Western Michigan at Temple

Saturday, September 24, 2005

Western Michigan beat Temple 19–⁠16. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 3–⁠1.

AwayWestern Michigan7–⁠4 in 2005
19
HomeTemple0–⁠11 in 2005
16

Final at Lincoln Financial Field, PhiladelphiaAttendance 8,922

At kickoff
73°F, partly cloudy, wind 9 mph from the eastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL), 6 km from the stadium, six minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Western Michigan2140319
Temple1330016

Standouts

Player stats

Western Michigan

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Ryan Cubit18/2919121
Robbie Haas4/73601
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Trovon Riley2791013
Mark Bonds1156018
Robbie Haas1606
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Tony Scheffler7118030
Greg Jennings1179117
Kelly Martin21307
Joe Chapple1909
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Kennard Banks100

Temple

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Mike McGann10/2315801
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Umar Ferguson3311019
Brian Allbrooks211010
Josh Bundy31015
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Brian Allbrooks484056
Bruce Gordon137037
Jamel Harris328015
Leyon Azubuike1808
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Christian Dunbar190
Adam Fichter1210

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Western MichiganTemple
378Total yards285
231Passing yards166
151Rushing yards127
6.3Yards per pass6.9
3.5Yards per rush2.8
23First downs15
9–⁠16Third downs7–⁠17
2–⁠2Fourth downs1–⁠1
6Turnovers3
0–⁠0Penalties0–⁠0
18:19Possession17:49

Efficiency

Western MichiganTemple
38%Success rate42%
0.07EPA per play−0.01
1.05Explosiveness0.68
−0.16Rushing EPA−0.02
0.35Passing EPA0.05
43%Passing-down success26%
−0.17First-down EPA−0.22
−0.03Second-down EPA−0.05
0.60Third-down EPA0.41
2%Havoc by its defense3%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Temple 54% to win. Western Michigan won as Elo’s underdog.

