Western Michigan Broncos at Bowling Green Falcons
Tuesday, November 12th 2024 (7:00 PM EST)
Bowling Green -9.5 (57.5) (-345) Open: -7.0
Bowling Green 31 - Western Michigan: 13 (Mid-American)
Broncos (6 - 7) (5 - 8 - 0)
Coach Lance Taylor (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 29 - 31 (22 - 34 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6 - 7 (#72)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
Coach Lance Taylor (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 29 - 31 (22 - 34 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6 - 7 (#72)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 2)
Our Line: Bowling Green -10.5 (SP+ BGSU -8)
Projected Score: WMU: 22 - BGSU: 33 (54)
BGSU Win prob: 79% | Cover: 55%
WMU Travel: 120 miles
Projected Score: WMU: 22 - BGSU: 33 (54)
BGSU Win prob: 79% | Cover: 55%
WMU Travel: 120 miles
Falcons (7 - 6) (6 - 7 - 0)
Coach Scot Loeffler (20 - 35)
Avg Score : 27 - 22 (24 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7 - 6 (#59)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Coach Scot Loeffler (20 - 35)
Avg Score : 27 - 22 (24 - 19 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7 - 6 (#59)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
| Western Michigan's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/30 | Western Michigan at Wisconsin | +24.0 | 57.0 | L 14 - 28 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Western Michigan at Ohio State | +37.5 | 54.5 | L 0 - 56 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Western Michigan vs Bethune-Cookman | -33.5 | 54.5 | W 59 - 31 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/28 | Western Michigan at Marshall | +3.5 | 53.5 | L 20 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/5 | Western Michigan at Ball State | -10.0 | 57.5 | W 45 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/12 | Western Michigan vs Akron | -9.5 | 48.5 | W 34 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Western Michigan at Buffalo | -1.0 | 49.5 | W 48 - 41 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Western Michigan vs Kent State | -19.0 | 61.0 | W 52 - 21 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/6 | Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois | +2.5 | 51.5 | L 28 - 42 | O | N | |
| Tue 11/12 | Western Michigan at Bowling Green | +9.5 | 57.5 | L 13 - 31 | U | N | |
| Tue 11/19 | Western Michigan at Central Michigan | -6.0 | 56.0 | L 14 - 16 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan | -6.5 | 56.5 | W 26 - 18 | U | Y | |
| Sat 12/14 | Western Michigan vs South Alabama | +6.0 | 53.5 | L 23 - 30 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 5
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 0
Predictions for Western Michigan's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 5
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 0
| Bowling Green's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/29 | Bowling Green vs Fordham | -15.5 | 60.5 | W 41 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Bowling Green at Penn State | +35.5 | 51.5 | L 27 - 34 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/21 | Bowling Green at Texas A&M | +21.0 | 50.5 | L 20 - 26 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | Bowling Green vs Old Dominion | -11.0 | 51.5 | L 27 - 30 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/5 | Bowling Green at Akron | -17.0 | 48.5 | W 27 - 20 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/12 | Bowling Green vs Northern Illinois | -3.0 | 46.5 | L 7 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/19 | Bowling Green vs Kent State | -24.0 | 54.5 | W 27 - 6 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/26 | Bowling Green at Toledo | +1.5 | 47.5 | W 41 - 26 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/5 | Bowling Green at Central Michigan | -14.5 | 47.5 | W 23 - 13 | U | N | |
| Tue 11/12 | Bowling Green vs Western Michigan | -9.5 | 57.5 | W 31 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Bowling Green at Ball State | -12.5 | 54.5 | W 38 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Fri 11/29 | Bowling Green vs Miami (OH) | -3.0 | 37.5 | L 12 - 28 | O | N | |
| Thu 12/26 | Bowling Green vs Arkansas State | -10.5 | 54.5 | L 31 - 38 | O | N | |
Total: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 5
Losses: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 0
Predictions for Bowling Green's Schedule
Played: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 5
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 5
