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Central Michigan at Western Michigan

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Central Michigan beat Western Michigan 34–⁠31. It was their 42nd meeting; after it, Central Michigan led the series 25–⁠16–⁠1.

AwayCentral Michigan8–⁠6 in 2007
34
HomeWestern Michigan5–⁠7 in 2007
31

Final at Waldo Stadium, KalamazooTV: ESPN2Attendance 16,952

At kickoff
36°F, mostly cloudy, wind 8 mph from the northwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Klmazo/Btl Creek International Airport (KAZO), 8 km from the stadium, 23 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Central Michigan0372434
Western Michigan7002431

Standouts

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Player stats

Central Michigan

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Dan LeFevour23/3823511
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Dan LeFevour1872230
Justin Hoskins1245110
Ontario Sneed123106
Carl Volny1101
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Bryan Anderson7120039
Antonio Brown549114
Justin Hoskins220020
Justin Gardner31305
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Calvin Hissong1320

Western Michigan

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Tim Hiller27/3731121
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Brandon West1272116
Mark Bonds948117
Glenis Thompson41507
Herb Martin1303
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Branden Ledbetter5124165
Jordan White551015
Anthony Middleton247025
Herb Martin73818
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Anthony Gebhart100

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

Team stats

Central MichiganWestern Michigan
384Total yards418
263Passing yards321
149Rushing yards107
6.2Yards per pass8.4
3.5Yards per rush3.1
22First downs21
3–⁠13Third downs7–⁠16
0–⁠0Fourth downs0–⁠1
2Turnovers1
2–⁠23Penalties7–⁠65
18:17Possession18:23

Efficiency

Central MichiganWestern Michigan
43%Success rate45%
−0.04EPA per play0.06
0.70Explosiveness0.79
−0.01Rushing EPA−0.20
−0.02Passing EPA0.27
33%Passing-down success22%
−0.04First-down EPA−0.03
0.00Second-down EPA0.01
0.02Third-down EPA0.49
1%Havoc by its defense1%

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)

