Ball State Cardinals at Western Michigan Broncos
Saturday, October 11th 2025 (3:30 PM EDT)
Western Michigan -9.5 (43.5) (-340) Open: -10.0
Western Michigan 42 - Ball State: 0 (Mid-American)
Cardinals (4 - 8) (7 - 5 - 0)
Coach Mike Uremovich (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 16 - 30 (10 - 36 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#98)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 6)
Coach Mike Uremovich (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 16 - 30 (10 - 36 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#98)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 6)
WMU is playing their 7th straight game
Our Line: Western Michigan -17 (SP+ WMU -22)
Projected Score: BALL: 14 - WMU: 31 (44)
WMU Win prob: 79% | Cover: 55%
BALL Travel: 143 miles
Our Line: Western Michigan -17 (SP+ WMU -22)
Projected Score: BALL: 14 - WMU: 31 (44)
WMU Win prob: 79% | Cover: 55%
BALL Travel: 143 miles
Broncos (10 - 4) (10 - 3 - 1)
Coach Lance Taylor (10 - 14)
Avg Score : 25 - 17 (29 - 16 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9.5 - 4.5 (#25)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 6)
Coach Lance Taylor (10 - 14)
Avg Score : 25 - 17 (29 - 16 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9.5 - 4.5 (#25)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 6)
| Ball State's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Ball State at Purdue | +16.5 | 50.5 | L 0 - 31 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Ball State at Auburn | +43.0 | 52.5 | L 3 - 42 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Ball State vs New Hampshire | -3.0 | 46.5 | W 34 - 29 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Ball State at UConn | +21.0 | 53.5 | L 25 - 31 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/4 | Ball State vs Ohio | +14.0 | 52.5 | W 20 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Ball State at Western Michigan | +9.5 | 43.5 | L 0 - 42 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/18 | Ball State vs Akron | +2.5 | 44.5 | W 42 - 28 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/25 | Ball State at Northern Illinois | +6.5 | 41.5 | L 7 - 21 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/5 | Ball State vs Kent State | -3.0 | 48.5 | W 17 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/15 | Ball State vs Eastern Michigan | +2.5 | 48.5 | L 9 - 24 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/22 | Ball State at Toledo | +29.5 | 45.5 | L 9 - 38 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Ball State at Miami (OH) | +16.5 | 40.5 | L 24 - 45 | O | N | |
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 0
Predictions for Ball State's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 0
| Western Michigan's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | Western Michigan at Michigan State | +18.5 | 49.5 | L 6 - 23 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Western Michigan vs North Texas | +12.0 | 56.0 | L 30 - 33 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Western Michigan at Illinois | +27.5 | 50.5 | L 0 - 38 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/20 | Western Michigan vs Toledo | +13.5 | 48.5 | W 14 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/27 | Western Michigan vs Rhode Island | -7.5 | 45.5 | W 47 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/4 | Western Michigan at Massachusetts | -12.5 | 46.5 | W 21 - 3 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Western Michigan vs Ball State | -9.5 | 43.5 | W 42 - 0 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/25 | Western Michigan at Miami (OH) | +2.5 | 40.5 | L 17 - 26 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/1 | Western Michigan vs Central Michigan | -6.0 | 43.5 | W 24 - 21 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/11 | Western Michigan vs Ohio | -1.5 | 46.5 | W 17 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Tue 11/18 | Western Michigan at Northern Illinois | -7.0 | 39.5 | W 35 - 19 | O | Y | |
| Tue 11/25 | Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan | -10.0 | 49.0 | W 31 - 21 | O | N | |
