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Roster Snapshot
#55 Jacob Bailey
OL · 1 yrs
#68 Gavin Beachner
OL · 1 yrs
#4 Austin Alexander
DE · 2 yrs
#55 Blair Alexander
DT · 4 yrs
Full Season Schedule & Results
12 Games| Date | Opponent | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Week 1
|
@
#16MICH
Michigan Wolverines
📺 NBC
|
L 12 - 13 |
|
Week 2
|
vs
MONM
Monmouth Hawks
📺 ESPN+
|
W 49 - 14 |
|
Week 3
|
@
RICE
Rice Owls
📺 ESPN+
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 4
|
vs
BOIS
Boise State Broncos
|
9/26 - TBD |
|
Week 5
|
@
BUFF
Buffalo Bulls
|
10/3 - TBD |
|
Week 6
|
vs
KENT
Kent State Golden Flashes
|
10/10 - TBD |
|
Week 7
|
@
CMU
Central Michigan Chippewas
|
10/17 - TBD |
|
Week 8
|
@
TOL
Toledo Rockets
|
10/24 - TBD |
|
Week 9
|
vs
BGSU
Bowling Green Falcons
📺 CBSSN
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 11
|
@
AKR
Akron Zips
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 12
|
vs
EMU
Eastern Michigan Eagles
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 13
|
vs
M-OH
Miami (OH) RedHawks
|
11/24 - TBD |
Western Michigan Broncos Roster & Depth Chart
Head Coach: Lance TaylorOffense (46)
| Player | Pos |
|---|---|
|
Jacob Bailey
#55
6' 4", 309 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
OL |
|
Gavin Beachner
#68
6' 6", 324 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
OL |
Spencer Beckeman
#75
6' 5", 305 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
OL |
Keivin Boone-Nelson II
#3
5' 10", 180 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
WR |
Baylin Brooks
#7
6' 1", 207 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
WR |
Ryan Brotherton
#83
6' 4", 228 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
TE |
Jalen Buckley
#6
5' 11", 225 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
RB |
Cole Cabana
#4
5' 11", 197 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
RB |
Angelo Chapman
#19
5' 11", 160 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
WR |
Jake Chellman
#57
6' 5", 297 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
OL |
Aveion Chenault
#2
6' 0", 190 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
WR |
Gavin Dabo
#72
6' 5", 305 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
OL |
Chase Dawkins
#21
5' 9", 200 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
RB |
Michael Dersa
#81
6' 5", 215 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
TE |
Jaxson Dosh
#16
6' 0", 200 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
QB |
Kordell Gouldsby
#5
5' 9", 170 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
WR |
AJ Green Jr.
#0
5' 10", 216 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
RB |
JR Hays
#27
5' 9", 187 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
RB |
Harper Hughes
#80
5' 11", 185 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
WR |
KJ Kotalik
#70
6' 8", 328 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
OL |
Jacob Krause
#61
6' 6", 285 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
OL |
Nate Levicki
#88
6' 2", 245 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
TE |
Emazon Littlejohn
#1
6' 0", 188 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
WR |
Broc Lowry
#12
6' 1", 210 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
QB |
Elijah Lucas
#17
6' 2", 200 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
WR |
Terence Marshall
#11
6' 2", 192 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
WR |
Lolo Mataele
#24
6' 0", 219 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
RB |
Nolan Miller
#64
6' 3", 295 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
OL |
Egypt Nelson
#8
6' 4", 200 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
WR |
Munachimdainanma Newman-Nwodika
#66
6' 3", 260 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
OL |
Adam Parks
#15
6' 4", 245 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
TE |
Trey Petty
#10
6' 0", 200 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
QB |
Alex Poholik
#54
6' 2", 300 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
C |
Mason Reynolds
#13
6' 1", 220 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
QB |
Brady Rhoad
#87
6' 3", 235 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
TE |
Ryan Rocheleau
#86
6' 4", 230 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
TE |
Ben Roebuck
#73
6' 7", 330 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
OL |
Jeremy Schleicher
#65
6' 3", 305 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
OL |
Chad Schuster
#76
6' 6", 305 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
OL |
Nathan Sines
#40
6' 6", 228 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
TE |
Brandon Smith
#60
