McKendree Bearcats 32–49 Western Illinois Leathernecks: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2024

Quick answer

Western Illinois Leathernecks defeated McKendree Bearcats 49–32 in Week 5, 2024. Final score: McKendree Bearcats 32, Western Illinois Leathernecks 49.

Game summary

Western Illinois Leathernecks rolled past McKendree Bearcats 49–32 in Week 5 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Caleb Fisher (McKendree) — 9.0 pass yds, +0.19 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Cameren Smith — 199.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jr. Yogi Flager — 2 rec, 57.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Illinois (+0.371/play) vs McKendree (+0.004/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
McKendree Bearcats	3	3	3	18	32
Western Illinois Leathernecks	6	12	12	12	49

Scoring Map

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

MCKMcKendree Bearcats

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WIUWestern Illinois Leathernecks

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

McKendree
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 25 yards
Western Illinois
Q1TD
NLNathan Lamb
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Nathan Lamb rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
McKendree
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
6-6
Field goal good from 20 yards
Western Illinois
Q2TD
DDD. Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
D. Davis catch for a touchdown (74 yards)
Western Illinois
Q2TD
DDD. Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
D. Davis rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
Western Illinois
Q3TD
AKA. Knight
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
A. Knight rushes 20 yards for a touchdown
McKendree
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
9-24
Field goal good from 23 yards
Western Illinois
Q3TD
EAE. Aragon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-30
E. Aragon catch for a touchdown (20 yards)
McKendree
Q4TD
ECE. Clark
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
E. Clark rushes 16 yards for a touchdown
McKendree
Q4TD
ECEddie Clark
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
Eddie Clark rushes 27 yards for a touchdown
Western Illinois
Q4TD
CSCameren Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-36
Cameren Smith rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
McKendree
Q4TD
ECEddie Clark
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-36
Eddie Clark rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Western Illinois
Q4TD
CSCameren Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-42
Cameren Smith rushes 47 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Caleb Fisher (McKendree) — 9.0 yds · +0.19 EPA/play +0.77 EPA
Chris Irvin (Western Illinois) — 9.0 yds · +0.26 EPA/play +0.26 EPA
Nathan Lamb (Western Illinois) — 134.0 yds · +0.01 EPA/play +0.09 EPA

Rushing

Cameren Smith (Western Illinois) — 199.0 yds · 2 TD +0.77 EPA
Eddie Clark (McKendree) — 138.0 yds · 2 TD +0.69 EPA
Nathan Lamb (Western Illinois) — 44.0 yds · 1 TD +0.68 EPA

Receiving

Jr. Yogi Flager (McKendree) — 2 rec · 57.0 yds +0.17 EPA
Matthew Henry (Western Illinois) — 5 rec · 73.0 yds +0.27 EPA
Jaylen Ford (McKendree) — 5 rec · 62.0 yds +0.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Caleb Fisher	McKendree	4	75.0%	9	+0.19	+0.77
Chris Irvin	Western Illinois	1	100.0%	9	+0.26	+0.26
Nathan Lamb	Western Illinois	19	68.4%	134	+0.01	+0.09
Ty Michael	McKendree	33	54.5%	148	-0.05	-1.60
incomplete	Western Illinois	3	0.0%	0	-0.56	-1.69
incomplete	McKendree	12	0.0%	0	-0.97	-11.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	McKendree	Western Illinois
Plays	84	60
EPA / play	+0.004	+0.371
Total EPA	+0.34	+22.23
Success rate	38.1%	45.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.253	+0.270
Rush EPA / play	+0.382	+0.443
Yards	398	510

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	McKendree	7	67	+1.57	Field goal
Q1	Western Illinois	12	82	+6.08	Rush TD
Q1	McKendree	14	67	+1.41	Field goal
Q2	Western Illinois	10	29	-3.79	Ended
Q2	McKendree	4	8	-5.14	Ended
Q2	Western Illinois	4	9	-4.94	Ended
Q2	McKendree	6	16	-2.19	Missed FG
Q2	Western Illinois	1	74	+6.07	Pass TD
Q2	McKendree	3	5	-0.24	Punt
Q2	Western Illinois	8	62	+5.50	Rush TD
Q2	McKendree	7	65	-4.38	Interception
Q3	Western Illinois	7	77	+5.76	Rush TD
Q3	McKendree	6	25	-0.86	Field goal
Q3	Western Illinois	9	50	-0.64	Pass TD
Q3	McKendree	11	73	+7.83	Rush TD
Q4	Western Illinois	3	5	-2.38	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · D. Davis catch for a touchdown (74 yards) (+6.07 EPA)
Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Fumble (-5.27 EPA)
Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Cameren Smith rushes 47 yards for a touchdown (+4.98 EPA)
Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Cameren Smith rushes for 64 yards (3rd & 3) (+4.88 EPA)
Q4 · McKendree Bearcats · Ty Michael to Kendall Abdur-Rahman — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 62 yards) (-4.31 EPA)
Q2 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · D. Davis rushes 17 yards for a touchdown (+4.19 EPA)
Q2 · McKendree Bearcats · Ty Michael pass intercepted (-3.72 EPA)
Q3 · McKendree Bearcats · Kickoff (+3.72 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Illinois Leathernecks controlled the final (49–32) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Caleb Fisher (McKendree) — 9.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Illinois at 0.371 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 McKendree Bearcats vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?

McKendree Bearcats 32, Western Illinois Leathernecks 49 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won McKendree Bearcats vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?

Western Illinois Leathernecks won with a final score of 32–49.

Where can I find the McKendree Bearcats vs Western Illinois Leathernecks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401654847.

Who led McKendree Bearcats vs Western Illinois Leathernecks in passing?

Caleb Fisher (McKendree) led passers with 9.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for McKendree Bearcats at Western Illinois Leathernecks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.