| Sat 12/6 | Western Michigan vs Miami (OH) | -2.5 | 44.5 | W 23 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Fri 12/19 | Western Michigan vs Kennesaw State | -3.0 | 47.0 | W 41 - 6 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 3, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Western Michigan's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 3, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2024)
Overall Stats 2024
Additional Stats 2024
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL | #98 (.14) | 42% (78) | 15.8 | 44% (70) | 3.06 (61) | 103 | 41% (72) | 245 | 3.94 (65) | #128 (.32) | 46% (118) | 29.8 | 46% (103) | 47% (121) | 4.81 (133) | 45.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| WMU | #43 (.24) | 45% (33) | 24.9 | 45% (59) | 3.05 (62) | 184 | 46% (27) | 187 | 4.11 (49) | #122 (.29) | 49% (128) | 17.4 | 48% (115) | 51% (132) | 4.38 (119) | 39.2 | 1 | 1.6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| WMU | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2024
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Offense | 12 | 15.8 | 9.7 | 42.1% | 3.94 | 1.2 | 20 | 348 | 103 | 245 | 3.4 | 42% | 58% | 44% | 41% | 19% | .14 |
| WMU Defense | 13 | 17.4 | 15.7 | 49.1% | 4.38 | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | - | 56% | 44% | 48% | 51% | 18% | .29 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Defense | 12 | 29.8 | 35.7 | 46.5% | 4.81 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 47% | 52% | 46% | 47% | 13% | .32 |
| WMU Offense | 13 | 24.9 | 29 | 45.2% | 4.11 | 1 | 19 | 371 | 184 | 187 | 5 | 55% | 45% | 45% | 46% | 15% | .24 |
Additional Stats 2024
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State | 12 | 30:58 | 20.3 | 42% | 46% | 4.9 | 45.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 2 | 30.3 |
| Western Michigan | 13 | 29:58 | 19.5 | 35% | 59% | 4.1 | 39.2 | 1 | 1.6 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 1 | 31.3 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Offense | 12 | 42% (120) | 44% (70) | 30.8 | 103.4 | 3.4 | 10 (122) | .1 (91) | 3.06 (61) | 80% (23) | 11% (99) | 0.87 (117) |
| WMU Defense | 13 | 56% (123) | 48% (115) | - | - | - | - | .19 (105) | 3.18 (96) | 76% (84) | 10% (66) | 1.01 (81) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Defense | 12 | 47% (34) | 46% (103) | - | - | - | - | .22 (116) | 3.17 (90) | 74% (72) | 9% (103) | 1.08 (110) |
| WMU Offense | 13 | 55% (35) | 45% (59) | 36.8 | 184.2 | 5 | 28 (25) | .18 (43) | 3.05 (62) | 75% (53) | 10% (64) | 1.07 (33) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Offense | 12 | 58% (16) | 41% (72) | 23.3 | 36.6 | 244.7 | 6.7 | 10.5 | 26 (26) | 11 (72) | .19 (98) | 1.6 (73) | 33% (93) | 28% (101) | .29 (88) | 8% (123) | 2.2 (15) |
| WMU Defense | 13 | 44% (12) | 51% (132) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (93) | .44 (127) | 1.5 (31) | 27% (125) | 33% (103) | .33 (81) | 8% (19) | 1.9 (39) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALL Defense | 12 | 52% (100) | 47% (121) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (93) | .44 (128) | 1.8 (119) | 33% (55) | 40% (133) | .57 (131) | 5% (115) | 2.2 (115) |
| WMU Offense | 13 | 45% (100) | 46% (27) | 16.3 | 24.9 | 187 | 7.5 | 11.5 | 18 (68) | 9 (48) | .32 (40) | 1.5 (98) | 28% (16) | 31% (71) | .27 (91) | 6% (59) | 1.9 (108) |
Ball State's Power Ratings
Ball State's Power Rating: -20.23 #131
Ball State's Offense Rating: -1.10 #136
Ball State's Defense Rating: 19.13 #98
2025 Talent Rating: 588.00 #97
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Ball State's 2025 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Ball State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -23.0 #132
Ball State's Offense SP+ Rating: 13.4 #134
Ball State's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.4 #115
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 571
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Ball State's Power Rating: -20.23 #131
Ball State's Offense Rating: -1.10 #136
Ball State's Defense Rating: 19.13 #98
2025 Talent Rating: 588.00 #97
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Ball State's 2025 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Ball State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -23.0 #132
Ball State's Offense SP+ Rating: 13.4 #134
Ball State's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.4 #115
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 571
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Ball State: -20.23 Western Michigan: -4.43