Central Michigan 56% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Western Michigan end zoneCentral Michigan end zoneQ1 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ1 Western MichiganTouchdown run, 10 playsQ1 Central MichiganInterception, 2 playsQ1 Western MichiganTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ1 Central MichiganPunt, 5 playsQ1 Western MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ1 Central MichiganPunt, 9 playsQ2 Western MichiganPunt, 5 playsQ2 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ2 Western MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ2 Central MichiganField goal, 9 playsQ2 Western MichiganPunt, 6 playsQ2 Central MichiganPunt, 5 playsQ2 Western MichiganEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Western MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ3 Central MichiganTouchdown run, 11 playsQ3 Western MichiganPunt, 5 playsQ3 Central MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ3 Western MichiganField goal, 11 playsQ4 Central MichiganTouchdown run, 9 playsQ4 Western MichiganTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ4 Central MichiganPunt, 5 playsQ4 Western MichiganPunt, 3 playsQ4 Central MichiganTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ4 Western MichiganInterception, 1 playQ4 Central MichiganField goal, 4 playsQ4 Western MichiganTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ4 Central MichiganFumble, 3 playsQ4 Western MichiganTouchdown run, 2 playsQ4 Central MichiganTouchdown run, 8 playsQ4 Western MichiganEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Western Michigan drives left to right, Central Michigan right to left.
  1. Q1 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  2. Q1 Western MichiganTouchdown run, 10 plays, 82 yards
  3. Q1 Central MichiganInterception, 2 plays, −4 yards
  4. Q1 Western MichiganTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 15 yards
  5. Q1 Central MichiganPunt, 5 plays, 6 yards
  6. Q1 Western MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  7. Q1 Central MichiganPunt, 9 plays, 42 yards
  8. Q2 Western MichiganPunt, 5 plays, 18 yards
  9. Q2 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  10. Q2 Western MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  11. Q2 Central MichiganField goal, 9 plays, 53 yards
  12. Q2 Western MichiganPunt, 6 plays, 22 yards
  13. Q2 Central MichiganPunt, 5 plays, 14 yards
  14. Q2 Western MichiganEnd of half, 1 play, −3 yards
  15. Q3 Western MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  16. Q3 Central MichiganTouchdown run, 11 plays, 82 yards
  17. Q3 Western MichiganPunt, 5 plays, 14 yards
  18. Q3 Central MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  19. Q3 Western MichiganField goal, 11 plays, 49 yards
  20. Q4 Central MichiganTouchdown run, 9 plays, 64 yards
  21. Q4 Western MichiganTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 77 yards
  22. Q4 Central MichiganPunt, 5 plays, 13 yards
  23. Q4 Western MichiganPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  24. Q4 Central MichiganTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 59 yards
  25. Q4 Western MichiganInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  26. Q4 Central MichiganField goal, 4 plays, 9 yards
  27. Q4 Western MichiganTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 57 yards
  28. Q4 Central MichiganFumble, 3 plays, 5 yards
  29. Q4 Western MichiganTouchdown run, 2 plays, 25 yards
  30. Q4 Central MichiganTouchdown run, 8 plays, 65 yards
  31. Q4 Western MichiganEnd of game, 1 play, 38 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Western Michigan 7, Central Michigan 0
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 48Dan LeFevour pass complete to Jean Pitts for 4 yards to the WMich 48.
14:112nd & 6 at opp 48Dan LeFevour pass complete to Justin Gardner for 3 yards to the WMich 45.
13:363rd & 3 at opp 45Dan LeFevour pass incomplete to Bryan Anderson.