Every drive

Temple end zoneWestern Michigan end zoneQ1 TempleTouchdown run, 4 playsQ1 Western MichiganPunt, 6 playsQ1 TempleInterception, 5 playsQ1 Western MichiganFumble, 3 playsQ1 TempleTouchdown run, 3 playsQ1 Western MichiganTouchdown pass, 14 playsQ2 TemplePunt, 3 playsQ2 Western MichiganInterception, 8 playsQ2 TemplePunt, 5 playsQ2 Western MichiganTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ2 TempleField goal, 10 playsQ2 Western MichiganFumble, 8 playsQ2 TempleEnd of half, 1 playQ3 TempleResult not recorded, 1 playQ3 Western MichiganMissed FG, 8 playsQ3 TempleFumble, 17 playsQ3 Western MichiganInterception, 10 playsQ4 TemplePunt, 3 playsQ4 Western MichiganFumble, 2 playsQ4 TemplePunt, 3 playsQ4 Western MichiganPunt, 5 playsQ4 TemplePunt, 5 playsQ4 Western MichiganPunt, 5 playsQ4 TemplePunt, 9 playsQ4 Western MichiganField goal, 9 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Temple drives left to right, Western Michigan right to left.
  1. Q1 TempleTouchdown run, 4 plays, 72 yards
  2. Q1 Western MichiganPunt, 6 plays, 10 yards
  3. Q1 TempleInterception, 5 plays, 26 yards
  4. Q1 Western MichiganFumble, 3 plays, −3 yards
  5. Q1 TempleTouchdown run, 3 plays, 10 yards
  6. Q1 Western MichiganTouchdown pass, 14 plays, 80 yards
  7. Q2 TemplePunt, 3 plays, −9 yards
  8. Q2 Western MichiganInterception, 8 plays, 35 yards
  9. Q2 TemplePunt, 5 plays, 16 yards
  10. Q2 Western MichiganTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 26 yards
  11. Q2 TempleField goal, 10 plays, 51 yards
  12. Q2 Western MichiganFumble, 8 plays, 64 yards
  13. Q2 TempleEnd of half, 1 play, −1 yard
  14. Q3 TempleResult not recorded, 1 play, −10 yards
  15. Q3 Western MichiganMissed FG, 8 plays, 37 yards
  16. Q3 TempleFumble, 17 plays, 73 yards
  17. Q3 Western MichiganInterception, 10 plays, 43 yards
  18. Q4 TemplePunt, 3 plays, −4 yards
  19. Q4 Western MichiganFumble, 2 plays, 17 yards
  20. Q4 TemplePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  21. Q4 Western MichiganPunt, 5 plays, 19 yards
  22. Q4 TemplePunt, 5 plays, 32 yards
  23. Q4 Western MichiganPunt, 5 plays, 26 yards
  24. Q4 TemplePunt, 9 plays, 24 yards
  25. Q4 Western MichiganField goal, 9 plays, 43 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Temple 13, Western Michigan 2
Temple Touchdown run, 4 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 28Umar Ferguson rush for 8 yards to the Temp 36.
13:582nd & 2 at own 36Mike McGann pass complete to Brian Allbroooks for 56 yards to the WMich 8 for a 1ST down.
13:581st & 0 at opp 8Westrn Michigan penalty 4 yard offside accepted.
14:001st & goal at opp 4Umar Ferguson rush for 2 yards to the WMich 2.
13:142nd & goal at opp 2Josh Bundy rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Temple 6, Western Michigan 0
13:14Ryan Lux extra point GOOD.Temple 6, Western Michigan 2
13:04Ryan Lux kickoff for 62 yards returned by Chauncey Thompkins for 37 yards to the WMich 40.
Western Michigan Punt, 6 plays
12:591st & 10 at own 40Ryan Cubit pass incomplete to Tony Scheffler.
12:392nd & 10 at own 40Trovon Riley rush for 3 yards to the WMich 43.
11:303rd & 7 at own 43Ryan Cubit pass complete to Greg Jennings for 8 yards to the Temp 49 for a 1ST down.
11:151st & 10 at opp 49Trovon Riley rush for a loss of 1 yard to the 50 yard line.
11:002nd & 11 at the 50Greg Jennings rush for no gain to the 50 yard line.
10:333rd & 11 at the 50Ryan Cubit pass incomplete.
10:234th & 11 at the 50Jim Laney punt for 30 yards, returned by Brian Allbroooks for no gain to the Temp 20.
Temple Interception, 5 plays
10:081st & 10 at own 20Umar Ferguson rush for no gain to the Temp 20.
9:172nd & 10 at own 20Umar Ferguson rush for 5 yards to the Temp 25.
8:503rd & 5 at own 25Mike McGann pass complete to Brian Allbroooks for 8 yards to the Temp 33 for a 1ST down.
8:231st & 10 at own 33Mike McGann pass complete to Brian Allbroooks for 13 yards to the Temp 46 for a 1ST down.
