Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 31–59 Western Michigan Broncos: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2024

Quick answer

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 59–31 in Week 3, 2024. Final score: Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 31, Western Michigan Broncos 59.

Game summary

Western Michigan Broncos dominated Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 59–31 in Week 3 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 12 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 14 plays.
Passing leader: Hayden Wolff (Western Michigan) — 286.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.83 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jaden Nixon — 189.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Anthony Sambucci — 4 rec, 103.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Michigan (+0.591/play) vs Bethune-Cookman (-0.153/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats	0	12	6	9	31
Western Michigan Broncos	12	18	12	9	59

Scoring Map

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

BCUBethune-Cookman Wildcats

+3OPP 24

+3

WMUWestern Michigan Broncos

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Michigan
Q1TD
ASAnthony Sambucci
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Hayden Wolff pass to Anthony Sambucci for a touchdown (54 yards)
Western Michigan
Q1TD
CTChris Toudle
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Hayden Wolff pass to Chris Toudle for a touchdown (23 yards)
Western Michigan
Q2TD
JNJaden Nixon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Jaden Nixon rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Western Michigan
Q2TD
ZAZahir Abdus-Salaam
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-24
Zahir Abdus-Salaam rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Bethune-Cookman
Q2TD
CRCam'Ron Ransom
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Cam'Ron Ransom rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Western Michigan
Q2TD
DMDevaughn Mortimer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-30
Hayden Wolff pass to Devaughn Mortimer for a touchdown (38 yards)
Bethune-Cookman
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Kickoff
Bethune-Cookman
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
Kickoff
Western Michigan
Q3TD
JNJaden Nixon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-36
Jaden Nixon rushes 37 yards for a touchdown
Western Michigan
Q3TD
ZAZahir Abdus-Salaam
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-42
Zahir Abdus-Salaam rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Bethune-Cookman
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
21-42
Field goal good from 41 yards
Western Michigan
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
21-45
Field goal good from 20 yards
Bethune-Cookman
Q4TD
CRCam'Ron Ransom
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-45
Cam'Ron Ransom rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Western Michigan
Q4TD
JHJamal Hailey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-51
Jamal Hailey rushes 48 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Hayden Wolff (Western Michigan) — 286.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.83 EPA/play +14.87 EPA
Maleek Huggins (Bethune-Cookman) — 0.0 yds · -0.77 EPA/play -0.77 EPA
Cam'Ron Ransom (Bethune-Cookman) — 90.0 yds · -0.11 EPA/play -1.95 EPA

Rushing

Jaden Nixon (Western Michigan) — 189.0 yds · 2 TD +0.62 EPA
Zahir Abdus-Salaam (Western Michigan) — 102.0 yds · 2 TD +0.14 EPA
Cam'Ron Ransom (Bethune-Cookman) — 60.0 yds · 2 TD +0.11 EPA

Receiving

Anthony Sambucci (Western Michigan) — 4 rec · 103.0 yds +1.62 EPA
Marcus Velez (Bethune-Cookman) — 4 rec · 20.0 yds +0.06 EPA
Blake Bosma (Western Michigan) — 2 rec · 57.0 yds +0.76 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Hayden Wolff	Western Michigan	18	77.8%	286	3	+0.83	+14.87
Maleek Huggins	Bethune-Cookman	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.77	-0.77
Cam'Ron Ransom	Bethune-Cookman	18	55.6%	90	0	-0.11	-1.95

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Bethune-Cookman	Western Michigan
Plays	61	58
EPA / play	-0.153	+0.591
Total EPA	-9.31	+34.29
Success rate	32.8%	69.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.143	+0.826
Rush EPA / play	-0.157	+0.486
Yards	245	663

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Michigan	1	54	+4.36	Pass TD
Q1	Bethune-Cookman	8	17	-3.46	Ended
Q1	Western Michigan	5	45	+2.42	Ended
Q1	Bethune-Cookman	3	7	-1.74	Punt
Q1	Western Michigan	4	65	+4.58	Pass TD
Q1	Bethune-Cookman	3	-7	-3.25	Punt
Q1	Western Michigan	5	55	+3.53	Rush TD
Q2	Bethune-Cookman	3	-4	-3.08	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	6	55	+3.40	Rush TD
Q2	Bethune-Cookman	6	82	+7.24	Rush TD
Q2	Western Michigan	3	8	-1.21	Punt
Q2	Bethune-Cookman	3	6	-0.83	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	8	65	+5.21	Pass TD
Q2	Bethune-Cookman	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	Western Michigan	4	25	-1.14	Ended
Q3	Bethune-Cookman	0	0	—	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Bethune-Cookman Wildcats · Kickoff (+7.58 EPA)
Q2 · Bethune-Cookman Wildcats · Kickoff (+6.55 EPA)
Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Hayden Wolff pass to Devaughn Mortimer for a touchdown (38 yards) (+5.16 EPA)
Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jamal Hailey rushes 48 yards for a touchdown (+4.57 EPA)
Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Hayden Wolff pass to Anthony Sambucci for a touchdown (54 yards) (+4.36 EPA)
Q2 · Bethune-Cookman Wildcats · Cam'Ron Ransom pass to Lorenzo Jenkins for 44 yards (2nd & 17) (+4.34 EPA)
Q4 · Bethune-Cookman Wildcats · Penalty (4th & 2) (+4.0 EPA)
Q3 · Bethune-Cookman Wildcats · Penalty (4th & 4) (+3.83 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Michigan Broncos controlled the final (59–31) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Hayden Wolff (Western Michigan) — 286.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Western Michigan at 0.591 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 31, Western Michigan Broncos 59 in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Western Michigan Broncos won with a final score of 31–59.

Where can I find the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Western Michigan Broncos box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401636364.

Who led Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Western Michigan Broncos in passing?

Hayden Wolff (Western Michigan) led passers with 286.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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