Western Michigan Broncos vs. Buffalo Bulls: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Buffalo Bulls 48–41 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 48, Buffalo Bulls 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	6	18	6	12	48
Buffalo Bulls	9	6	6	15	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Hayden Wolff (Western Michigan) — 300.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.01 EPA/play +26.31 EPA
• C.J. Ogbonna (Buffalo) — 209.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +16.06 EPA
• incomplete (Buffalo) — 0.0 yds · -1.16 EPA/play -5.81 EPA

Rushing

• Jalen Buckley (Western Michigan) — 56.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Jaden Nixon (Western Michigan) — 112.0 yds · 3 TD +0.59 EPA
• Al-Jay Henderson (Buffalo) — 97.0 yds · 1 TD +0.43 EPA

Receiving

• Victor Snow (Buffalo) — 7 rec · 84.0 yds +1.57 EPA
• Kenneth Womack (Western Michigan) — 3 rec · 82.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• Blake Bosma (Western Michigan) — 6 rec · 85.0 yds +1.60 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Hayden Wolff	Western Michigan	26	76.9%	300	3	+1.01	+26.31
C.J. Ogbonna	Buffalo	30	83.3%	209	2	+0.54	+16.06
incomplete	Buffalo	5	0.0%	0	0	-1.16	-5.81
incomplete	Western Michigan	6	0.0%	0	0	-1.00	-6.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Michigan	Buffalo
Plays	71	71
EPA / play	+0.248	+0.191
Total EPA	+17.64	+13.53
Success rate	52.1%	50.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.599	+0.258
Rush EPA / play	-0.056	+0.117
Yards	517	436

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Michigan	3	19	-3.50	Fumble
Q1	Buffalo	2	31	+3.47	Rush TD
Q1	Western Michigan	5	59	+4.98	Ended
Q1	Buffalo	1	24	+1.63	Ended
Q1	Western Michigan	1	16	+2.29	Pass TD
Q1	Buffalo	6	61	+0.86	Field goal
Q1	Western Michigan	3	0	-3.25	Punt
Q1	Buffalo	6	24	-5.13	Ended
Q1	Western Michigan	9	56	+4.45	Rush TD
Q2	Buffalo	5	22	-0.88	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	6	77	+5.70	Pass TD
Q2	Western Michigan	3	13	+2.16	Pass TD
Q2	Buffalo	9	71	+6.44	Pass TD
Q2	Western Michigan	7	36	-2.16	Ended
Q2	Buffalo	10	63	-0.60	Punt
Q3	Western Michigan	9	76	+5.48	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Fumble (-8.22 EPA)
2. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · C.J. Ogbonna pass to Victor Snow for a touchdown (26 yards) (+6.49 EPA)
3. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Fumble (-6.31 EPA)
4. Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · Al-Jay Henderson rushes 68 yards for a touchdown (+5.79 EPA)
5. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Jaden Nixon rushes 54 yards for a touchdown (+5.2 EPA)
6. Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · C.J. Ogbonna pass to Chance Morrow for a loss of 62 yards (1st & 10) (-4.8 EPA)
7. Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · C.J. Ogbonna pass to Jacqez Barksdale for a loss of 62 yards (1st & 10) (-4.57 EPA)
8. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Kickoff (+4.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Western Michigan Broncos controlled the final (48–41) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Hayden Wolff (Western Michigan) — 300.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Western Michigan at 0.248 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 Buffalo Bulls?

Western Michigan Broncos 48, Buffalo Bulls 41 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Buffalo Bulls?

Western Michigan Broncos won with a final score of 48–41.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Buffalo Bulls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401644749.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Buffalo Bulls in passing?

Hayden Wolff (Western Michigan) led passers with 300.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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