8:151st & 10 at own 46Mike McGann pass intercepted by Kennard Banks at the WMich 13, returned for no gain to the WMich 13.
Western Michigan Fumble, 3 plays
8:101st & 10 at own 13Ryan Cubit pass incomplete to Trovon Riley.
8:032nd & 10 at own 13Ryan Cubit pass incomplete.
7:573rd & 10 at own 13Ryan Cubit sacked by Christian Dunbar, fumbled at the WMich 10, recovered by Mike Mendenhall at the WMich 10, tackled by Christian Dunbar.
Temple Touchdown run, 3 plays
7:451st & goal at opp 10Umar Ferguson rush for 2 yards to the WMich 8.
7:302nd & goal at opp 8Umar Ferguson rush for 6 yards to the WMich 2.
6:283rd & goal at opp 2Umar Ferguson rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Temple 13, Western Michigan 2
6:28Ryan Lux extra point GOOD.
6:28Ryan Lux kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Western Michigan Touchdown pass, 14 plays
6:111st & 10 at own 20Trovon Riley rush for no gain to the WMich 20.
5:442nd & 10 at own 20Ryan Cubit pass complete to Greg Jennings for 12 yards to the WMich 32 for a 1ST down.
5:241st & 10 at own 32Ryan Cubit pass incomplete to Tony Scheffler.
5:062nd & 10 at own 32Trovon Riley rush for no gain to the WMich 32.
4:413rd & 10 at own 32Westrn Michigan penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
4:343rd & 15 at own 27Ryan Cubit pass complete to Tony Scheffler for 18 yards to the WMich 45 for a 1ST down.
4:041st & 10 at own 45Ryan Cubit pass complete to Tony Scheffler for 12 yards to the Temp 43 for a 1ST down.
3:171st & 10 at opp 43Ryan Cubit pass complete to Tony Scheffler for 4 yards to the Temp 39.
2:242nd & 6 at opp 39Ryan Cubit sacked by Mike Mendenhall, fumbled at the Temp 40, recovered by James Blair at the Temp 40, tackled by Mike Mendenhall.
2:243rd & 7 at opp 40Timeout WESTRN MICHIGAN, clock 02:24.
2:183rd & 7 at opp 40Ryan Cubit pass complete to Greg Jennings for 9 yards to the Temp 31 for a 1ST down.
1:351st & 10 at opp 31Trovon Riley rush for 4 yards to the Temp 27.
1:122nd & 6 at opp 27Trovon Riley rush for 12 yards to the Temp 15 for a 1ST down.
0:411st & 10 at opp 15Ryan Cubit pass incomplete to Greg Jennings.
0:332nd & 10 at opp 15Trovon Riley rush for 2 yards to the Temp 13.
0:083rd & 8 at opp 13Temple penalty 5 yard illegal participation accepted.
Q2 14:543rd & 3 at opp 8Ryan Cubit pass complete to Joe Gardner for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Temple 13, Western Michigan 8
Q2 14:54Nate Meyer extra point GOOD.Temple 13, Western Michigan 9
Q2 14:48Mike Jones kickoff for 57 yards returned by Brian Allbroooks for 13 yards to the Temp 21.
2nd quarter7 drives, then Tied at 16
Temple Punt, 3 plays
14:091st & 10 at own 21Mike McGann sacked by Greg Marshall at the Temp 13 for a loss of 8 yards.
13:402nd & 18 at own 13Umar Ferguson rush for 4 yards to the Temp 17.
13:193rd & 14 at own 17Mike McGann pass incomplete to Bruce Gordon.
13:194th & 14 at own 17Temple penalty 5 yard illegal participation accepted.
12:554th & 19 at own 12Jake Hendy punt for 58 yards, returned by Greg Jennings for 4 yards to the WMich 34.
Western Michigan Interception, 8 plays
12:401st & 10 at own 34Ryan Cubit pass complete to Greg Jennings for 1 yard to the WMich 35.
12:122nd & 9 at own 35Ryan Cubit pass complete to Kelly Martin for 7 yards to the WMich 42.
12:053rd & 2 at own 42Ryan Cubit pass complete to Kelly Martin for 6 yards to the WMich 48 for a 1ST down.
11:201st & 10 at own 48Trovon Riley rush for a loss of 1 yard to the WMich 47.
10:452nd & 11 at own 47Trovon Riley rush for 4 yards to the Temp 49.
10:173rd & 7 at opp 49Ryan Cubit pass incomplete to Joe Chapple, Temple penalty 15 yard roughing passer accepted.
10:051st & 10 at opp 34Trovon Riley rush for 3 yards to the Temp 31.
9:282nd & 7 at opp 31Ryan Cubit pass intercepted by Christian Dunbar at the Temp 15, returned for 9 yards to the Temp 24.
Temple Punt, 5 plays