6' 4", 315 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
OL |
Enese Tonga
#35
6' 4", 250 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
TE |
Donovan Triplett
#22
5' 7", 190 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
RB |
Liam Vaughan
#58
6' 1", 295 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
OL |
Ryan Westrich
#67
6' 6", 260 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
OL |
Hunter Whitenack
#77
6' 6", 340 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
OL |
Defense (48)
| Player | Pos |
|---|---|
|
Austin Alexander
#4
6' 3", 255 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DE |
|
Blair Alexander
#55
6' 2", 270 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DT |
Brenden Anes
#0
6' 2", 233 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
LB |
Jayden Aswell
#93
6' 5", 274 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DL |
Andrew Baker
#45
6' 1", 225 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
LB |
Max Baker
#46
6' 4", 279 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DE |
Cam'ron Barber
#17
5' 10", 170 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
CB |
Jori Benson
#90
6' 3", 290 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DT |
|
10
Justyce Betts
#10
5' 11", 220 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
LB |
Noah Bishop
#97
6' 4", 245 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DE |
Freddy Brown
#36
5' 11", 215 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
LB |
KJ Burley
#15
6' 3", 245 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DE |
Gian Carter
#7
6' 3", 231 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DL |
Trevon Collard
#29
6' 0", 170 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
S |
Kouri Crump
#26
6' 3", 205 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
S |
Micah Davis
#18
6' 1", 200 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
S |
DeJuan Echoles Jr.
#31
6' 1", 235 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DE |
Willard Ferrell
#20
6' 1", 155 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
CB |
Joshua Franklin
#1
6' 0", 175 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DB |
Dakari Frazier
#98
6' 3", 280 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DL |
Scoop Gardner Jr.
#2
6' 1", 255 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DE |
Will Gerig
#9
6' 4", 250 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DE |
Dalton Gustwiller
#96
6' 3", 305 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DL |
Teegan Haines
#39
6' 3", 210 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
LB |
Cody Haworth
#40
6' 4", 235 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DE |
August Johanningsmeier
#88
6' 4", 280 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DE |
Amarian Louis
#22
5' 8", 166 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
S |
Breck Mallory
#38
6' 2", 210 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
LB |
Jermar McCarter
#11
6' 1", 210 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
LB |
Keegan McCue
#30
5' 10", 170 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
S |
Daeh McCullough
#14
6' 1", 180 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
S |
CJ Miles Jr.
#21
6' 1", 201 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
CB |
Carlos Mitchell Jr.
#37
5' 9", 175 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
CB |
Domanick Moon
#47
6' 2", 235 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
LB |
Brodon Moore
#16
5' 9", 165 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
CB |
Dillon Moore
#12
6' 2", 223 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
LB |
Tahj Owens
#23
6' 0", 205 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
S |
Camari Patterson
#24
5' 10", 190 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
S |
Joey Pope
#6
5' 11", 165 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
S |
Angelo Pugliano
#91
6' 1", 285 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DL |
DeShawn Robinson
#95
6' 2", 303 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DL |
Jarvarius Sims
#8
6' 0", 188 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
CB |
Braden Steely
#19
5' 11", 192 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
S |
Chris Stewart
#43
6' 3", 230 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DE |
Jordon Thomas
#13
6' 0", 181 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
CB |
Zavian Tibbs
#41
6' 1", 290 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DT |
Ahmed Tounkara
#94
6' 0", 292 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
DT |
Gabe Welch
#42
6' 1", 225 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