13:284th & 3 at opp 45Tony Mikulec punt for 27 yards, fair catch by Schneider Julien at the WMich 18.
Western Michigan Touchdown run, 10 plays
13:281st & 10 at own 18Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Herb Martin.
13:162nd & 10 at own 18Brandon West rush for 9 yards to the WMich 27 out-of-bounds.
13:033rd & 1 at own 27Mark Bonds rush for 5 yards to the WMich 32 for a 1ST down.
12:411st & 10 at own 32Tim Hiller pass complete to Jamarko Simmons for 18 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
12:051st & 10 at the 50Tim Hiller rush for 7 yards to the CMich 43.
11:472nd & 3 at opp 43Brandon West rush for 16 yards to the CMich 27 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
11:271st & 10 at opp 27Tim Hiller pass complete to Jordan White for 15 yards to the CMich 12 for a 1ST down.
11:161st & 10 at opp 12Mark Bonds rush for no gain to the CMich 12.
10:412nd & 10 at opp 12Tim Hiller pass complete to Branden Ledbetter for 9 yards to the CMich 3.
10:333rd & 1 at opp 3Mark Bonds rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Western Michigan 6, Central Michigan 0
10:32Mike Jones extra point GOOD.Western Michigan 7, Central Michigan 0
10:33Mike Jones kickoff for 66 yards returned by Antonio Brown for 25 yards to the CMich 29.
Central Michigan Interception, 2 plays
10:331st & 10 at own 29Justin Hoskins rush for a loss of 4 yards to the CMich 25.
9:472nd & 14 at own 25Dan LeFevour pass intercepted by Anthony Gebhart at the CMich 38, returned for no gain to the CMich 38.
Western Michigan Turnover on downs, 7 plays
9:401st & 10 at opp 38Centrl Michigan penalty 15 yard pass interference accepted, no play.
9:181st & 10 at opp 23Brandon West rush for 4 yards to the CMich 19.
8:482nd & 6 at opp 19Glenis Thompson rush for 5 yards to the CMich 14.
8:133rd & 1 at opp 14Mark Bonds rush for 2 yards to the CMich 12 for a 1ST down.
7:411st & 10 at opp 12Tim Hiller pass complete to Jamarko Simmons for 4 yards to the CMich 8.
7:272nd & 6 at opp 8Westrn Michigan penalty 15 yard personal foul on Jamarko Simmons accepted.
7:272nd & 21 at opp 23Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Jordan White.
7:263rd & 21 at opp 23Timeout WESTRN MICHIGAN, clock 07:26.
7:213rd & 21 at opp 23Brandon West rush for 9 yards to the CMich 14.
6:484th & 12 at opp 14Mike Jones rush for a loss of 9 yards to the CMich 23.
Central Michigan Punt, 5 plays
6:481st & 10 at own 23Dan LeFevour pass complete to Bryan Anderson for 7 yards to the CMich 30.
6:122nd & 3 at own 30Justin Hoskins rush for 6 yards to the CMich 36 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
5:511st & 10 at own 36Justin Hoskins rush for 3 yards to the CMich 39.
5:292nd & 7 at own 39Dan LeFevour pass incomplete to Joe Bockheim.
5:293rd & 7 at own 39Dan LeFevour sacked by Zach Davidson at the CMich 29 for a loss of 10 yards.
4:404th & 17 at own 29Tony Mikulec punt for 30 yards, returned by Schneider Julien for 1 yard to the WMich 42 out-of-bounds.
Western Michigan Punt, 3 plays
4:401st & 10 at own 42Tim Hiller pass complete to Brandon West for a loss of 3 yards to the WMich 39.
3:212nd & 13 at own 39Mark Bonds rush for 5 yards to the WMich 44.
3:103rd & 8 at own 44Tim Hiller pass complete to Brandon West for a loss of 1 yard to the WMich 43.
2:294th & 9 at own 43Jim Laney punt for 46 yards downed at the CMich 11.
Central Michigan Punt, 9 plays
2:291st & 10 at own 11Carl Volny rush for 1 yard to the CMich 12.
1:472nd & 9 at own 12Dan LeFevour pass complete to Bryan Anderson for 7 yards to the CMich 19.
1:113rd & 2 at own 19Westrn Michigan penalty 11 yard pass interference on Boston McCornell accepted, no play.
0:451st & 10 at own 30Dan LeFevour pass complete to Antonio Brown for 7 yards to the CMich 37.
0:242nd & 3 at own 37Dan LeFevour pass complete to Bryan Anderson for 11 yards to the CMich 48 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