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Ball State: -23.0 Western Michigan: -1.4
Ball State: -20.23 Western Michigan: -4.43
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Ball State: -23.0 Western Michigan: -1.4
Western Michigan's Power Ratings
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -4.43 #109
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 3.31 #124
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 15.77 #85
2025 Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Western Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 9.5 - 4.5
Western Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.4 #78
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 21.7 #105
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.8 #42
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 571
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -4.43 #109
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 3.31 #124
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 15.77 #85
2025 Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Western Michigan's 2025 Expected Record: 9.5 - 4.5
Western Michigan's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.4 #78
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 21.7 #105
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.8 #42
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 571
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Ball State Scoring
Offense: 15.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 9.7
Defense: 29.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 35.7
Ball State's 2025 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 7
Record on Road: 0 - 7
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 4 - 0
Offense: 15.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 9.7
Defense: 29.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 35.7
Ball State's 2025 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 7
Record on Road: 0 - 7
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 4 - 0
Projected Score
Western Michigan 31
Ball State 14
Projected Total Points: 44
Western Michigan 31
Ball State 14
Projected Total Points: 44
Western Michigan Scoring
Offense: 24.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 29
Defense: 17.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 15.7
Western Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 10 - 4
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 8
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 7 - 1 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Offense: 24.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 29
Defense: 17.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 15.7
Western Michigan's 2025 Record
Record: 10 - 4
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 8
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 7 - 1 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10/11 | Western Michigan | 42 | Ball State | 0 | Western Michigan -9.5 | Western Michigan | 43.5 | Under |
| 2024 | 10/05 | Ball State | 42 | Western Michigan | 45 | Western Michigan -10 | Ball State | 57.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 09/30 | Western Michigan | 42 | Ball State | 24 | Western Michigan -1.5 | Western Michigan | 50.0 | Over |
| 2022 | 09/10 | Ball State | 30 | Western Michigan | 37 | Western Michigan -6.5 | Western Michigan | 51.5 | Over |
| 2021 | 10/09 | Western Michigan | 20 | Ball State | 45 | Western Michigan -13 | Ball State | 57.5 | Over |
| 2020 | 12/12 | Ball State | 30 | Western Michigan | 27 | Western Michigan -2 | Ball State | 66.5 | Under |
| 2019 | 11/05 | Western Michigan | 35 | Ball State | 31 | Western Michigan -6.5 | Ball State | 64.0 | Over |
| 2018 | 11/13 | Ball State | 42 | Western Michigan | 41 | Western Michigan -10 | Ball State | 58.0 | Over |
| 2017 | 09/30 | Western Michigan | 55 | Ball State | 3 | Western Michigan -13 | Western Michigan | 53.5 | Over |
| 2016 | 11/01 | Ball State | 20 | Western Michigan | 52 | Western Michigan -16 | Western Michigan | 64.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 11/05 | Western Michigan | 54 | Ball State | 7 | Western Michigan -13.5 | Western Michigan | 62.0 | Under |
| 2014 | 10/11 | Ball State | 38 | Western Michigan | 42 | Ball State -6 | Western Michigan | 0 | |
