Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan State Spartans: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Michigan State Spartans defeated Western Michigan Broncos 23–6 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos 6, Michigan State Spartans 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	0	0	2	0	6
Michigan State Spartans	6	12	0	6	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Aidan Chiles (Michigan State) — 135.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.15 EPA
• Broc Lowry (Western Michigan) — 84.0 yds · -0.08 EPA/play -0.83 EPA
• Brady Jones (Western Michigan) — 10.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -7.85 EPA

Rushing

• Makhi Frazier (Michigan State) — 103.0 yds · 1 TD +0.41 EPA
• Jalen Buckley (Western Michigan) — 22.0 yds -0.35 EPA
• Elijah Tau-Tolliver (Michigan State) — 17.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Receiving

• Omari Kelly (Michigan State) — 7 rec · 80.0 yds +0.70 EPA
• Talique Williams (Western Michigan) — 6 rec · 74.0 yds +0.08 EPA
• Jalen Buckley (Western Michigan) — 4 rec · 7.0 yds -0.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Aidan Chiles	Michigan State	29	58.6%	135	1	+0.07	+2.15
Broc Lowry	Western Michigan	11	45.5%	84	0	-0.08	-0.83
Brady Jones	Western Michigan	27	40.7%	10	0	-0.29	-7.85

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Michigan	Michigan State
Plays	57	70
EPA / play	-0.226	-0.118
Total EPA	-12.90	-8.27
Success rate	22.8%	48.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.228	-0.196
Rush EPA / play	-0.222	-0.060
Yards	156	384

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Michigan	6	57	+1.32	Ended
Q1	Michigan State	1	5	+0.76	Ended
Q1	Western Michigan	1	0	-2.53	Ended
Q1	Michigan State	10	74	+5.95	Rush TD
Q1	Western Michigan	6	10	-2.55	Punt
Q1	Michigan State	11	70	+4.42	Pass TD
Q2	Western Michigan	3	0	-2.81	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	6	28	-1.14	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	3	9	-0.30	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	6	54	+4.49	Rush TD
Q2	Western Michigan	3	6	-0.64	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	3	-10	-1.25	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	2	7	-2.66	Interception
Q2	Michigan State	1	0	-0.36	Missed FG
Q3	Michigan State	4	-3	-4.63	Punt
Q3	Western Michigan	5	40	+2.01	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.04 EPA)
2. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Penalty (1st & 10) (-4.58 EPA)
3. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Broc Lowry pass to Baylin Brooks for 42 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.47 EPA)
4. Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles rushes for 1 yard (3rd & 7) (-4.17 EPA)
5. Q4 · Michigan State Spartans · Fumble (-4.15 EPA)
6. Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Kickoff (+3.98 EPA)
7. Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Broc Lowry rushes for 23 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.95 EPA)
8. Q4 · Western Michigan Broncos · Brady Jones to Blake Bosma — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 62 yards) (-3.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Michigan State Spartans controlled the final (23–6) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Aidan Chiles (Michigan State) — 135.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Michigan State at -0.118 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 Michigan State Spartans?

Western Michigan Broncos 6, Michigan State Spartans 23 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans won with a final score of 6–23.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752802.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan State Spartans in passing?

Aidan Chiles (Michigan State) led passers with 135.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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