9:001st & 10 at own 24Umar Ferguson rush for 3 yards to the Temp 27.
8:392nd & 7 at own 27Brian Allbroooks rush for 10 yards to the Temp 37 for a 1ST down.
8:301st & 10 at own 37Umar Ferguson rush for 2 yards to the Temp 39.
7:392nd & 8 at own 39Mike McGann pass complete to Umar Ferguson for 1 yard to the Temp 40.
7:133rd & 7 at own 40Mike McGann pass incomplete to Brian Allbroooks.
7:014th & 7 at own 40Jake Hendy punt blocked for a loss of 15 yards.
Western Michigan Touchdown pass, 4 plays
6:301st & 10 at opp 26Trovon Riley rush for 5 yards to the Temp 21.
6:062nd & 5 at opp 21Trovon Riley rush for 4 yards to the Temp 17.
5:523rd & 1 at opp 17Trovon Riley rush for no gain to the Temp 17.
5:524th & 1 at opp 17Timeout WESTRN MICHIGAN, clock 05:52.
5:474th & 1 at opp 17Ryan Cubit pass complete to Greg Jennings for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Western Michigan 15, Temple 13
5:47Nate Meyer extra point GOOD.Western Michigan 16, Temple 13
5:31Mike Jones kickoff for 48 yards returned by Chris Page for 23 yards to the Temp 40.
Temple Field goal, 10 plays
5:231st & 10 at own 40Umar Ferguson rush for 1 yard to the Temp 41.
5:162nd & 9 at own 41Mike McGann pass incomplete to Umar Ferguson.
5:083rd & 9 at own 41Mike McGann pass complete to Bruce Gordon for 37 yards to the WMich 22 for a 1ST down.
4:331st & 10 at opp 22Umar Ferguson rush for 3 yards to the WMich 19.
3:592nd & 7 at opp 19Umar Ferguson rush for 2 yards to the WMich 17.
3:263rd & 5 at opp 17Umar Ferguson rush for 5 yards to the WMich 12 for a 1ST down.
2:581st & 10 at opp 12Umar Ferguson rush for 2 yards to the WMich 10.
2:202nd & 8 at opp 10Umar Ferguson rush for 1 yard to the WMich 9.
1:423rd & 7 at opp 9Brian Allbroooks rush for no gain to the WMich 9.
1:424th & 6 at opp 8Westrn Michigan penalty 4 yard offside accepted.
1:424th & 2 at opp 4Timeout TEMPLE, clock 01:42.
1:424th & 2 at opp 4Temple penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
1:384th & 7 at opp 9Ryan Lux 26 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 16
1:38Ryan Lux kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Western Michigan Fumble, 8 plays
1:201st & 10 at own 20Trovon Riley rush for 2 yards to the WMich 22.
0:542nd & 8 at own 22Trovon Riley rush for 1 yard to the WMich 23.
0:473rd & 7 at own 23Ryan Cubit pass complete to Tony Scheffler for 14 yards to the WMich 37 for a 1ST down.
0:351st & 10 at own 37Ryan Cubit pass complete to Tony Scheffler for 29 yards to the Temp 34 for a 1ST down.
0:301st & 10 at opp 34Ryan Cubit pass complete to Greg Jennings for 5 yards to the Temp 29.
0:252nd & 5 at opp 29Ryan Cubit pass incomplete.
0:183rd & 5 at opp 29Trovon Riley rush for 11 yards to the Temp 18 for a 1ST down.
0:091st & 10 at opp 18Ryan Cubit rush for 4 yards, fumbled at the Temp 16, forced by Delonne Wilbourn, recovered by Antwon Burton at the Temp 16.
Temple End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 16Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Temp 15.
Q3 15:00Ryan Lux kickoff for 33 yards returned by Team for no gain to the WMich 31, fumbled at the WMich 31, recovered by Nick Santa Cruz.
3rd quarter4 drives, then Tied at 16
Temple Result not recorded, 1 play
14:521st & 10 at opp 31Temple penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
14:441st & 20 at opp 41Umar Ferguson rush for 3 yards, fumbled at the WMich 37, forced by Greg Marshall, recovered by Paul Moersch at the WMich 37.
Western Michigan Missed FG, 8 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 37Trovon Riley rush for 13 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
14:201st & 10 at the 50Trovon Riley rush for 2 yards to the Temp 48.
13:422nd & 8 at opp 48Ryan Cubit pass incomplete.
13:343rd & 8 at opp 48Ryan Cubit pass complete to Tony Scheffler for 23 yards to the Temp 25 for a 1ST down.
12:561st & 10 at opp 25Trovon Riley rush for 2 yards to the Temp 23.
12:272nd & 8 at opp 23Ryan Cubit pass incomplete.
