Total Yards
Wisconsin362
Western Michigan280
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Western Michigan at Wisconsin
Jan 2, 2017 • Completed • Neutral Site
GOODYEAR COTTON BOWL CLASSIC
Season 2016PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Western Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
16 - 24
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Wisconsin
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Passing Yards
Wisconsin178
Western Michigan157
Rushing Yards
Wisconsin184
Western Michigan123
Turnovers
Wisconsin0
Western Michigan1
Game Conditions
Temperature64°F
Wind9 mph W
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Wisconsin vs Western Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Wisconsin30:05
Western Michigan29:55
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Wisconsin holds off Western Michigan 24-16
Wisconsin defeated Western Michigan 24-16 in Week 1 of the 2016 postseason slate, finishing with a 362-280 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 24-16. Corey Clement 2 Yd Run (Andrew Endicott Kick) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Wisconsin the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 362 total yards, 184 rushing yards, and 178 passing yards. Western Michigan finished with 280 total yards, including 123 on the ground and 157 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 7-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Wisconsin led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Andrew Endicott 30 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Corey Clement 2 Yd Run (Andrew Endicott Kick) (Wisconsin led 7-0 over Western Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Dare Ogunbowale 1 Yd Run (Andrew Endicott Kick) (Wisconsin led 14-0 over Western Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Zach Terrell 2 Yd Run (Butch Hampton Kick) (Western Michigan led 7-14 over Wisconsin).
Field Goal Good
Andrew Endicott 30 Yd Field Goal (Wisconsin led 17-7 over Western Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Butch Hampton 27 Yd Field Goal (Western Michigan led 10-17 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Corey Davis 11 Yd pass from Zach Terrell (Butch Hampton PAT failed) (Western Michigan led 16-24 over Wisconsin).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-16
Wisconsin defeated Western Michigan.
Total yards
362-280
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
184
Wisconsin averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
178
Wisconsin averaged 12.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-11
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-11
Western Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 362 | 280 |
| Passing Yards | 178 | 157 |
| Rushing Yards | 184 | 123 |
| First Downs | 18 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-11 | 5-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-35 | 2-15 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-14 | 16-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 30:05 | 29:55 |