Losses: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2023)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | #85 (.16) | 40% (90) | 28.9 | 41% (87) | 3.09 (71) | 153 | 40% (87) | 211 | 3.89 (72) | #92 (.22) | 44% (101) | 31.3 | 46% (99) | 44% (99) | 4.15 (105) | 62.3 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| BGSU | #74 (.18) | 41% (81) | 27.1 | 45% (46) | 3.06 (81) | 137 | 39% (98) | 189 | 3.65 (87) | #44 (.15) | 42% (63) | 21.6 | 48% (119) | 36% (11) | 3.71 (62) | 60.9 | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| BGSU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 12 | 28.9 | 22 | 40.3% | 3.89 | 1.1 | 20 | 365 | 153 | 211 | 3.8 | 54% | 45% | 41% | 40% | 16% | .16 |
| BGSU Defense | 13 | 21.6 | 18.5 | 41.6% | 3.71 | 2.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 54% | 44% | 48% | 36% | 17% | .15 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 12 | 31.3 | 34.4 | 44.3% | 4.15 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% | 48% | 46% | 44% | 19% | .22 |
| BGSU Offense | 13 | 27.1 | 24.2 | 41.2% | 3.65 | 1.5 | 17 | 326 | 137 | 189 | 4.2 | 48% | 50% | 45% | 39% | 18% | .18 |
Additional Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 12 | 29:55 | 19.6 | 36% | 49% | 7.1 | 62.3 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 5.2 | 2 | 0 | 28.3 |
| Bowling Green | 13 | 30:30 | 16.8 | 33% | 60% | 6.9 | 60.9 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 4.9 | 2.5 | 3 | 33.8 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 12 | 54% (38) | 41% (87) | 39.9 | 153.3 | 3.8 | 21 (54) | .15 (73) | 3.09 (71) | 75% (58) | 10% (66) | 1 (65) |
| BGSU Defense | 13 | 54% (112) | 48% (119) | - | - | - | - | .22 (108) | 3.28 (105) | 80% (110) | 10% (67) | 0.95 (41) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 12 | 50% (74) | 46% (99) | - | - | - | - | .17 (91) | 3.48 (127) | 81% (112) | 11% (44) | 0.95 (40) |
| BGSU Offense | 13 | 48% (82) | 45% (46) | 33 | 137.4 | 4.2 | 22 (51) | .16 (65) | 3.06 (81) | 80% (18) | 13% (121) | 1.09 (24) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 12 | 45% (98) | 40% (87) | 20.6 | 32.8 | 211.2 | 6.5 | 10.3 | 13 (111) | 9 (40) | .2 (96) | 1.5 (105) | 30% (29) | 25% (113) | .25 (93) | 6% (88) | 2 (96) |
| BGSU Defense | 13 | 44% (17) | 36% (11) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 17 (3) | .21 (35) | 1.7 (111) | 33% (46) | 28% (38) | .32 (71) | 7% (21) | 2.1 (72) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 12 | 48% (47) | 44% (99) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (87) | .33 (104) | 1.6 (78) | 31% (94) | 30% (71) | .23 (29) | 9% (7) | 1.9 (31) |
| BGSU Offense | 13 | 50% (60) | 39% (98) | 16.5 | 27.5 | 188.8 | 6.9 | 11.5 | 17 (85) | 14 (107) | .27 (72) | 1.7 (35) | 36% (127) | 31% (67) | .29 (82) | 6% (54) | 2 (82) |
Western Michigan's Power Ratings
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -10.37 #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
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -10.37 #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
Power Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: -10.37 Bowling Green: 0.215
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: -10.2 Bowling Green: -1.8
Western Michigan: -10.37 Bowling Green: 0.215
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: -10.2 Bowling Green: -1.8
Bowling Green's Power Ratings
Bowling Green's Power Rating: 0.215 #73
Bowling Green's Offense Rating: 20.86 #56
Bowling Green's Defense Rating: 7.25 #46
2024 Talent Rating: 478.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Bowling Green's 2024 Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
Bowling Green's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.8 #77
Bowling Green's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.6 #79
Bowling Green's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #75
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 514.62
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Bowling Green's Power Rating: 0.215 #73
Bowling Green's Offense Rating: 20.86 #56
Bowling Green's Defense Rating: 7.25 #46
2024 Talent Rating: 478.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Bowling Green's 2024 Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
Bowling Green's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.8 #77
Bowling Green's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.6 #79
Bowling Green's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #75
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 514.62
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Western Michigan Scoring
Offense: 28.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 22
Defense: 31.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 34.4
