) — 8 rec · 128.0 yds +1.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nathan Lamb	Western Illinois	29	72.4%	342	2	+0.75	+21.64
Tyler Ridell	Gardner-Webb	34	70.6%	223	3	+0.33	+11.08
Ren Hefley	Gardner-Webb	7	71.4%	74	0	+1.12	+7.84
Christian Anaya	Western Illinois	1	100.0%	78	1	+6.89	+6.89
incomplete	Western Illinois	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.89	-5.32
incomplete	Gardner-Webb	13	0.0%	15	0	-1.06	-13.75

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Gardner-Webb	Western Illinois
Plays	85	67
EPA / play	-0.113	+0.308
Total EPA	-9.60	+20.61
Success rate	36.5%	44.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.096	+0.644
Rush EPA / play	-0.476	-0.084
Yards	398	510

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Gardner-Webb	1	3	-1.41	Ended
Q1	Western Illinois	6	53	-1.45	Fumble
Q1	Gardner-Webb	10	71	+5.72	Pass TD
Q1	Western Illinois	9	43	+0.01	Missed FG
Q1	Gardner-Webb	1	-3	-6.91	Fumble
Q1	Western Illinois	5	34	+3.18	Pass TD
Q1	Gardner-Webb	8	38	+0.27	Ended
Q2	Western Illinois	3	7	-2.48	Ended
Q2	Gardner-Webb	1	-15	-1.72	Ended
Q2	Western Illinois	6	47	+5.98	Rush TD
Q2	Gardner-Webb	17	74	-1.28	Fumble
Q2	Western Illinois	6	35	-1.51	Interception
Q2	Gardner-Webb	8	51	+5.35	Pass TD
Q3	Gardner-Webb	5	12	-3.59	Ended
Q3	Western Illinois	2	82	+6.74	Pass TD
Q3	Gardner-Webb	4	17	-1.93	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Fumble (-6.91 EPA)
Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Christian Anaya pass to Christian Anaya for a touchdown (78 yards) (+6.89 EPA)
Q2 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Fumble (-5.0 EPA)
Q4 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Fumble (-4.93 EPA)
Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Fumble (-4.73 EPA)
Q3 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Ren Hefley pass to Cole Hoskyns for 18 yards (4th & 9) (+4.72 EPA)
Q1 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Tyler Ridell pass to Camden Overton for 26 yards (3rd & 19) (+4.63 EPA)
Q2 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Tyler Ridell pass to Quasean Holmes for a touchdown (1 yard) (+4.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Illinois Leathernecks controlled the final (45–28) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Nathan Lamb (Western Illinois) — 342.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Western Illinois at 0.308 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 Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 28, Western Illinois Leathernecks 45 in Week 13 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?

Western Illinois Leathernecks won with a final score of 28–45.

Where can I find the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Western Illinois Leathernecks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634012.

Who led Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Western Illinois Leathernecks in passing?

Nathan Lamb (Western Illinois) led passers with 342.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Western Illinois Leathernecks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.