| 2013 | 10/19 | Western Michigan | 17 | Ball State | 38 | Ball State -21 | NA | 0 | |
| 2012 | 10/13 | Ball State | 30 | Western Michigan | 24 | ||||
| 2011 | 10/29 | Western Michigan | 45 | Ball State | 35 | ||||
| 2010 | 10/09 | Ball State | 16 | Western Michigan | 45 | ||||
| 2009 | 11/24 | Western Michigan | 17 | Ball State | 22 | ||||
| 2008 | 11/25 | Ball State | 45 | Western Michigan | 22 | ||||
| 2007 | 10/20 | Western Michigan | 23 | Ball State | 27 | ||||
| 2006 | 10/21 | Ball State | 27 | Western Michigan | 41 | ||||
| 2005 | 10/08 | Western Michigan | 57 | Ball State | 60 | ||||
| 2004 | 09/25 | Ball State | 41 | Western Michigan | 14 | ||||
| 2003 | 11/08 | Western Michigan | 28 | Ball State | 20 | ||||
| 2002 | 11/02 | Ball State | 17 | Western Michigan | 7 | ||||
| 2001 | 11/24 | Western Michigan | 31 | Ball State | 35 | ||||
| 2000 | 11/03 | Ball State | 3 | Western Michigan | 42 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 14 | 7 | 8 Overs |
| Ball State | 12 | 5 | 3 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 13 - 13 | 7 - 5 | 4 - 3 | 3 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 13 - 13 | 5 - 7 | 2 - 3 | 3 - 4 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | BALL | WMU |
| Net PPPPPP | NR | NR |
| Power RatePwr | #131 | #109 |
| SP+SP+ | #132 | #78 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #133 | #53 |
| OffenseOff | #133 | #54 |
| DefenseDef | #123 | #46 |
| Spec TeamsST | #120 | #37 |
| TalentTal | #97 | #106 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #88 | #88 |
(10/31) OL is worst in MAC, DL bad as well. QB Kelly bad
(10/19) Off is awful, RB Qua Ashley is it. W over Ohio baffling
(10/8) Run Def has improved since paycheck games
(8/30) Off abysmal vs Purdue, Run Def good, Pass not
(7/12) OL has size, low key good starting 5 if healthy
(7/12) Overall portal loser both talent & quantity
(3/30) RB rebuild. 2 portals, Ashley (KSU) explosive
(3/26) QB Taylor (CU) via portal. No exp'd options
(3/26) WR rebuild, must like depth only 1 FCS portal
(3/26) OL was OK LY, 2/5 back. Some depth, 1 portal
(3/26) Def awful LY, replace most. 8 portals, 6 DBs
(11/20) Control MAC w/ W over N Ill. 361 rush, 32 pass!
(11/13) Great W over Ohio, leaders of the MAC now
(11/13) Def shut down Navarro, Run Off 210+. 5.0 ypc
(10/31) QB Lowry a weapon, JAG arm, only real rush threat
(10/31) Def meh vs Mia OH, all 400+ but good on 3rd D's
(10/22) DL is one of best in CFB, best in G5 statistically
(10/8) Def has improved a lot, red zone defense especially
(9/20) Off is terrible, esp Run Off. QB Lowry meh
(9/20) Huge win vs Toledo. Def held 5-18 3rd down, 3 TO
(8/30) QB B Jones starter, B Lowry is QB2, both bad
(8/30) Run game alarming bad vs Mich St, 1.2 ypc
| Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| BALL Off | WMU Def | |
| PPPOffPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #133 | #46 |
| SuccessSuc | #78 | #128 |
| ExplosiveExp | #81 | #45 |
| PPAPPA | #98 | #122 |
| PowerPwr | #136 | #85 |
| SP+SP+ | #134 | #42 |
| Pts POPPO | #65 | #119 |
| HavocHav | #119 | #44 |
| Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| BALL Off | WMU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #130 | #88 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #70 | #115 |
| Run ExplRExp | #117 | #81 |
| PPAExp | #91 | #105 | Run BlockR Blk | #106 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #61 | #96 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #8 | #99 |
| TackleTak | - | #93 |
| Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 42% | ||
|---|---|---|
| BALL Off | WMU Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #132 | #51 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #72 | #132 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #73 | #31 |
| PPAExp | #98 | #127 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #108 | #12 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #99 | #66 |
| DB HavocDB | #123 | #19 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WMU Off | BALL Def |
| PPPDefPPP | NR | NR |
| Perf GradePerf | #54 | #123 |
| SuccessSuc | #33 | #118 |
| ExplosiveExp | #74 | #126 |
| PPAPPA | #43 | #128 |
| PowerPwr | #124 | #98 |
| SP+SP+ | #105 | #115 |
| Pts POPPO | #49 | #133 |
| HavocHav | #55 | #116 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| WMU Off | BALL Def | |
