Bethune-Cookman at Western Michigan Game Matchup
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Saturday, September 14th 2024 (6:30 PM EDT)
Western Michigan -33.5 (54.5) (-15000)  Open: -33.0 | 51.5
Western Michigan 59 - Bethune-Cookman: 31

 
Wildcats (0 - 2) (1 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 17 - 54 (17 - 54 on Road)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
BCU coming off BYE
Our Line: -8   (SP+ WMU -10)
WMU Win prob: 100% | Cover: 46%
Broncos (6 - 7) (5 - 8 - 0)
Coach Lance Taylor (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 29 - 31 (40 - 27 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6 - 7 (#72)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Bethune-Cookman's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/31 Bethune-Cookman at South Florida+1.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/14 Bethune-Cookman at Western Michigan+33.554.5L 31 - 59OY

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Predictions for Bethune-Cookman's Schedule
Western Michigan's 2024 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/30 Western Michigan at Wisconsin+24.057.0L 14 - 28UY
Sat 9/7 Western Michigan at Ohio State+37.554.5L 0 - 56ON
Sat 9/14 Western Michigan vs Bethune-Cookman-33.554.5W 59 - 31ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/28 Western Michigan at Marshall+3.553.5L 20 - 27UN
Sat 10/5 Western Michigan at Ball State-10.057.5W 45 - 42ON
Sat 10/12 Western Michigan vs Akron-9.548.5W 34 - 24OY
Sat 10/19 Western Michigan at Buffalo-1.049.5W 48 - 41OY
Sat 10/26 Western Michigan vs Kent State-19.061.0W 52 - 21OY
BYE WEEK
Wed 11/6 Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois+2.551.5L 28 - 42ON
Tue 11/12 Western Michigan at Bowling Green+9.557.5L 13 - 31UN
Tue 11/19 Western Michigan at Central Michigan-6.056.0L 14 - 16UN
Sat 11/30 Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan-6.556.5W 26 - 18UY
Sat 12/14 Western Michigan vs South Alabama+6.053.5L 23 - 30UN

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Predictions for Western Michigan's Schedule

Important Stats (2023)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
BCU0%170%000%000%53.50%0%0000
WMU#85 (.16)40% (90)28.941% (87)3.09 (71)15340% (87)2113.89 (72)#92 (.22)44% (101)31.346% (99)44% (99)4.15 (105)62.31.11.5
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
BCU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
WMU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
BCU Offense217170%00000000%0%0%0%0%
WMU Defense1231.327.244.3%4.151.5 - - - - - 50%48%46%44%19%.22
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
BCU Defense253.553.50%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
WMU Offense1228.939.840.3%3.891.1203651532113.854%45%41%40%16%.16

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Bethune-Cookman20:000NAN%0%0000000100
Western Michigan1229:5519.636%49%7.162.31.11.55.22028.3
Run Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
BCU Offense20%0%000000%0%0
WMU Defense1250% (74)46% (99) - - - - .17 (91)3.48 (127)81% (112)11% (44)0.95 (40)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
BCU Defense20%0% - - - - 00%0%0
WMU Offense1254% (38)41% (87)39.9153.33.821 (54).15 (73)3.09 (71)75% (58)10% (66)1 (65)

Pass Game Stats (2024)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
BCU Offense20%0%000000000%0%0%0
WMU Defense1248% (47)44% (99) - - - - - - 9 (87).33 (104)1.6 (78)31% (94)30% (71).23 (29)9% (7)1.9 (31)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
BCU Defense20%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
WMU Offense1245% (98)40% (87)20.632.8211.26.510.313 (111)9 (40).2 (96)1.5 (105)30% (29)25% (113).25 (93)6% (88)2 (96)

Bethune-Cookman's Power Ratings
Bethune-Cookman's Power Rating: #NR
Bethune-Cookman's Offense Rating: #NR
Bethune-Cookman's Defense Rating: #NR
2024 Talent Rating: #
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Bethune-Cookman's 2024 Expected Record: -
Bethune-Cookman's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Bethune-Cookman's Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Bethune-Cookman's Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A

