Western Michigan Broncos 0–38 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2025

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Western Michigan Broncos 38– in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Western Michigan Broncos , Illinois Fighting Illini 38.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini dominated Western Michigan Broncos 38–0 in Week 3 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 196.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.22 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kaden Feagin — 97.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Hank Beatty — 6 rec, 53.0 yds.
EPA edge: Illinois (+0.169/play) vs Western Michigan (-0.274/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Michigan Broncos	0	0	0	0
Illinois Fighting Illini	3	6	12	12	38

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 11

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Illinois
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 28 yards
Illinois
Q2TD
HBHank Beatty
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Luke Altmyer pass to Hank Beatty for a touchdown (6 yards)
Illinois
Q3TD
KFKaden Feagin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Kaden Feagin rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q3TD
LALuke Altmyer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-21
Luke Altmyer rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Illinois
Q4TD
AHAshton Hollins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-27
Luke Altmyer pass to Ashton Hollins for a touchdown (6 yards)
Illinois
Q4TD
CVCa'Lil Valentine
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-33
Ca'Lil Valentine rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 196.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +6.20 EPA
Michael Brescia (Western Michigan) — -5.0 yds · -0.72 EPA/play -0.72 EPA
Broc Lowry (Western Michigan) — 76.0 yds · -0.27 EPA/play -4.63 EPA

Rushing

Kaden Feagin (Illinois) — 97.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
Ca'Lil Valentine (Illinois) — 63.0 yds · 1 TD +0.49 EPA
Ofa Mataele (Western Michigan) — 46.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Receiving

Hank Beatty (Illinois) — 6 rec · 53.0 yds +0.67 EPA
Hudson Clement (Illinois) — 3 rec · 40.0 yds +1.03 EPA
Baylin Brooks (Western Michigan) — 3 rec · 24.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	28	64.3%	196	2	+0.22	+6.20
Michael Brescia	Western Michigan	1	0.0%	-5	0	-0.72	-0.72
Broc Lowry	Western Michigan	17	58.8%	76	0	-0.27	-4.63
Brady Jones	Western Michigan	9	33.3%	8	0	-0.60	-5.38

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Michigan	Illinois
Plays	58	62
EPA / play	-0.274	+0.169
Total EPA	-15.90	+10.45
Success rate	27.6%	54.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.397	+0.221
Rush EPA / play	-0.167	+0.125
Yards	204	364

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Illinois	13	50	+0.74	Field goal
Q1	Western Michigan	6	19	-0.71	Punt
Q1	Illinois	3	7	-2.26	Punt
Q1	Western Michigan	3	-1	-3.29	Punt
Q1	Illinois	9	62	+4.71	Pass TD
Q2	Western Michigan	3	8	-1.70	Punt
Q2	Illinois	3	4	-2.37	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	10	53	+0.54	Missed FG
Q2	Illinois	3	8	-1.21	Punt
Q2	Western Michigan	11	54	+1.08	Ended
Q3	Western Michigan	3	-3	-3.41	Punt
Q3	Illinois	5	53	+3.75	Rush TD
Q3	Western Michigan	6	31	-0.74	Punt
Q3	Illinois	10	69	+3.98	Rush TD
Q3	Western Michigan	3	-3	-2.94	Punt
Q3	Illinois	5	53	+3.05	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Western Michigan Broncos · Punt (+5.58 EPA)
Q1 · Western Michigan Broncos · Brady Jones pass to Aveion Chenault for 12 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.28 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Justin Bowick for 13 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.05 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Kaden Feagin rushes for a loss of 2 yards (3rd & 1) (-2.84 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Penalty (3rd & 6) (+2.61 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Hudson Clement for 22 yards (2nd & 9) (+2.47 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Ca'Lil Valentine rushes for 8 yards (3rd & 4) (+2.34 EPA)
Q2 · Western Michigan Broncos · Field goal missed (-2.32 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (38–) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 196.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Illinois at 0.169 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Western Michigan Broncos vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Western Michigan Broncos 0, Illinois Fighting Illini 38 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 0–38.

Where can I find the Western Michigan Broncos vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752829.

Who led Western Michigan Broncos vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Luke Altmyer (Illinois) led passers with 196.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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