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Kennesaw State Owls vs. Western Michigan Broncos: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Broncos defeat Owls 41–6 in Week 1

#15 J.Rogers caught at 46 paced the box score as Broncos closed out a 6–41 Week 1 finish.

Kennesaw State Owls 6 0-2
Final 6–41
Western Michigan Broncos 41 1-1 Winner
Winner
Western Michigan Broncos
Final score
6–41
Halftime
Kennesaw State Owls 6–24 Western Michigan Broncos
Top passer
Shotgun #2 A.Odom
FantasyHQ MVP
#15 J.Rogers caught at 46

Top CFB performers · Owls

  • Shotgun #2 A.Odom 15.0 yds · +2.22 EPA/play +4.4 EPA
  • #15 J.Rogers caught at 46 1 rec · 82.0 yds +9.2 EPA
  • #15 J.Rogers caught at 47 1 rec · 29.0 yds +1.5 EPA

Top CFB performers · Broncos

  • Broc Lowry 3.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.70 EPA/play +0.7 EPA
  • #11 T.Marshall caught at 46 1 rec · 28.0 yds -1.4 EPA
  • #86 B.Bosma caught at 15 1 rec · 23.0 yds +1.0 EPA

Quick answer

Western Michigan Broncos defeated Kennesaw State Owls 41–6 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Kennesaw State Owls 6, Western Michigan Broncos 41.

Game summary

Western Michigan Broncos dominated Kennesaw State Owls 41–6 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Shotgun #2 A.Odom (Kennesaw State) — 15.0 pass yds, +2.22 EPA/play.
  • Receiving leader: #15 J.Rogers caught at 46 — 1 rec, 82.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Kennesaw State (+0.313/play) vs Western Michigan (-0.186/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Kennesaw State Owls601206
Western Michigan Broncos1860041

Scoring Map

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

KENNKennesaw State Owls
WMUWestern Michigan Broncos

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Western Michigan
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Rushing touchdown

  2. Kennesaw State
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Fumble returned for a touchdown

  3. Western Michigan
    Q1TD
    #M#7 M.Hrabowski caught at 01

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    #7 M.Hrabowski caught at 01 catch for a touchdown (4 yards)

  4. Western Michigan
    Q1TD
    BBBlake Bosma

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-18

    Broc Lowry pass to Blake Bosma for a touchdown (3 yards)

  5. Western Michigan
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-24

    Rushing touchdown

  6. Kennesaw State
    Q3TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-24

    Interception returned for a touchdown

  7. Kennesaw State
    Q3TD
    #J#15 J.Rogers caught at 46

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-24

    #15 J.Rogers caught at 46 catch for a touchdown (82 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Shotgun #2 A.Odom (Kennesaw State) — 15.0 yds · +2.22 EPA/play +4.43 EPA
  • Broc Lowry (Western Michigan) — 3.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.70 EPA/play +0.70 EPA
  • Shotgun #12 B.Lowry (Western Michigan) — 125.0 yds · -0.51 EPA/play -8.72 EPA

Receiving

  • #15 J.Rogers caught at 46 (Kennesaw State) — 1 rec · 82.0 yds +9.16 EPA
  • #15 J.Rogers caught at 47 (Kennesaw State) — 1 rec · 29.0 yds +1.49 EPA
  • #11 T.Marshall caught at 46 (Western Michigan) — 1 rec · 28.0 yds -1.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Shotgun #2 A.OdomKennesaw State250.0%150+2.22+4.43
Broc LowryWestern Michigan1100.0%31+0.70+0.70
Shotgun #12 B.LowryWestern Michigan1758.8%1250-0.51-8.72
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.OdomKennesaw State3644.4%970-0.41-14.93

Team EPA comparison

StatKennesaw StateWestern Michigan
Plays6961
EPA / play+0.313-0.186
Total EPA+21.60-11.37
Success rate39.1%47.5%
Pass EPA / play-0.237-0.341
Rush EPA / play+1.072-0.117
Yards470423

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Western Michigan165+4.09Rush TD
Q1Kennesaw State317+6.35Touchdown
Q1Kennesaw State33+5.54Punt
Q1Western Michigan860+1.23Pass TD
Q1Kennesaw State520-1.59Punt
Q1Western Michigan676+1.62Pass TD
Q1Kennesaw State637-0.01Punt
Q2Western Michigan834-1.16Punt
Q2Kennesaw State31-0.35Punt
Q2Western Michigan310+0.90Rush TD
Q2Kennesaw State514-0.48Punt
Q2Kennesaw State10-3.67Interception
Q2Western Michigan32-3.47Punt
Q2Kennesaw State33+0.48Punt
Q2Western Michigan38-1.41Punt
Q2Kennesaw State1067+0.92Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q3 · Kennesaw State Owls · #15 J.Rogers caught at 46 catch for a touchdown (82 yards) (+9.16 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Kennesaw State Owls · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.15 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Kennesaw State Owls · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-7.26 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Kennesaw State Owls · Kickoff (+7.08 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Rush (1st & 10) (-5.59 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Kennesaw State Owls · Rush (1st & 10) (+5.16 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Kennesaw State Owls · Rush (1st & 10) (+4.62 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Kennesaw State Owls · Rush (1st & 10) (+4.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Western Michigan Broncos controlled the final (41–6) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Shotgun #2 A.Odom (Kennesaw State) — 15.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Kennesaw State at 0.313 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 Kennesaw State Owls vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Kennesaw State Owls 6, Western Michigan Broncos 41 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Kennesaw State Owls vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Western Michigan Broncos won with a final score of 6–41.

Where can I find the Kennesaw State Owls vs Western Michigan Broncos box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401778306.

Who led Kennesaw State Owls vs Western Michigan Broncos in passing?

Shotgun #2 A.Odom (Kennesaw State) led passers with 15.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Kennesaw State Owls

Now 0-2 L

Western Michigan Broncos

Now 1-1 W