- Matchup: Boise State Broncos vs Western Michigan Broncos
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Venue: Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo, MI
- Broadcast: ESPN2
- Betting Odds: Broncos (+7.0)
- Over-Under Total: 47.5
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This Saturday, September 26, 2026, the Western Michigan Broncos (2-1) will face off against the Boise State Broncos (2-1) at Waldo Stadium. Western Michigan starts this game as 7-point underdogs, with the total points set at 47.5.
The Boise State Broncos enter this match with a 2-1 record for the season. In their last outing, they secured a victory against the South Dakota Coyotes with a score of 38-24. In that game, Boise State executed 48 rushing attempts, accumulating 325 yards at an impressive average of 6.8 yards per carry. Overall, the Broncos ran 79 plays for a total of 533 yards. Defensively, they allowed 12 completions on 28 attempts, giving up 243 passing yards with a completion rate of 42.9%. On the ground, they limited their opponents to 36 yards on 22 attempts, averaging just 1.6 yards per carry surrendered.
This season, the Broncos have amassed a total of 1,385 yards. When analyzing their touchdown distribution, Boise State has achieved 6 passing touchdowns and another 6 on the ground, with a total of 2 turnovers. The team has registered 75 first downs and committed 17 penalties, costing them 151 yards. Averaging 258.3 rushing yards per game, they rank 15th nationally. In terms of scoring, Boise State is averaging 34.3 points per game.
Defensively, the Broncos rank 100th in the nation with an average of 26.0 points allowed per game. They surrender an average of 4.0 yards per rushing attempt and 96.7 rushing yards per contest over the season, totaling 290 yards given up in 3 games. On the passing side, they have allowed 1,005 yards, placing them 134th in Division 1. They give up 335.0 passing yards per game and a completion percentage of 61.9%. Overall, they are conceding 431.7 yards per game, ranking 123rd in Division 1, with 7 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns allowed.
Entering this matchup, the Western Michigan Broncos also hold a 2-1 record. Their last game saw them defeat the Rice Owls with a final score of 28-21. Western Michigan achieved a rushing average of 5.2 yards per carry, totaling 217 yards on 42 attempts. They ended the game with a total of 333 yards from 63 plays, averaging 5.3 yards per play. In terms of pass defense, Western Michigan allowed a completion rate of 61.1%, giving up 121 yards on 11 completions out of 18 attempts, while conceding 209 rushing yards on 44 attempts at an average of 4.8 yards per rush.
The Western Michigan Broncos are averaging 322.7 yards per game, placing them 119th in the nation. Their offense has incurred penalties worth 153 yards over 17 violations, ranking 93rd in terms of giving up free yards. They average 165.7 rushing yards per game, totalling 497 yards for the season without throwing an interception, though they lost 1 fumble, while securing 57 first downs. On the scoring front, they rank 82nd with 29.7 points per game. So far this season, they have recorded 471 passing yards, averaging 157.0 yards in the air, placing them 121st in the nation.
Defensively, Western Michigan has allowed 473 rushing yards (157.7 yards per game) and 4 rushing touchdowns this season. They have permitted 3 passing touchdowns, yielding an average of 188.0 yards per game, ranking them 57th in Division 1. To date, they have surrendered a total of 48 points. The defense has recovered 4 fumbles and recorded 1 interception this season. The Broncos’ defense has been on the field for 200 plays, ranking 87th in college football. They are currently allowing 16.0 points per game, positioning them 31st in the nation.
Who will emerge victorious in the Broncos vs. Broncos college football showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Broncos -7.0
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