12:053rd & 8 at opp 23Trovon Riley rush for a loss of 3 yards to the Temp 26.
11:494th & 11 at opp 26Nate Meyer 43 yard field goal MISSED.
Temple Fumble, 17 plays
11:221st & 10 at own 25Mike McGann pass complete to Jamel Harris for 6 yards to the Temp 31.
10:452nd & 4 at own 31Umar Ferguson rush for 3 yards to the Temp 34.
10:233rd & 1 at own 34Josh Bundy rush for 3 yards to the Temp 37 for a 1ST down.
9:351st & 10 at own 37Mike McGann pass complete to Brian Allbroooks for 7 yards to the Temp 44.
9:022nd & 3 at own 44Umar Ferguson rush for 2 yards to the Temp 46.
8:433rd & 1 at own 46Mike McGann rush for 4 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
8:171st & 10 at the 50Mike McGann pass incomplete to Leyon Azubuike.
7:492nd & 10 at the 50Mike McGann pass complete to Leyon Azubuike for 8 yards to the WMich 42.
7:323rd & 2 at opp 42Umar Ferguson rush for 3 yards to the WMich 39 for a 1ST down.
6:501st & 10 at opp 39Umar Ferguson rush for 6 yards to the WMich 33.
6:332nd & 4 at opp 33Umar Ferguson rush for 3 yards to the WMich 30.
6:083rd & 1 at opp 30Mike McGann rush for 2 yards to the WMich 28 for a 1ST down.
5:411st & 10 at opp 28Umar Ferguson rush for 6 yards to the WMich 22.
5:122nd & 4 at opp 22Umar Ferguson rush for 7 yards to the WMich 15 for a 1ST down.
4:451st & 10 at opp 15Georg Coleman rush for a loss of 2 yards to the WMich 17.
4:282nd & 12 at opp 17Mike McGann pass incomplete to Brian Allbroooks.
4:183rd & 12 at opp 17Mike McGann pass complete to Jamel Harris for 18 yards, fumbled at the WMich 2, forced by Scooter McIntosh, recovered by Ameer Ismail, returned by Ameer Ismail for 18 yards at the WMich 20, tackled by Scooter McIntosh.
Western Michigan Interception, 10 plays
4:051st & 10 at own 20Ryan Cubit pass complete to Tony Scheffler for 6 yards to the WMich 26.
3:342nd & 4 at own 26Trovon Riley rush for 9 yards to the WMich 35 for a 1ST down.
2:561st & 10 at own 35Trovon Riley rush for 2 yards to the WMich 37.
2:242nd & 8 at own 37Ryan Cubit pass complete to Greg Jennings for 6 yards to the WMich 43.
1:533rd & 2 at own 43Temple penalty 13 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
1:341st & 10 at opp 44Trovon Riley rush for 3 yards to the Temp 41.
1:102nd & 7 at opp 41Ryan Cubit pass incomplete to Tony Scheffler.
1:053rd & 7 at opp 41Ryan Cubit pass complete to Greg Jennings for 6 yards to the Temp 35.
0:594th & 1 at opp 35Trovon Riley rush for 1 yard to the Temp 34 for a 1ST down.
0:461st & 10 at opp 34Westrn Michigan penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
0:201st & 15 at opp 39Trovon Riley rush for 2 yards to the Temp 37.
Q4 15:002nd & 13 at opp 37Robbie Haas pass intercepted by Adam Fichter at the Temp 37, returned for 22 yards to the Temp 41, Temple penalty 17 yard personal foul accepted.
4th quarter8 drives, then Western Michigan 19, Temple 16
Temple Punt, 3 plays
14:281st & 10 at own 42Mike McGann rush for no gain, fumbled at the Temp 42, recovered by Mike McGann at the Temp 42.
14:002nd & 10 at own 42Umar Ferguson rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Temp 38.
13:543rd & 14 at own 38Mike McGann pass incomplete to Jamel Harris.
13:434th & 14 at own 38Jake Hendy punt for 42 yards, returned by Greg Jennings for no gain to the Temp 20, fumbled at the WMich 20, recovered by Greg Jennings, Temple penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
Western Michigan Fumble, 2 plays
13:431st & 10 at own 35Temple penalty 5 yard offside accepted.
13:281st & 5 at own 40Trovon Riley rush for 2 yards to the WMich 42.
12:512nd & 3 at own 42Trovon Riley rush for no gain, fumbled at the Temp 48, forced by Adam Fichter, recovered by Nick Santa Cruz, returned by Nick Santa Cruz for no gain at the Temp 48.
Temple Punt, 3 plays
12:511st & 10 at own 48Umar Ferguson rush for 5 yards to the WMich 47.
12:292nd & 5 at opp 47Mike McGann pass incomplete to Jamel Harris.
