Total Yards
Wisconsin388
Western Michigan261
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Western Michigan at Wisconsin
Aug 31, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 1
Away
Western Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
14 - 28
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Passing Yards
Wisconsin192
Western Michigan141
Rushing Yards
Wisconsin196
Western Michigan120
Turnovers
Wisconsin1
Western Michigan2
Game Conditions
Temperature73°F
Wind7 mph NW
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Wisconsin35:18
Western Michigan24:42
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Wisconsin beats Western Michigan 28-14
Wisconsin defeated Western Michigan 28-14 in Week 1 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 388-261 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 28-14. Chez Mellusi run for 9 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) came with {'seconds': 48, 'minutes': 11} left in the quarter 2, giving Wisconsin the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 388 total yards, 196 rushing yards, and 192 passing yards. Western Michigan finished with 261 total yards, including 120 on the ground and 141 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 10-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Wisconsin led 10-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nathanial Vakos 33 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Chez Mellusi run for 9 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 7-0 over Western Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Jalen Buckley run for 1 yd for a TD (Palmer Domschke KICK) (Western Michigan led 7-7 over Wisconsin).
Field Goal Good
Nathanial Vakos 33 yd FG GOOD (Wisconsin led 10-7 over Western Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Nathanial Vakos 23 yd FG GOOD (Wisconsin led 13-7 over Western Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Tawee Walker run for 6 yds for a TD (Tyler Van Dyke pass to Trech Kekahuna for Two-Point Conversion) (Wisconsin led 21-14 over Western Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyler Van Dyke run for 6 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 28-14 over Western Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-14
Wisconsin defeated Western Michigan.
Total yards
388-261
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
196
Wisconsin averaged 4.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
192
Wisconsin averaged 5.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-16
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-10
Western Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 388 | 261 |
| Passing Yards | 192 | 141 |
| Rushing Yards | 196 | 120 |
| First Downs | 27 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-16 | 3-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-11 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-36 | 12-19 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 35:18 | 24:42 |