Western Michigan's 2024 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Record on Road: 2 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 5 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 0
Offense: 28.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 22
Defense: 31.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 34.4
Western Michigan's 2024 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Record on Road: 2 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 5 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Bowling Green 33
Western Michigan 22
Projected Total Points: 54
Bowling Green 33
Western Michigan 22
Projected Total Points: 54
Bowling Green Scoring
Offense: 27.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 24.2
Defense: 21.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.5
Bowling Green's 2024 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 7 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 4 - 0
Offense: 27.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 24.2
Defense: 21.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 18.5
Bowling Green's 2024 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 7 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 2 - 4 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11/12 | Bowling Green | 31 | Western Michigan | 13 | Bowling Green | Bowling Green -9.5 | Bowling Green | 57.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 11/21 | Western Michigan | 10 | Bowling Green | 34 | Bowling Green | Bowling Green -2 | Bowling Green | 54.5 | Under |
| 2022 | 11/02 | Bowling Green | 13 | Western Michigan | 9 | Bowling Green | Bowling Green -5 | Western Michigan | 48.0 | Under |
| 2019 | 10/26 | Western Michigan | 49 | Bowling Green | 10 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -26.5 | Western Michigan | 65.5 | Under |
| 2018 | 10/13 | Bowling Green | 35 | Western Michigan | 42 | Western Michigan | Western Michigan -14.5 | Bowling Green | 68.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 11/11 | Western Michigan | 27 | Bowling Green | 41 | Bowling Green | Bowling Green -4.5 | Bowling Green | 72.0 | Under |
| 2014 | 10/18 | Bowling Green | 14 | Western Michigan | 26 | Western Michigan | Bowling Green -2.5 | Western Michigan | 0 | |
| 2011 | 10/08 | Western Michigan | 45 | Bowling Green | 21 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2010 | 11/26 | Bowling Green | 7 | Western Michigan | 41 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2005 | 10/22 | Bowling Green | 14 | Western Michigan | 45 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2004 | 11/06 | Bowling Green | 52 | Western Michigan | 0 | Bowling Green | ||||
| 2003 | 10/11 | Western Michigan | 21 | Bowling Green | 32 | Bowling Green | ||||
| 2002 | 10/19 | Bowling Green | 48 | Western Michigan | 45 | Bowling Green | ||||
| 2001 | 10/13 | Western Michigan | 37 | Bowling Green | 28 | Western Michigan |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | 7 | 4 | 1 Overs |
| Western Michigan | 7 | 3 | 5 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 7 - 7 | 3 - 4 | 2 - 2 | 1 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 7 - 7 | 4 - 3 | 2 - 1 | 2 - 2 |
(#103) Western Michigan Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -10.37 #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
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -10.37 #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
Power #103
#73Off #41
#56Def #113
#46Talent #79
#106SP+ #105
#77SP+ Off #86
#79SP+ Def #120
#75Rematch from Week 12
Bowling Green -9.5 (57.5)
Bowling Green won vs Western Michigan this year (31-13)
Previous Matchups
Bowling Green beat Western Michigan last year (31-13)
Bowling Green beat Western Michigan in 2023 (34-10)
Bowling Green beat Western Michigan in 2022 (13-9)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Doyt Perry Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 43° - Wind: 6 mph
Team Information
Injuries: WMU | BGSU
Depth Chart: WMU | BGSU
Rosters: WMU | BGSU
(#73) Bowling Green Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 0.215 #73
Offense Rating: 20.86 #56
Defense Rating: 7.25 #46
Overall SP+ Rating: -1.8 #77
Offense SP+ Rating: 25.6 #79
Defense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #75
Talent Rating: 478.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 47%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 43%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.84 PPO
Poor Run Success 41%
Good Pass Success 44%
Bad OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 38%
Good in Scoring Position 3.47 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Great Pass Def Success 37%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position
