Rhode Island at Western Michigan - 2025 Matchup Preview
Rhode Island logo Rhode Island Rams at Western Michigan BroncosWestern Michigan logo
Saturday, September 27th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Waldo Stadium - Kalamazoo, MI

 
Rams (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 0 - 0 (0 - 0 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
WMU 2nd straight Home Game
WMU is playing their 5th straight game
Our Line: -15   (SP+ WMU -16)

URI Win prob: 85% | Cover: 46%
Broncos (0 - 3) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Lance Taylor (10 - 14)
Avg Score : 12 - 31 (30 - 33 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.1 - 7.9 (#115)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
 
Rhode Island's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/27 Rhode Island at Western Michigan-15

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Rhode Island's Schedule
Western Michigan's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29 Western Michigan at Michigan State+18.549.5L 6 - 23UY
Sat 9/6 Western Michigan vs North Texas+12.056.0L 30 - 33OY
Sat 9/13 Western Michigan at Illinois+27.550.5L 0 - 38UN
Sat 9/20 Western Michigan vs Toledo+14.051.5
Sat 9/27 Western Michigan vs Rhode Island-6
Sat 10/4 Western Michigan at Massachusetts-4
Sat 10/11 Western Michigan vs Ball State-7
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/25 Western Michigan at Miami (OH)+7.5
Sat 11/1 Western Michigan vs Central Michigan-6.5
BYE WEEK
Tue 11/11 Western Michigan vs Ohio+9
Tue 11/18 Western Michigan at Northern Illinois+13.5
Tue 11/25 Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan+2

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Western Michigan's Schedule

Important Stats (2025)
 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
URI0%00%000%000%00%0%0000
WMU#134 (-.08)31% (132)1233% (123)2.48 (113)11928% (132)1221.31 (133)#105 (.21)48% (120)31.354% (130)43% (96)4.89 (119)550.30.7
 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
URI0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
WMU#43 (.24)45% (33)45% (59)3.05 (62)18446% (27)1874.11 (49)#122 (.29)49% (128)48% (115)51% (132)4.38 (119)39.211.6



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
URI Offense0000%00000000%0%0%0%0%
WMU Defense331.33348.4%4.890.7 - - - - - 51%48%54%43%14%.21
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
URI Defense0000%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
WMU Offense3123031.1%1.310.3132411191223.162%37%33%28%19%-.08

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Rhode Island00:000NAN%0%0000000100
Western Michigan328:5513.335%17%6.7550.30.76.33126.5
Run Game Stats (2025)
 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
URI Offense00%0%000000%0%0
WMU Defense351% (76)54% (130) - - - - .25 (117)3.32 (124)75% (80)10% (72)1.04 (88)
 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
URI Defense00%0% - - - - 00%0%0
WMU Offense362% (12)33% (123)38.3119.33.12 (109)-.04 (118)2.48 (113)58% (109)15% (129)1.09 (42)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
URI Offense00%0%000000000%0%0%0
WMU Defense348% (55)43% (96) - - - - - - 1 (87).2 (63)1.2 (17)28% (120)40% (125).44 (107)4% (108)1.5 (21)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
URI Defense00%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
WMU Offense337% (124)28% (132)1223.71225.210.21 (123)1 (23)-.11 (133)1.4 (92)39% (128)27% (101).19 (102)4% (51)1.9 (77)

Rhode Island's Power Ratings
Rhode Island's Power Rating: #NR
Rhode Island's Offense Rating: #NR
Rhode Island's Defense Rating: #NR
2025 Talent Rating: #
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Rhode Island's 2025 Expected Record: -
Rhode Island's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Rhode Island's Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Rhode Island's Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A

Average Talent
Average CAA Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85

Power Ratings Matchup
Rhode Island:    Western Michigan: -15.13

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Rhode Island:    Western Michigan: -16.4




Western Michigan's Power Ratings
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -15.13 #126
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 2.61 #118
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 21.47 #123
2025 Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Western Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9
Western Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #122
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85


Rhode Island Scoring
Offense: 0 PPG
Offense on Road: 0
Defense: 0 PPG
Defense on Road: 0

Rhode Island's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Rhode Island 16
Western Michigan 11


Total Points: 27

Western Michigan Scoring
Offense: 12 PPG
Offense at Home: 30
Defense: 31.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 33

Western Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 3
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Western Michigan000 Overs
Rhode Island000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#NR) Rhode Island Info
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: -


Record on Road: 0 - 0 (0 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )

Rhode Island Highlights

Rhode Island Deficiencies
Rhode Island has a really bad Offense

Performance GradesPerf Grades
CategoryCatWMUURI
OverallOver#111
OffenseOff#109
DefenseDef#109
Special TeamsST#42
PassingPass#110
RushingRush#83
Run BlockRBLK#108
Pass BlockPBLK#92
Route RunningWR Rt#101
TacklingTkl#84
Run DefenseR Def#112
Pass Rush DefPRush#55
Coverage DefCov#112

Weather Forecast
Playing in Waldo Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: URI | WMU
Depth Chart: URI | WMU
Rosters: URI | WMU
(#126) Western Michigan Info
Power Rating: -15.13 #126
Offense Rating: 2.61 #118
Defense Rating: 21.47 #123
Overall SP+ Rating: -16.4 #122
Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Defense SP+ Rating: 35.0 #115
Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Expected Record: 4.1 - 7.9

Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 62%, Pass: 37%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 31%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 1.31 PPO
Awful Run Success 33%
Awful Pass Success 28%
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 48%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.89 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 54%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position

Western Michigan has lost 4 straight
Western Michigan has lost 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 0 - 1 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)

Western Michigan Notes
(8/30) QB B Jones starter, B Lowry is QB2, both bad
(8/30) Run game alarming bad vs Mich St, 1.2 ypc
(3/26) QB Lowry was backup LY, limited options
(3/26) RB Buckley was co starter LY, limited depth
(3/26) WR rebuild, 3 portal adds. Have depth
(3/26) OL good LY, 2/5 back. 3 P4 portal adds
(3/26) Def awful LY, replace a lot. 7 portal adds
(3/26) New DC O'Leary was S coach at ND

Western Michigan Highlights
Western Michigan is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
Western Michigan is Undefeated vs Spread as Home Underdogs

Western Michigan Defense Sacks the QB a lot

Western Michigan has a great TO Margin (#11)

Western Michigan Deficiencies
Western Michigan has a really bad Offense
Western Michigan Can Not Run the Ball (#108)
Western Michigan offense is really bad (#132)
Western Michigan Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#110)
Western Michigan offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#133)
Western Michigan run game is really bad (#123)
Western Michigan pass game is really bad (#132)
Western Michigan offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Western Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Western Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points at Home
Western Michigan has a bad defense (#120)
Western Michigan has a bad defensive line (#124)
Western Michigan has a bad red zone defense (#119)


  
Rhode Island's OC
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Devin Farrell579958%862418.7
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Antwain Littleton II (Tr)6430134.726
Devin Farrell178304.920
Gabe Winowich3200.72
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Marquis Buchanan16322220.159
Greg Gaines III17209012.337
Aboraa Kwarteng8154019.349
Connor Finer7104014.935

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Rhode Island's DC
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD

Western Michigan's OC Walt Bell
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Broc Lowry203656%244106.8
Brady Jones163546%122013.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jalen Buckley4514603.226
Broc Lowry2312525.425
Devin Miles195602.98
Ofa Mataele84605.821
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Baylin Brooks (Tr)7114016.342
Tailique Williams (Tr)674012.335
Jalen Buckley65819.734
Blake Bosma64908.215

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Western Michigan's DC Chris O'Leary
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tate Hallock181000
Sefa Saipaia Jr.181100
Jarvarius Sims (Tr)152102
Micah Davis (Tr)140010
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Nadame Tucker (Tr)105310
Rodney McGraw83300
Jarvarius Sims (Tr)152102
Sefa Saipaia Jr.181100
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Joshua Franklin50002
Jarvarius Sims (Tr)152102
Kershawn Fisher (Tr)71022