| Run GameRun | #42 | #125 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #59 | #103 |
| Run ExplRExp | #33 | #110 |
| PPAExp | #43 | #116 | Run BlockR Blk | #57 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #62 | #90 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #67 | #77 |
| TackleTak | - | #117 |
| Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | WMU Off | BALL Def |
| Pass GamePass | #65 | #134 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #27 | #121 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #98 | #119 |
| PPAExp | #40 | #128 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #113 | #21 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #64 | #103 |
| DB HavocDB | #59 | #115 |
Program Comparison
WMU 5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'25 Profile: Up to Top G5
BALL 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5
WMU 5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'25 Profile: Up to Top G5
BALL 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5
Weather Forecast
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Temp: 57° - Wind: 7 mph
Playing in Waldo Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 57° - Wind: 7 mph
Western Michigan -9.5 (43.5)
Western Michigan won vs Ball State this year (42-0)
Previous Matchups
Western Michigan beat Ball State last year (42-0)
Western Michigan beat Ball State in 2024 (45-42)
Western Michigan beat Ball State in 2023 (42-24)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiael Kelly | 153 | 272 | 56% | 1560 | 10 | 8 | 5.7 |
| Ty Robinson | 2 | 3 | 67% | 77 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiael Kelly | 211 | 608 | 5 | 2.9 | 56 |
| Qua Ashley (Tr) | 118 | 547 | 4 | 4.6 | 72 |
| TJ Horton | 60 | 180 | 0 | 3.0 | 13 |
| Eric Weatherly (Tr) | 13 | 117 | 0 | 9.0 | 22 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qian Magwood | 19 | 320 | 1 | 16.8 | 53 |
| Donovan Hamilton (Tr) | 20 | 244 | 0 | 12.2 | 47 |
| Eric Weatherly (Tr) | 29 | 238 | 1 | 8.2 | 35 |
| Koby Gross (Tr) | 10 | 141 | 1 | 14.1 | 42 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Chea (Tr) | 59 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Nathan Voorhis | 49 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Gravely Jr. (Tr) | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Stemler | 44 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Voorhis | 49 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| DeJuan Echoles | 27 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Drew Hughes | 27 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Darin Conley | 24 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willizhuan Yates | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Alfred Chea (Tr) | 59 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Jahmad Harmon | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broc Lowry | 166 | 262 | 63% | 1803 | 9 | 3 | 6.9 |
| Brady Jones | 19 | 40 | 48% | 136 | 1 | 3 | 3.4 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Buckley | 179 | 1003 | 9 | 5.6 | 67 |
| Broc Lowry | 203 | 963 | 14 | 4.7 | 37 |
| Devin Miles | 99 | 425 | 3 | 4.3 | 32 |
| Ofa Mataele | 57 | 252 | 3 | 4.4 | 22 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailique Williams (Tr) | 35 | 478 | 2 | 13.7 | 71 |
| Baylin Brooks (Tr) | 27 | 372 | 0 | 13.8 | 42 |
| Aveion Chenault | 23 | 277 | 2 | 12.0 | 45 |
| Blake Bosma | 27 | 251 | 1 | 9.3 | 24 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Camden | 85 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Sefa Saipaia Jr. | 77 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Tate Hallock | 67 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Jarvarius Sims (Tr) | 61 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadame Tucker (Tr) | 55 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 1 |
| Rodney McGraw | 42 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
| James Camden | 85 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyson Lee | 15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Franklin | 53 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Aaron Wofford | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Jarvarius Sims (Tr) | 61 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |