Monmouth at Western Michigan - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Monmouth Hawks at Western Michigan Broncos

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Saturday, September 12th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Waldo Stadium - Kalamazoo, MI

 
Hawks (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 35 - 42 (35 - 42 on Road)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: -4  (SP+ WMU -7)
MONM Win prob: 62% | Cover: 49%
Broncos (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Lance Taylor (20 - 19)
Avg Score : 25 - 17 (29 - 16 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.1 - 4.9 (#50)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 8)
 
Monmouth's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/12Monmouth at Western Michigan-4————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

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 Monmouth's Schedule
Western Michigan's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Western Michigan at Michigan+26————
Sat 9/12Western Michigan vs Monmouth-17————
Sat 9/19Western Michigan at Rice-7————
Sat 9/26Western Michigan vs Boise State+9————
Sat 10/3Western Michigan at Buffalo-2.5————
Sat 10/10Western Michigan vs Kent State-14.5————
Sat 10/17Western Michigan at Central Michigan+0.5————
Sat 10/24Western Michigan at Toledo+3————
Sat 10/31Western Michigan vs Bowling Green-7.5————
— Bye Week —
Tue 11/10Western Michigan at Akron-6.5————
Tue 11/17Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan-8————
Tue 11/24Western Michigan vs Miami (OH)+3————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, 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
MONM0%350%000%000%420%0%0000
WMU#103 (.12)43% (55)24.947% (31)3.18 (25)20537% (116)1393.35 (105)#16 (.06)37% (17)17.438% (21)37% (21)2.83 (13)40.11.11.7
 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
MONM0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
WMU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MONM Offense135350%00000000%0%0%0%0%
WMU Defense1417.415.736.9%2.831.7 - - - - - 49%49%38%37%17%.06
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MONM Defense142420%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
WMU Offense1424.92943.4%3.351.1193432051394.665%33%47%37%12%.12

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
Monmouth10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Western Michigan1432:3418.940%44%4.640.11.11.75.93.1232
Run Game Stats (2026)
 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
MONM Offense10%0%000000%0%0
WMU Defense1449% (56)38% (21) - - - - .06 (46)2.77 (48)73% (86)11% (17)1.02 (98)
 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
MONM Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
WMU Offense1465% (5)47% (31)44.2204.54.631 (49).14 (57)3.18 (25)76% (38)9% (61)0.9 (97)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MONM Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
WMU Defense1449% (75)37% (21) - - - - - - 12 (55).1 (11)1.5 (28)34% (23)28% (54).12 (12)6% (67)1.7 (6)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MONM Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
WMU Offense1433% (132)37% (116)13.221.8138.56.410.510 (114)6 (34).1 (125)1.4 (120)30% (44)24% (128).15 (121)3% (7)1.9 (103)

Monmouth's Power Ratings
Monmouth's Power Rating: NR
Monmouth's Offense Rating: NR
Monmouth's Defense Rating: NR
2026 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Monmouth's 2026 Expected Record: -
Monmouth's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Monmouth's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Monmouth's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average CAA Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 872.28
Average FBS Talent: 677.28

Power Ratings Matchup
Monmouth:    Western Michigan: -3.895

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Monmouth:    Western Michigan: -7.2




Western Michigan's Power Ratings
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -3.895  #103
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 14.47  #84
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 20.06  #112
2026 Talent Rating: 440.00  #117
Blue Chip Ratio: 1  #83
Western Michigan's 2026 Expected Record: 7.1 - 4.9
Western Michigan's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -7.2  #95
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.0  #112
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 25.8  #67

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 467.85
Average Power Five Talent: 872.28
Average FBS Talent: 677.28


Monmouth Scoring
Offense: 35 PPG
Offense on Road: 35
Defense: 42 PPG
Defense on Road: 42

Monmouth's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Western Michigan 35
Monmouth 26

Projected Total Points: 61
Western Michigan Scoring
Offense: 24.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 29
Defense: 17.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 15.7

