Western Michigan Broncos 20–27 Marshall Thundering Herd: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2024

Quick answer

Marshall Thundering Herd defeated Western Michigan Broncos 27–20 in Week 5, 2024. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 20, Marshall Thundering Herd 27.

Game summary

Marshall Thundering Herd beat Western Michigan Broncos 27–20 in Week 5 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Stone Earle (Marshall) — 172.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.24 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jaden Nixon — 140.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Kenneth Womack — 5 rec, 43.0 yds.
EPA edge: Marshall (+0.119/play) vs Western Michigan (-0.042/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	3	0	12	3	20
Marshall Thundering Herd	6	9	3	6	27

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 28

OPP EZ

+3OPP 11

OPP EZ

+3OPP 28

MRSHMarshall Thundering Herd

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Marshall
Q1TD
TPToby Payne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Stone Earle pass to Toby Payne for a touchdown (32 yards)
Western Michigan
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 45 yards
Marshall
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 3
Score
3-9
Field goal good from 20 yards
Marshall
Q2TD
CCCarl Chester
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-15
Stone Earle pass to Carl Chester for a touchdown (7 yards)
Western Michigan
Q3TD
JNJaden Nixon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Jaden Nixon rushes 36 yards for a touchdown
Marshall
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
9-18
Field goal good from 28 yards
Western Michigan
Q3TD
BBBlake Bosma
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Hayden Wolff pass to Blake Bosma for a touchdown (3 yards)
Western Michigan
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
18-18
Field goal good from 45 yards
Marshall
Q4TD
CFChristian Fitzpatrick
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Stone Earle pass to Christian Fitzpatrick for a touchdown (34 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Stone Earle (Marshall) — 172.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +6.21 EPA
Hayden Wolff (Western Michigan) — 126.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.42 EPA

Rushing

Jaden Nixon (Western Michigan) — 140.0 yds · 1 TD +0.23 EPA
Zahir Abdus-Salaam (Western Michigan) — 46.0 yds -0.10 EPA
Stone Earle (Marshall) — 58.0 yds -0.40 EPA

Receiving

Kenneth Womack (Western Michigan) — 5 rec · 43.0 yds +0.83 EPA
Anthony Sambucci (Western Michigan) — 4 rec · 56.0 yds +1.50 EPA
Elijah Metcalf (Marshall) — 4 rec · 52.0 yds +0.82 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Stone Earle	Marshall	26	57.7%	172	3	+0.24	+6.21
Hayden Wolff	Western Michigan	28	50.0%	126	1	-0.05	-1.42

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Michigan	Marshall
Plays	67	64
EPA / play	-0.042	+0.119
Total EPA	-2.85	+7.62
Success rate	41.8%	46.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.051	+0.239
Rush EPA / play	-0.037	+0.037
Yards	312	420

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Marshall	5	69	+5.61	Pass TD
Q1	Western Michigan	5	6	-2.21	Ended
Q1	Marshall	1	10	+0.01	Ended
Q1	Marshall	5	14	-2.27	Missed FG
Q1	Western Michigan	5	42	-0.15	Field goal
Q1	Marshall	15	72	+2.26	Field goal
Q2	Western Michigan	5	18	-1.55	Punt
Q2	Marshall	6	19	-0.30	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	4	23	-0.21	Punt
Q2	Marshall	6	86	+6.43	Pass TD
Q2	Western Michigan	3	-3	-1.64	Punt
Q2	Marshall	6	16	-1.00	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	1	1	-0.24	Ended
Q3	Western Michigan	7	34	+2.34	Ended
Q3	Western Michigan	1	36	+4.82	Rush TD
Q3	Marshall	11	58	+0.47	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Fumble (-6.59 EPA)
Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jaden Nixon rushes 36 yards for a touchdown (+4.82 EPA)
Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · A.J. Turner rushes for 67 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.37 EPA)
Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Fumble (-4.06 EPA)
Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Stone Earle pass to Christian Fitzpatrick for a touchdown (34 yards) (+3.29 EPA)
Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Ethan Payne rushes for 4 yards (4th & 1) (+2.88 EPA)
Q1 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Stone Earle pass to Toby Payne for a touchdown (32 yards) (+2.77 EPA)
Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Penalty (3rd & 16) (+2.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

Marshall Thundering Herd controlled the final (27–20) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Stone Earle (Marshall) — 172.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Marshall at 0.119 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 Marshall Thundering Herd?

Western Michigan Broncos 20, Marshall Thundering Herd 27 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

Marshall Thundering Herd won with a final score of 20–27.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Marshall Thundering Herd box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401643794.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Marshall Thundering Herd in passing?

Stone Earle (Marshall) led passers with 172.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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