0:211st & 10 at own 48Dan LeFevour rush for 8 yards to the WMich 44.
Q2 15:002nd & 2 at opp 44Dan LeFevour pass complete to Duane Brooks for 5 yards to the WMich 39 for a 1ST down.
Q2 14:111st & 10 at opp 39Centrl Michigan penalty 8 yard holding on Bryan Anderson accepted, no play.
Q2 13:311st & 18 at opp 47Dan LeFevour pass complete to Justin Hoskins for no gain to the WMich 47.
Q2 13:222nd & 18 at opp 47Dan LeFevour pass incomplete to Justin Hoskins.
Q2 13:153rd & 18 at opp 47Dan LeFevour pass incomplete to Duane Brooks.
Q2 13:064th & 18 at opp 47Tony Mikulec punt for 36 yards, fair catch by Schneider Julien at the WMich 11.
2nd quarter7 drives, then Western Michigan 7, Central Michigan 3
Western Michigan Punt, 5 plays
13:061st & 10 at own 11Mark Bonds rush for 5 yards to the WMich 16.
12:282nd & 5 at own 16Glenis Thompson rush for 7 yards to the WMich 23 for a 1ST down.
11:451st & 10 at own 23Brandon West rush for a loss of 2 yards to the WMich 21.
11:112nd & 12 at own 21Tim Hiller pass complete to Jordan White for 8 yards to the WMich 29.
10:583rd & 4 at own 29Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Jordan White.
10:494th & 4 at own 29Jim Laney punt for 39 yards, returned by Antonio Brown for a loss of 1 yard to the CMich 31.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
10:491st & 10 at own 31Ontario Sneed rush for no gain to the CMich 31.
10:092nd & 10 at own 31Dan LeFevour pass incomplete to Bryan Anderson.
10:023rd & 10 at own 31Dan LeFevour rush for 1 yard to the CMich 32.
9:184th & 9 at own 32Tony Mikulec punt for 43 yards, returned by Schneider Julien for no gain to the WMich 25.
Western Michigan Punt, 3 plays
9:181st & 10 at own 25Brandon West rush for 1 yard to the WMich 26.
8:372nd & 9 at own 26Brandon West rush for 1 yard to the WMich 27.
8:013rd & 8 at own 27Tim Hiller pass complete to Brandon West for 5 yards to the WMich 32.
7:264th & 3 at own 32Jim Laney punt for 33 yards out-of-bounds.
Central Michigan Field goal, 9 plays
7:261st & 10 at own 35Dan LeFevour pass complete to Justin Hoskins for 20 yards to the WMich 45 for a 1ST down out-of-bounds.
7:081st & 10 at opp 45Justin Hoskins rush for 9 yards to the WMich 36.
6:402nd & 1 at opp 36Justin Hoskins rush for 7 yards to the WMich 29 for a 1ST down.
6:261st & 10 at opp 29Dan LeFevour pass complete to Antonio Brown for 7 yards to the WMich 22 out-of-bounds.
6:212nd & 3 at opp 22Ontario Sneed rush for 5 yards to the WMich 17 for a 1ST down.
5:421st & 10 at opp 17Ontario Sneed rush for 3 yards to the WMich 14.
5:272nd & 7 at opp 14Ontario Sneed rush for 2 yards to the WMich 12.
4:413rd & 5 at opp 12Dan LeFevour rush for no gain to the WMich 12.
4:074th & 5 at opp 12Andrew Aguila 29 yard field goal GOOD.Western Michigan 7, Central Michigan 3
4:07Andrew Aguila kickoff for 63 yards returned by Anthony Gebhart for 16 yards to the WMich 23.
Western Michigan Punt, 6 plays
4:071st & 10 at own 23Herb Martin rush for 3 yards to the WMich 26.
3:112nd & 7 at own 26Tim Hiller pass complete to Jordan White for 6 yards to the WMich 32.
2:333rd & 1 at own 32Mark Bonds rush for 17 yards to the WMich 49 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
2:221st & 10 at own 49Schneider Julien rush for a loss of 10 yards to the WMich 39.
1:502nd & 20 at own 39Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Herb Martin.
1:403rd & 20 at own 39Tim Hiller rush for 6 yards to the WMich 45.
1:354th & 14 at own 45Timeout CENTRL MICHIGAN, clock 01:35.
1:284th & 14 at own 45Jim Laney punt for 27 yards out-of-bounds.
Central Michigan Punt, 5 plays
1:281st & 10 at own 28Dan LeFevour pass complete to Justin Gardner for 5 yards to the CMich 33.
1:012nd & 5 at own 33Dan LeFevour rush for no gain to the CMich 33 out-of-bounds.
0:573rd & 5 at own 33Westrn Michigan penalty 4 yard pass interference on Boston McCornell accepted, no play.
0:441st & 10 at own 37Dan LeFevour pass complete to Justin Gardner for 5 yards to the CMich 42.