Average Talent
Average SWAC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99

Power Ratings Matchup
Bethune-Cookman:    Western Michigan: -7.785

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Bethune-Cookman:    Western Michigan: -10.2




Western Michigan's Power Ratings
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -7.785 #103
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 22.99 #41
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 15.82 #113
2024 Talent Rating: 588.00 #79
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Western Michigan's 2024 Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Western Michigan's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.2 #105
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.7 #86
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #120

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 514.62
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99


Bethune-Cookman Scoring
Offense: 17 PPG
Offense on Road: 17
Defense: 53.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 53.5

Bethune-Cookman's 2024 Record
Record: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Western Michigan 44
Bethune-Cookman 23

Projected Total Points: 65
Western Michigan Scoring
Offense: 28.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 39.8
Defense: 31.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 27.2

Western Michigan's 2024 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202409/14Western Michigan59Bethune-Cookman31Western MichiganWestern Michigan -33.5Bethune-Cookman54.5Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Western Michigan101 Overs
Bethune-Cookman010 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 00 - 10 - 10 - 0
Road Teams0 - 11 - 00 - 01 - 0

(#NR) Bethune-Cookman Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Talent Rating: #
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -

Team Profile






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Bethune-Cookman     Ratings Matchup     Western Michigan
Power #NR
#103
Off #NR
#41
Def #NR
#113
Talent #
#79
SP+ #N/A
#105
SP+ Off #N/A
#86
SP+ Def #N/A
#120

Rematch from Week 3
Western Michigan -33.5 (54.5)
Western Michigan won vs Bethune-Cookman this year (59-31)

Previous Matchups
Western Michigan beat Bethune-Cookman last year (59-31)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Waldo Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 79°

Team Information
Injuries: BCU | WMU
Depth Chart: BCU | WMU
Rosters: BCU | WMU
(#103) Western Michigan Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -7.785 #103
Offense Rating: 22.99 #41
Defense Rating: 15.82 #113
Overall SP+ Rating: -10.2 #105
Offense SP+ Rating: 24.7 #86
Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #120
Talent Rating: 588.00 #79
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0

Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 45%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.11 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Good Pass Success 46%
Good OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 49%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.38 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 48%
Awful Pass Def Success 51%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position


Western Michigan Notes
(11/25) 3 str L's, zero Rgame, QB sucked, Vs EMU 4 bowl
(11/13) QBs/Rgame awful vs BG, Run Def torched in L
(11/7) TO's, stupidity cost vs N Ill. QB Wolff a fraud
(10/22) Def stop rate 47% (#125) into week 9
(10/20) Off torched Buffalo, Def awful vs both Pass & Run
(10/18) Better than record, sched rough, close losses
(10/13) Rgame good, Pass D torched by Akron. Def 4 TOs
(10/4) Run a lot w/ good success. Def awful so far
(10/4) Let's see how they play now sched lightens up
(8/15) DBs supposed to be near the best in the MAC


  
Bethune-Cookman's OC
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Bethune-Cookman's DC
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Western Michigan's OC Walt Bell
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Broc Lowry (Tr)4850%21002.6
Ryan Millmore010%0010.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jaden Nixon132874126.692
Jalen Buckley12065785.561
Broc Lowry (Tr)2212335.640
Jamal Hailey660110.048
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Malique Dieudonne12209217.443
Jordin Parker (Tr)12140011.738
Jalen Buckley129808.224
Christopher Toudle891111.423

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Western Michigan's DC Scott Power
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tate Hallock845005
Aaron Wofford642114
Corey Walker387635
Anterio Thompson (Tr)342152
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Corey Walker387635
Mason Nelson319311
Isaiah Green283240
Popeye Williams (Tr)192150
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tate Hallock845005
Corey Walker387635
Nyquan Washington313005