12:253rd & 5 at opp 47Mike McGann pass incomplete.
12:174th & 5 at opp 47Jake Hendy punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Greg Jennings at the WMich 10.
Western Michigan Punt, 5 plays
12:091st & 10 at own 10Mark Bonds rush for 7 yards to the WMich 17.
11:382nd & 3 at own 17Mark Bonds rush for 8 yards to the WMich 25 for a 1ST down.
10:401st & 10 at own 25Mark Bonds rush for 2 yards to the WMich 27.
10:282nd & 8 at own 27Mark Bonds rush for 2 yards to the WMich 29.
10:033rd & 6 at own 29Robbie Haas pass incomplete to Joe Chapple.
9:484th & 6 at own 29Jim Laney punt for 51 yards, returned by Brian Allbroooks for 11 yards to the Temp 31.
Temple Punt, 5 plays
9:271st & 10 at own 31Umar Ferguson rush for 5 yards to the Temp 36.
9:052nd & 5 at own 36Umar Ferguson rush for 7 yards to the Temp 43 for a 1ST down, Westrn Michigan penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
8:541st & 10 at opp 42Umar Ferguson rush for 4 yards to the WMich 38.
8:202nd & 6 at opp 38Umar Ferguson rush for 1 yard to the WMich 37.
7:433rd & 5 at opp 37Mike McGann pass incomplete to Jamel Harris.
7:324th & 5 at opp 37Jake Hendy punt for 37 yards for a touchback.
Western Michigan Punt, 5 plays
7:251st & 10 at own 20Westrn Michigan penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted, no play.
7:001st & 15 at own 15Robbie Haas rush for 6 yards to the WMich 21, Westrn Michigan penalty holding declined.
6:512nd & 9 at own 21Mark Bonds rush for 18 yards to the WMich 39 for a 1ST down.
6:301st & 10 at own 39Robbie Haas pass complete to Greg Jennings for 4 yards to the WMich 43.
5:582nd & 6 at own 43Mark Bonds rush for 3 yards to the WMich 46.
5:243rd & 3 at own 46Robbie Haas pass incomplete to Kelly Martin.
5:134th & 3 at own 46Jim Laney punt for 53 yards downed at the Temp 1.
Temple Punt, 9 plays
4:521st & 10 at own 1Josh Bundy rush for 5 yards to the Temp 6.
4:242nd & 5 at own 6Umar Ferguson rush for 9 yards to the Temp 15 for a 1ST down.
3:511st & 10 at own 15Umar Ferguson rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Temp 14.
3:112nd & 11 at own 14Umar Ferguson rush for 2 yards to the Temp 16.
2:413rd & 9 at own 16Mike McGann pass complete to Jamel Harris for 8 yards to the Temp 24.
2:324th & 1 at own 24Mike McGann rush for 1 yard to the Temp 25 for a 1ST down.
2:091st & 10 at own 25Mike McGann pass incomplete to Brian Allbroooks.
2:032nd & 10 at own 25Mike McGann pass incomplete to Jamel Harris.
1:593rd & 10 at own 25Mike McGann pass incomplete.
1:484th & 10 at own 25Jake Hendy punt for 45 yards, returned by Greg Jennings for 11 yards to the WMich 41.
Western Michigan Field goal, 9 plays
1:411st & 10 at own 41Robbie Haas pass complete to Greg Jennings for 7 yards to the WMich 48.
1:332nd & 3 at own 48Mark Bonds rush for 2 yards to the 50 yard line.
1:023rd & 1 at the 50Mark Bonds rush for 2 yards to the Temp 48 for a 1ST down.
0:431st & 10 at opp 48Mark Bonds rush for 2 yards to the Temp 46.
0:352nd & 8 at opp 46Robbie Haas pass complete to Joe Chapple for 10 yards to the Temp 36 for a 1ST down.
0:291st & 10 at opp 36Robbie Haas pass complete to Tony Scheffler for 16 yards to the Temp 20 for a 1ST down.
0:241st & 10 at opp 20Westrn Michigan penalty 5 yard illegal motion accepted.
0:101st & 15 at opp 25Mark Bonds rush for 7 yards to the Temp 18.
0:032nd & 8 at opp 18Mark Bonds rush for 2 yards to the Temp 16.
0:033rd & 6 at opp 16Timeout TEMPLE, clock 00:03.
0:003rd & 6 at opp 16Nate Meyer 33 yard field goal GOOD.Western Michigan 19, Temple 16

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Western Michigan leads 6–⁠1 in seven meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2008Western Michigan 7, Temple 3
2007Western Michigan 16, Temple 3
2006Western Michigan 41, Temple 7
2005Western Michigan 19, Temple 16
1997Western Michigan 34, Temple 14
1989Western Michigan 31, Temple 24

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