0:312nd & 5 at own 42Dan LeFevour pass incomplete to Duane Brooks.
0:323rd & 5 at own 42Timeout CENTRL MICHIGAN, clock 00:32.
0:263rd & 5 at own 42Dan LeFevour pass incomplete to Duane Brooks.
0:184th & 5 at own 42Tony Mikulec punt for 43 yards out-of-bounds.
Western Michigan End of half, 1 play
0:111st & 10 at own 15Team rush for a loss of 3 yards to the WMich 12.
Q3 15:00Andrew Aguila kickoff for 55 yards returned by Louis Delmas for 24 yards to the WMich 39.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Central Michigan 10, Western Michigan 7
Western Michigan Punt, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 39Westrn Michigan penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
14:491st & 15 at own 34Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Nic Saad.
14:092nd & 15 at own 34Tim Hiller pass complete to Branden Ledbetter for 9 yards to the WMich 43.
13:333rd & 6 at own 43Tim Hiller pass complete to Herb Martin for 5 yards to the WMich 48.
13:214th & 1 at own 48Jim Laney punt for 34 yards downed at the CMich 18.
Central Michigan Touchdown run, 11 plays
13:211st & 10 at own 18Justin Hoskins rush for 10 yards to the CMich 28 for a 1ST down.
12:501st & 10 at own 28Justin Hoskins rush for 2 yards to the CMich 30.
12:252nd & 8 at own 30Dan LeFevour pass incomplete to J.J. Watt.
12:153rd & 8 at own 30Dan LeFevour rush for 30 yards to the WMich 40 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
12:111st & 10 at opp 40Dan LeFevour pass incomplete to Justin Hoskins.
11:592nd & 10 at opp 40Dan LeFevour pass complete to J.J. Watt for 8 yards to the WMich 32.
11:253rd & 2 at opp 32Ontario Sneed rush for 5 yards to the WMich 27 for a 1ST down.
11:081st & 10 at opp 27Dan LeFevour rush for 12 yards to the WMich 15 for a 1ST down.
10:521st & 10 at opp 15Dan LeFevour pass complete to Antonio Brown for 12 yards to the WMich 3 for a 1ST down.
10:361st & goal at opp 3Justin Hoskins rush for no gain to the WMich 3.
10:002nd & goal at opp 3Justin Hoskins rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Central Michigan 9, Western Michigan 7
10:00Andrew Aguila extra point GOOD.Central Michigan 10, Western Michigan 7
10:01Andrew Aguila kickoff for 54 yards returned by Louis Delmas for 19 yards to the WMich 35.
Western Michigan Punt, 5 plays
10:011st & 10 at own 35Mark Bonds rush for 3 yards to the WMich 38.
9:132nd & 7 at own 38Tim Hiller pass complete to Herb Martin for 8 yards to the WMich 46 for a 1ST down.
8:431st & 10 at own 46Glenis Thompson rush for 2 yards to the WMich 48.
7:482nd & 8 at own 48Schneider Julien rush for a loss of 10 yards, fumbled at the WMich 38, recovered by Schneider Julien at the WMich 38.
7:173rd & 18 at own 38Tim Hiller pass complete to Brandon West for 11 yards to the WMich 49.
6:594th & 7 at own 49Jim Laney punt for 36 yards out-of-bounds.
Central Michigan Punt, 3 plays
6:591st & 10 at own 15Justin Hoskins rush for 6 yards to the CMich 21.
6:052nd & 4 at own 21Justin Hoskins rush for 2 yards to the CMich 23.
5:443rd & 2 at own 23Dan LeFevour sacked by Boston McCornell at the CMich 15 for a loss of 8 yards.
4:564th & 10 at own 15Tony Mikulec punt for 49 yards, fair catch by Schneider Julien at the WMich 36.
Western Michigan Field goal, 11 plays
4:561st & 10 at own 36Tim Hiller pass complete to Brandon West for 7 yards to the WMich 43.
4:082nd & 3 at own 43Tim Hiller pass complete to Jordan White for 11 yards to the CMich 46 for a 1ST down.
3:501st & 10 at opp 46Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Schneider Julien.
3:232nd & 10 at opp 46Brandon West rush for 1 yard to the CMich 45.
2:553rd & 9 at opp 45Tim Hiller pass complete to Anthony Middleton for 22 yards to the CMich 23 for a 1ST down.
2:401st & 10 at opp 23Mark Bonds rush for 8 yards to the CMich 15.
2:072nd & 2 at opp 15Tim Hiller pass complete to Herb Martin for 6 yards to the CMich 9 for a 1ST down.
1:441st & goal at opp 9Brandon West rush for 5 yards to the CMich 4.
