Total Yards
Michigan551
Western Michigan317
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Blowout
Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2021)
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Western Michigan at Michigan
Sep 4, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
Western Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
14 - 47
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Passing Yards
Michigan216
Western Michigan191
Rushing Yards
Michigan335
Western Michigan126
Turnovers
Michigan0
Western Michigan0
Game Conditions
Temperature77°F
Wind11 mph SW
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Michigan vs Western Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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Michigan28:09
Western Michigan31:51
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Michigan pulls away from Western Michigan 47-14
Michigan defeated Western Michigan 47-14 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 551-317 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Michigan set the terms early in a game that finished 47-14. La'Darius Jefferson run for 2 yds for a TD, (Parker Sampson KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Western Michigan the first major swing.
Michigan's box score carried the story: 551 total yards, 335 rushing yards, and 216 passing yards. Western Michigan finished with 317 total yards, including 126 on the ground and 191 through the air.
Michigan converted 8-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Michigan led 27-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Cade McNamara pass complete to Ronnie Bell for 76 yds for a TD, (Jake Moody KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
La'Darius Jefferson run for 2 yds for a TD, (Parker Sampson KICK) (Western Michigan led 7-7 over Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Jake Moody 37 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 10-7 over Western Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Cade McNamara pass complete to Blake Corum for 14 yds for a TD, (Jake Moody KICK) (Michigan led 7-0 over Western Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Jake Moody 20 yd FG GOOD (Michigan led 27-7 over Western Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Cade McNamara pass complete to Ronnie Bell for 76 yds for a TD, (Jake Moody KICK) (Michigan led 17-7 over Western Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Hassan Haskins run for 22 yds for a TD, (Jake Moody KICK) (Michigan led 24-7 over Western Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
47-14
Michigan defeated Western Michigan.
Total yards
551-317
Michigan held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
335
Michigan averaged 7.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
216
Michigan averaged 12.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-13
Michigan's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-17
Western Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Michigan | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 551 | 317 |
| Passing Yards | 216 | 191 |
| Rushing Yards | 335 | 126 |
| First Downs | 22 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-13 | 8-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-48 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-17 | 20-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 28:09 | 31:51 |