Western Michigan's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
201908/31Western Michigan48Monmouth13Western Michigan -24.5Western Michigan73.5Under
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Western Michigan110 Overs
Monmouth001 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 01 - 01 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 00 - 1

(#) MONM at (#103) WMU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatMONMWMU
Game ControlGC #54 #60
Momentum ControlMCNR #66
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #103
SP+SP+NR #95
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNR #117
Blue ChipsBC%NR #83
Western Michigan Notes
(3/27) Vibes: 10 wins LY big, Off fine, Def looks rough
(3/27) QB Lowry is back, a mobile threat. Good/Productive
(3/27) RB Buckley (1K LY) back, Green (Ark) fun add?
(3/27) WR meh, nothing here of note, some experience
(3/27) OL has 3 starters back, 1 portal add from Mich
(3/27) DL/LB is light on size & experience. Not a lot here
(3/27) DBs strength of Def by far, good prod/exp
(3/26) Def F7 rebuild, new DC. Expect a drop off
(2/6) Elevated Greer Martini (LB) to DC (O'Leary->NFL)
Western Michigan Injury Report
Monmouth on Offense
CategoryCat
MONM OffWMU Def
Game ControlGC #66 #57
Momentum ControlMCNR #31
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNR #17
ExplosiveExpNR #66
PPAPPANR #16
PowerPwrNR #112
SP+SP+NR #67
Pts POPPONR #13
HavocHavNR #33
Monmouth Run Game
CategoryCat
MONM OffWMU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNR #21
Run ExplRExpNR #98
PPAExpNR #46
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #48
Stuff RateStuffNR #96
TackleTak - NR
Monmouth Pass Game
CategoryCat
MONM OffWMU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNR #21
Pass ExplPExlNR #28
PPAExpNR #11
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NR #17
DB HavocDBNR #67
Western Michigan on Offense
Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34%
CategoryCatWMU OffMONM Def
Game ControlGC #66 #44
Momentum ControlMC #110NR
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #55NR
ExplosiveExp #136NR
PPAPPA #103NR
PowerPwr #84NR
SP+SP+ #112NR
Pts POPPO #105NR
HavocHav #18NR
Western Michigan Run Game
Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34%
CategoryCat
WMU OffMONM Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #31NR
Run ExplRExp #97NR
PPAExp #57NR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #25NR
Stuff RateStuff #30NR
TackleTak - NR
Western Michigan Pass Game
Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34%
CategoryCatWMU OffMONM Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #116NR
Pass ExplPExl #120NR
PPAExp #125NR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #61NR
DB HavocDB #7NR
Program Comparison
WMU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Average G5
'26 Profile: Remains Average G5

MONM 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'26 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Waldo Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
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MONM's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG

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MONM's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Spencer Kishbaugh40010
Jahide Lesaine Jr. (Tr)30000
Omar Ibrahim (Tr)20000
Gavin Nelson10000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Spencer Kishbaugh40010
Jahide Lesaine Jr. (Tr)30000
Omar Ibrahim (Tr)20000
Gavin Nelson10000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Spencer Kishbaugh40010
Jahide Lesaine Jr. (Tr)30000
Omar Ibrahim (Tr)20000

WMU's OC Walt Bell (been OC for 3 years)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Broc Lowry16626263%1803936.9
Ofa Mataele010%0000.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jalen Buckley179100395.667
Broc Lowry203963144.737
Ofa Mataele5725234.422
Aveion Chenault335011.725
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Nathan Levicki33478614.575
Baylin Brooks27372013.842
Aveion Chenault23277212.045
Jalen Buckley127516.334

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WMU's DC Greer Martini (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jarvarius Sims612104
Micah Davis601023
Joshua Franklin5362110
Joey Pope443112
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
DeJuan Echoles276422
Joshua Franklin5362110
Jarvarius Sims612104
Dakari Frazier101100
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Joshua Franklin5362110
Jarvarius Sims612104
John Peters140004