0:302nd & goal at opp 4Tim Hiller sacked by Ike Brown at the CMich 12 for a loss of 8 yards.
0:053rd & goal at opp 12Tim Hiller sacked by Frank Zombo at the CMich 15 for a loss of 3 yards.
Q4 14:554th & goal at opp 15Mike Jones 33 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 10
Q4 14:55Mike Jones kickoff for 50 yards returned by Duane Brooks for 16 yards to the CMich 36.
4th quarter12 drives, then Central Michigan 34, Western Michigan 31
Central Michigan Touchdown run, 9 plays
14:551st & 10 at own 36Dan LeFevour pass incomplete to Duane Brooks, broken up by C.J. Wilson.
14:332nd & 10 at own 36Dan LeFevour rush for 18 yards to the WMich 46 for a 1ST down.
13:471st & 10 at opp 46Dan LeFevour pass complete to Antonio Brown for 9 yards to the WMich 37.
13:352nd & 1 at opp 37Ontario Sneed rush for 1 yard to the WMich 36 for a 1ST down.
13:251st & 10 at opp 36Dan LeFevour pass incomplete to Antonio Brown.
13:042nd & 10 at opp 36Dan LeFevour pass complete to Bryan Anderson for 14 yards to the WMich 22 for a 1ST down.
12:561st & 10 at opp 22Dan LeFevour rush for 16 yards to the WMich 6 for a 1ST down.
12:351st & goal at opp 6Ontario Sneed rush for 1 yard to the WMich 5.
11:572nd & goal at opp 5Dan LeFevour rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Central Michigan 16, Western Michigan 10
11:57Andrew Aguila extra point GOOD.Central Michigan 17, Western Michigan 10
11:57Andrew Aguila kickoff for 63 yards returned by Brandon West for 16 yards to the WMich 23.
Western Michigan Touchdown pass, 4 plays
11:571st & 10 at own 23Tim Hiller pass complete to Jordan White for 11 yards to the WMich 34 for a 1ST down.
11:161st & 10 at own 34Tim Hiller pass complete to Branden Ledbetter for 65 yards to the CMich 1 for a 1ST down.
10:551st & goal at opp 1Tim Hiller rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled at the CMich 3, recovered by Tim Hiller at the CMich 3.
10:392nd & goal at opp 3Tim Hiller pass complete to Branden Ledbetter for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Central Michigan 17, Western Michigan 16
10:39Mike Jones extra point GOOD.Tied at 17
10:39Mike Jones kickoff for 43 yards returned by Matt Berning for 7 yards to the CMich 34.
Central Michigan Punt, 5 plays
10:391st & 10 at own 34Dan LeFevour sacked by Cody Cielenski at the CMich 24 for a loss of 10 yards.
9:462nd & 20 at own 24Dan LeFevour pass complete to Ontario Sneed for 3 yards to the CMich 42 for a 1ST down, Westrn Michigan penalty 15 yard personal foul on Londen Fryar accepted.
9:251st & 10 at own 42Ontario Sneed rush for 1 yard to the CMich 43.
8:332nd & 9 at own 43Dan LeFevour rush for a loss of 3 yards, fumbled at the CMich 40, recovered by Antonio Brown at the CMich 40.
8:233rd & 12 at own 40Dan LeFevour pass complete to Ontario Sneed for 7 yards to the CMich 47 out-of-bounds.
8:174th & 5 at own 47Tony Mikulec punt for 29 yards downed at the WMich 24.
Western Michigan Punt, 3 plays
8:171st & 10 at own 24Glenis Thompson rush for 1 yard to the WMich 25.
7:362nd & 9 at own 25Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Branden Ledbetter.
7:303rd & 9 at own 25Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Anthony Middleton, broken up by Tim Brazzel.
7:234th & 9 at own 25Jim Laney punt for 34 yards downed at the CMich 41.
Central Michigan Touchdown pass, 4 plays
7:231st & 10 at own 41Dan LeFevour pass complete to Duane Brooks for 6 yards to the CMich 47.
6:412nd & 4 at own 47Dan LeFevour rush for 12 yards to the WMich 41 for a 1ST down.
6:231st & 10 at opp 41Dan LeFevour pass complete to Bryan Anderson for 27 yards to the WMich 14 for a 1ST down.
6:031st & 10 at opp 14Dan LeFevour pass complete to Antonio Brown for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Central Michigan 23, Western Michigan 17
6:03Andrew Aguila extra point GOOD.Central Michigan 24, Western Michigan 17
6:03Andrew Aguila kickoff for 45 yards returned by Matt Stevens for 11 yards to the WMich 36.
Western Michigan Interception, 1 play
