- Matchup: Western Michigan Broncos vs Michigan Wolverines
- Scheduled On: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Venue: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
- Broadcast: NBC
- Point Spread: Wolverines favored by 28.0 points
- Over/Under Total: 47.5 points
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The Western Michigan Broncos (10-4 record from last season) are set to face the Michigan Wolverines (9-4 record from the previous year) at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The Wolverines enter this game as 28-point favorites, with a total set at 47.5 points.
Last season, the Western Michigan Broncos concluded with a solid 10-4 record. In their most recent game, they triumphed over the Kennesaw State Owls with a dominant score of 41-6. The Broncos executed 62 plays, accumulating 423 yards in total. They showcased a robust running game, rushing 43 times for 303 yards, averaging an impressive 7.0 yards per carry. Defensively, they allowed 169 rushing yards on 34 attempts, averaging 5.0 yards per carry. Additionally, Western Michigan’s defense conceded 18 completions on 36 pass attempts for 209 yards, with a completion percentage of 50.0%.
In terms of scoring, the Western Michigan Broncos averaged 24.9 points per game last season, boasting an average of 204.2 rushing yards, which ranked them 16th in college football. The team amassed a total of 4,798 yards throughout the season, achieving 10 touchdowns through the air and 31 on the ground. They registered 265 first downs and received 64 penalties totaling 559 yards, while turning the ball over 15 times.
On the defensive front, the Broncos allowed 2,519 passing yards, placing them at 33rd in the nation. Throughout their 14 games, they surrendered an average of 179.9 passing yards per game and maintained a completion percentage of 55.2% against them. Overall, they allowed an average of 305.5 yards per game, ranking 17th overall. The Broncos conceded 14 passing touchdowns and 15 rushing touchdowns, averaging 3.7 yards per carry and granting 125.6 rushing yards per game last season. Their defense was impressive, allowing only 17.4 points per game, ranking them 9th nationally.
Meanwhile, the Michigan Wolverines concluded their season with a record of 9-4. In their last outing, they experienced a setback against the Texas Longhorns, losing by a score of 41-27. The Wolverines managed 174 rushing yards, averaging 4.6 yards per attempt on 38 carries. They completed the game with a total of 373 yards on 81 plays, averaging 4.6 yards per play. Michigan’s secondary allowed a completion rate of 61.8%, yielding 221 passing yards on 21 completions out of 34 attempts. They also conceded 235 rushing yards on 33 attempts, averaging 7.1 yards per carry.
The Wolverines averaged 396.9 yards per game, landing them in 59th place nationally. Their offense faced 508 yards of penalties over 57 infractions, ranking 123rd in the nation. With an average of 210.2 rushing yards per game, they amassed a total of 2,733 rushing yards for the season. The Wolverines also threw 10 interceptions and allowed opponents to recover 7 fumbles, totaling 263 first downs. They ranked 69th in scoring, averaging 27.5 points per game. In the passing game, they recorded 2,428 yards, averaging 186.8 yards per game, placing them 107th in the nation.
Defensively, Michigan surrendered 1,455 rushing yards (111.9 yards per game) and 14 rushing touchdowns last season. They also allowed 17 passing touchdowns and averaged 211.4 passing yards per contest, ranking them 54th in Division 1. Michigan conceded a total of 265 points throughout the season and recorded 7 recovered fumbles and 13 interceptions. The Wolverines’ defense was on the field for 853 plays, ranking them 76th in Division 1, and they allowed an average of 20.4 points per game, ranking 29th nationally.
Which team will emerge victorious in this Broncos vs Wolverines college football showdown?
Prediction: Bet on the Broncos +28.0
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