LB |
Special Teams (6)
| Player | Pos |
|---|---|
Palmer Domschke
#20
5' 10", 186 lbs
· 4 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
PK |
Drew Doyle
#46
6' 1", 242 lbs
· 2 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
LS |
Tanner Holt
#34
6' 0", 175 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
P |
Dieter Kelly
#32
5' 11", 200 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
PK |
Ryan Millmore
#25
6' 3", 200 lbs
· 3 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
P |
Will Peterson
#28
6' 1", 215 lbs
· 1 yrs
· Western Michigan
|
LS |
Western Michigan Broncos Statistics & League Rankings
Official ESPN statistical splitPassing
Completion Percentage
71.7
Completions
33
Interception Percentage
0.00
Interceptions
0
Longest Pass
44
Net Passing Yards
355
Net Passing Yards Per Game
177.5
Passing Attempts
46
Passing Touchdown %
8.70
Passing Touchdowns
4
Passer Rating
165.1
Total Sacks
3
Sack Yards Lost
15
Yards Per Pass Attempt
7.7
Passing Yards
355
Passing Fumbles Lost
0
Team Games Played
2
Yards Per Game
317.5
Total Points Per Game
30.5
Total Points
61
Total Touchdowns
7
Passing Yards Per Game
177.5
Comp-Att
33-46
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-15
Rushing
Rushing Attempts
78
Rushing Yards
280
Yards Per Rush Attempt
3.6
Long Rushing
23
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
0
Rushing Touchdowns
3
Rushing Yards Per Game
140.0
Rushing Fumbles
0
Rushing Fumbles Lost
0
Rushing 1st downs
18
Team Games Played
2
Total Yards
635
Total Offensive Plays
127
Total Points Per Game
30.5
Total Points
61
Total Touchdowns
7
Receiving
Receptions
33
Receiving Targets
0
Receiving Yards
355
Receiving Yards
355
Receiving Touchdowns
4
Long Reception
44
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
0
Receiving Yards Per Game
177.5
Receiving Fumbles
0
Receiving Fumbles Lost
0
Receiving Yards After Catch
114
Receiving First Downs
16
Team Games Played
2
Yards Per Reception
10.8
Total Points Per Game
30.5
Total Points
61
Total Touchdowns
7
Miscellaneous
Total 1st downs
40
Rushing 1st downs
18
Passing 1st downs
16
1st downs by penalty
6
Third Down Conversions
12
Third Down Attempts
27
3rd down %
44.44
Fourth Down Conversions
1
First Downs Attempts
2
4th down %
50.00
Total Penalties
13
Total Penalty Yards
108
Possession Time Seconds
2067
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
0.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
0.00
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
0.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
0.00
Total Takeaways
5
Total Giveaways
0
Turnover Ratio
5
3rd down efficiency
12-27
4th down efficiency
1-2
Total-Yards
13-108
Defense
Solo Tackles
65
Assist Tackles
76
Total Tackles
141
Sacks
2
Sack Yards
5
Stuffs
11
Passes Defended
0
Average Interception Yards
4.0
Long Interception
4
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
Kicks Blocked
0
Tackles For Loss
2
Team Games Played
2
Defensive Interceptions
Interceptions
1
Interception Yards
4
Interception Touchdowns
0
INT: Total
1-4
General
Fumbles
3
Forced Fumbles
3
Fumbles Recovered
0
Fumbles Touchdowns
0
Games Played
2
Fumbles-Lost
3-0
Returning
Kick Returns
3
Kick Return Yards
20
Yards Per Kick Return
6.7
Long Kick Return
11
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
Punt Returns
3
Punt Return Yards
80
Yards Per Punt Return
26.7
Long Punt Return
76
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
Punt Return Fair Catches
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
Team Games Played
2
Punt: Total
3-80
Kicking
Field Goal Made
4
Field Goal Attempts
4
Field Goal Percentage
100.0
Long Field Goal Made
52
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
0
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
2
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
1
Field Goal Attempts 50+
1
Extra Points Made
7
Extra Point Attempts
7
Extra Point Percentage
100.0
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
Field Goals Made 20-29
0
Field Goals Made 30-39
2
Field Goals Made 40-49
1
Field Goals Made 50+
1
Total Kicking Points
19
Team Games Played
2
Touchback Percentage
67
Average Kickoff Return Yards
0.0
Kickoff Return Yards
0
Kickoff Returns
0
Kickoffs: Total
0-0
FG: Good-Attempts
4-4
Punting
Punts
10
Punt Yards
435
Long Punt
56
Gross Average Punt Yards
43.5
Net Average Punt Yards
43.5
Punts Blocked
0
Punts Inside 20
4
Touchbacks
1
Fair Catches
3
Punt Returns
2
Punt Return Yards
0
Average Punt Return Yards
0.0
Team Games Played
2
Punt: Total Yards
10-435
Scoring
Rushing Touchdowns
3
Receiving Touchdowns
4
Return Touchdowns
0
Total Touchdowns
7
Field Goals
4
Kick Extra Points
7
Total Two Point Conversions
0
Total Points
61
Total Points Per Game
30.5