5:421st & 10 at own 36Tim Hiller pass intercepted by Calvin Hissong at the WMich 45, returned for 32 yards to the WMich 13.
Central Michigan Field goal, 4 plays
5:421st & 10 at opp 13Ontario Sneed rush for 6 yards to the WMich 7.
4:592nd & 4 at opp 7Ontario Sneed rush for 2 yards to the WMich 5.
4:173rd & 2 at opp 5Ontario Sneed rush for 1 yard to the WMich 4.
3:574th & 1 at opp 4Timeout CENTRL MICHIGAN, clock 03:57.
3:534th & 1 at opp 4Andrew Aguila 21 yard field goal GOOD.Central Michigan 27, Western Michigan 17
3:53Andrew Aguila kickoff for 44 yards returned by Keith Schultz for 17 yards to the WMich 43.
Western Michigan Touchdown pass, 8 plays
3:531st & 10 at own 43Tim Hiller pass complete to Anthony Middleton for 25 yards to the CMich 32 for a 1ST down.
3:161st & 10 at opp 32Tim Hiller pass complete to Herb Martin for 3 yards to the CMich 29.
2:452nd & 7 at opp 29Tim Hiller pass complete to Herb Martin for 5 yards to the CMich 24.
2:353rd & 2 at opp 24Brandon West rush for 9 yards to the CMich 15 for a 1ST down.
2:251st & 10 at opp 15Tim Hiller pass incomplete to Brandon West.
2:192nd & 10 at opp 15Tim Hiller pass complete to Herb Martin for 8 yards to the CMich 7 out-of-bounds.
2:163rd & 2 at opp 7Brandon West rush for 4 yards to the CMich 3 for a 1ST down.
2:071st & goal at opp 3Tim Hiller pass complete to Herb Martin for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Central Michigan 27, Western Michigan 23
2:07Mike Jones extra point GOOD.Central Michigan 27, Western Michigan 24
2:071st & 0 at own 30Timeout CENTRL MICHIGAN, clock 02:07.
2:07Mike Jones kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Central Michigan Fumble, 3 plays
2:071st & 10 at own 20Ontario Sneed rush for 4 yards to the CMich 24.
2:032nd & 6 at own 24Timeout WESTRN MICHIGAN, clock 02:03.
1:562nd & 6 at own 24Justin Hoskins rush for 1 yard to the CMich 25.
1:563rd & 5 at own 25Timeout WESTRN MICHIGAN, clock 01:56.
1:513rd & 5 at own 25Dan LeFevour rush for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled at the CMich 25, forced by Dustin Duclo, recovered by WMich at the CMich 25.
Western Michigan Touchdown run, 2 plays
1:511st & 10 at opp 25Tim Hiller pass complete to Brandon West for 10 yards to the CMich 15 for a 1ST down.
1:341st & 10 at opp 15Brandon West rush for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Western Michigan 30, Central Michigan 27
1:51Mike Jones extra point GOOD.Western Michigan 31, Central Michigan 27
1:34Mike Jones kickoff for 53 yards returned by Antonio Brown for 18 yards to the CMich 35.
Central Michigan Touchdown run, 8 plays
1:341st & 10 at own 35Dan LeFevour pass complete to Bryan Anderson for 15 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
1:131st & 10 at the 50Dan LeFevour pass incomplete to Antonio Brown.
1:072nd & 10 at the 50Dan LeFevour pass incomplete to Antonio Brown.
1:033rd & 10 at the 50Westrn Michigan penalty 10 yard pass interference on Mario Armstrong accepted, no play.
1:001st & 10 at opp 40Dan LeFevour pass incomplete.
0:512nd & 10 at opp 40Dan LeFevour pass complete to Bryan Anderson for 39 yards to the WMich 1 for a 1ST down.
0:411st & goal at opp 1Dan LeFevour rush for no gain to the WMich 1.
0:352nd & 0 at opp 1Timeout WESTRN MICHIGAN, clock 00:35.
0:182nd & goal at opp 1Dan LeFevour rush for no gain to the WMich 1.
0:123rd & goal at opp 1Dan LeFevour rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Central Michigan 33, Western Michigan 31
0:12Andrew Aguila extra point GOOD.Central Michigan 34, Western Michigan 31
0:12Andrew Aguila kickoff for 48 yards returned by Louis Delmas for 16 yards to the WMich 27, fumbled at the WMich 27, recovered by Brandon West.
Western Michigan End of game, 1 play
0:121st & 10 at own 27Tim Hiller pass complete to Branden Ledbetter for 38 yards to the CMich 35 for a 1ST down.

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.

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