Bowling Green Notes
(11/13) Off better, Rgame good 220+, 7.4 ypc in WMU W
(11/8) Off OK vs CMU, Rgame 181, 5.2 ypc. Def great TW
(10/20) Bazelak torched Kent St, Rgame was really bad
(10/14) QB Bazelak hurt vs N. Illinois (day to day)
(10/14) Backup QB Lucian A. cannot throw the ball
(10/13) Scored open TD and 0 after in 17-7 L (N Ill)
(9/28) Bazelak 300 yds in W over ODU, Rgame really bad
(9/26) Great fight w/ A&M. Off is good, Def is underrated
(9/8) Nearly upset PSU, QB Bazelak/WR Fannin v good
(8/6) 14 starters back w/ momentum. MAC sleeper
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 0.215 #73
Offense Rating: 20.86 #56
Defense Rating: 7.25 #46
Overall SP+ Rating: -1.8 #77
Offense SP+ Rating: 25.6 #79
Defense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #75
Talent Rating: 478.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 7.0 - 6.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 47%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 43%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.84 PPO
Poor Run Success 41%
Good Pass Success 44%
Bad OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 38%
Good in Scoring Position 3.47 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Great Pass Def Success 37%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position
Bowling Green Notes
(11/13) Off better, Rgame good 220+, 7.4 ypc in WMU W
(11/8) Off OK vs CMU, Rgame 181, 5.2 ypc. Def great TW
(10/20) Bazelak torched Kent St, Rgame was really bad
(10/14) QB Bazelak hurt vs N. Illinois (day to day)
(10/14) Backup QB Lucian A. cannot throw the ball
(10/13) Scored open TD and 0 after in 17-7 L (N Ill)
(9/28) Bazelak 300 yds in W over ODU, Rgame really bad
(9/26) Great fight w/ A&M. Off is good, Def is underrated
(9/8) Nearly upset PSU, QB Bazelak/WR Fannin v good
(8/6) 14 starters back w/ momentum. MAC sleeper
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broc Lowry (Tr) | 4 | 8 | 50% | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Ryan Millmore | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Nixon | 132 | 874 | 12 | 6.6 | 92 |
| Jalen Buckley | 120 | 657 | 8 | 5.5 | 61 |
| Broc Lowry (Tr) | 22 | 123 | 3 | 5.6 | 40 |
| Jamal Hailey | 6 | 60 | 1 | 10.0 | 48 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malique Dieudonne | 12 | 209 | 2 | 17.4 | 43 |
| Jordin Parker (Tr) | 12 | 140 | 0 | 11.7 | 38 |
| Jalen Buckley | 12 | 98 | 0 | 8.2 | 24 |
| Christopher Toudle | 8 | 91 | 1 | 11.4 | 23 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Hallock | 84 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Aaron Wofford | 64 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Corey Walker | 38 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Anterio Thompson (Tr) | 34 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Walker | 38 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Mason Nelson | 31 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Isaiah Green | 28 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Popeye Williams (Tr) | 19 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Hallock | 84 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Corey Walker | 38 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Nyquan Washington | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucian Anderson III | 5 | 12 | 42% | 32 | 1 | 1 | 2.7 |
| Baron May | 1 | 1 | 100% | 43 | 1 | 0 | 43.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terion Stewart | 166 | 898 | 6 | 5.4 | 73 |
| Rahkeem Smith | 20 | 128 | 3 | 6.4 | 40 |
| Lucian Anderson III | 19 | 67 | 2 | 3.5 | 19 |
| Justin Pegues (Tr) | 13 | 51 | 0 | 3.9 | 14 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Johnson Jr. (Tr) | 49 | 573 | 3 | 11.7 | 50 |
| Rahkeem Smith | 25 | 349 | 3 | 14.0 | 66 |
| Finn Hogan | 17 | 175 | 0 | 10.3 | 33 |
| Justin Pegues (Tr) | 11 | 44 | 0 | 4.0 | 7 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Sipp Jr. | 79 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| CJ Brown (Tr) | 73 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Tracy Revels | 40 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Darius McClendon (Tr) | 31 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Sipp Jr. | 79 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Darius McClendon (Tr) | 31 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Bradley | 22 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Todd Bumphis (Tr) | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Corey Benjamin | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Todd Bumphis (Tr) | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Joseph Sipp Jr. | 79 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 2 |