Western Michigan Broncos (@WMU_Football)
Lance Taylor (3rd year) (10-14)
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 3.8 - 8.2 (#122) | SOS: (#111)
Power (#124) | Off (#114) | Def (#124) | Roster | Portals | Croots
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 3.8 - 8.2 (#122) | SOS: (#111)
| Western Michigan's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | Western Michigan at Michigan State | +23.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/5 | Western Michigan vs North Texas | +8 | |||||
| Fri 9/12 | Western Michigan at Illinois | +33.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/19 | Western Michigan vs Toledo | +14 | |||||
| Fri 9/26 | Western Michigan vs Rhode Island | -5 | |||||
| Fri 10/3 | Western Michigan at Massachusetts | -1.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/10 | Western Michigan vs Ball State | -7 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 10/24 | Western Michigan at Miami (OH) | +8.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/31 | Western Michigan vs Central Michigan | +1.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Mon 11/10 | Western Michigan vs Ohio | +13 | |||||
| Mon 11/17 | Western Michigan at Northern Illinois | +8.5 | |||||
| Mon 11/24 | Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan | +6.5 | |||||
Record Prediction: 3.8 - 8.2 #122
Schedule Rating: #111
Future 2026 Schedule
| 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 | |
2024 Record: 6 - 7 (MAC: 5 - 3)
Spread Record 5 - 8 - 0 | O/U 7 - 6
2025 class: 142 points #102
2024 class: 172 points #71
2023 class: 129 points #103
2022 class: 119 points #105
2021 class: 139 points #97
Average Class Ranking: #96
Average Recruiting Points: 140
2024 class: 172 points #71
2023 class: 129 points #103
2022 class: 119 points #105
2021 class: 139 points #97
Average Class Ranking: #96
Average Recruiting Points: 140
Class Averages
Mid-American Class: 135 #102
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
Mid-American Class: 135 #102
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
2020 class: 153 points #86
2019 class: 149 points #92
2018 class: 164 points #76
2017 class: 130 points #89
2016 class: 161 points #67
Average Class Ranking: #82
Average Recruiting Points: 151
2019 class: 149 points #92
2018 class: 164 points #76
2017 class: 130 points #89
2016 class: 161 points #67
Average Class Ranking: #82
Average Recruiting Points: 151
Offensive Coordinator Walt Bell
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broc Lowry | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Buckley | 120 | 657 | 8 | 5.5 | 61 |
| Broc Lowry | 22 | 123 | 3 | 5.6 | 40 |
| Palmer Domschke | 1 | 26 | 0 | 26.0 | 26 |
| Tre' Hartwell | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1.3 | 4 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malique Dieudonne | 12 | 209 | 2 | 17.4 | 43 |
| Tailique Williams (Tr) | 16 | 165 | 0 | 10.3 | 24 |
| Jalen Buckley | 12 | 98 | 0 | 8.2 | 24 |
| Kaevion Mack | 5 | 63 | 2 | 12.6 | 18 |
Defensive Coordinator Chris O'Leary
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Hallock | 84 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Aaron Wofford | 64 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Tyson Lee | 26 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Rodney McGraw | 22 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Lee | 26 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Rodney McGraw | 22 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Popeye Williams | 19 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Aaron Wofford | 64 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Hallock | 84 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Tyson Lee | 26 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Aaron Wofford | 64 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 37% #122
Offense Returning Production: 24% #132
Defense Returning Production: 49% #87
Overall Returning Production: 37% #122
Offense Returning Production: 24% #132
Defense Returning Production: 49% #87
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #116
21 Commits, 82.9 Avg Rating
25% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 28% TY
2025 Portal Class #116
21 Commits, 82.9 Avg Rating
25% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 28% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 542.00 #100
Offense Talent #99 | Defense Talent #92
2024 #79 | 2023 #86 | 2022 #97 | 2021 #106
2025 Talent Rating: 542.00 #100
Offense Talent #99 | Defense Talent #92
2024 #79 | 2023 #86 | 2022 #97 | 2021 #106
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 6 - 7
2024 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 5 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 6
2023 Record: 4 - 8
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 7 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
2022 Record: 5 - 7
2022 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 6 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 3 - 9
Four Year Record: 15 - 22
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 18 - 18 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 12 - 12
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 6 - 7
2024 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 5 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 6
2023 Record: 4 - 8
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 7 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
2022 Record: 5 - 7
2022 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 6 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 3 - 9
Four Year Record: 15 - 22
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 18 - 18 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 12 - 12
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 8 - 5
2021 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 6 - 6 - 1 | Totals: 7 - 6
2020 Record: 4 - 2
2020 Conf Record: 4 - 2
Spread: 3 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 2
2019 Record: 7 - 6
2019 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 6 - 6 - 1 | Totals: 4 - 9
2018 Record: 7 - 6
2018 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 4 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 5
Eight Year Record: 41 - 41
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 37 - 42 - 3
Eight Year Conference Record: 34 - 24
2021 Record: 8 - 5
2021 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 6 - 6 - 1 | Totals: 7 - 6
2020 Record: 4 - 2
2020 Conf Record: 4 - 2
Spread: 3 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 2
2019 Record: 7 - 6
2019 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 6 - 6 - 1 | Totals: 4 - 9
2018 Record: 7 - 6
2018 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 4 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 5
Eight Year Record: 41 - 41
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 37 - 42 - 3
Eight Year Conference Record: 34 - 24
| Western Michigan Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2024 | Veterans Bowl | Western Michigan vs South Alabama | +6.0 | 53.5 | L 23 - 30 |
| 2021 | Lane Bowl | Western Michigan vs Nevada | -7.0 | 56.0 | W 52 - 24 |
| 2019 | Responder Bowl | Western Michigan vs Western Kentucky | +3.0 | 56.0 | L 20 - 23 |
| 2018 | Potato Bowl | Western Michigan vs BYU | +10.0 | 52.0 | L 18 - 49 |
| 2016 | Cotton Bowl | Western Michigan vs Wisconsin | +6.5 | 54.0 | L 16 - 24 |
| 2015 | Bahamas Bowl | Western Michigan vs Middle Tennessee | -3.0 | W 45 - 31 | |
Power Ranking Stats (2024)
More Stats (2024)
Overall Stats (2024)
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .24 (43) | 45% (33) | 4.11 (49) | 31.3 (22) | 35% | 59% | .29 (122) | 49% (128) | 4.38 (119) | 28.1 (41) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | .16 (85) | 40% (90) | 3.89 (72) | 28.3 (101) | 36% | 49% | .22 (92) | 44% (101) | 4.15 (105) | 32 (118) |
More 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 29:58 (32) | 19.5 (69) | 35% | 59% | 4.1 (8) | 39.2 (18) | 1 (30) | 1.6 | 4.2 (110) | 1.5 (99) | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 29:55 (96) | 19.6 (93) | 36% | 49% | 7.1 (106) | 62.3 (99) | 1.1 (19) | 1.5 | 5.2 (87) | 2 (72) | 0 |
Overall Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 28.9 | 39.8 | 22 | 45.2% (33) | 4.11 (49) | 1 | 19 | 371 | 184 | 187 | 5 | 55% (35) | 45% (100) | 45% (59) | 46% (27) | 15% (55) | .24 (43) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 31.3 | 27.2 | 34.4 | 49.1% (128) | 4.38 (119) | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | - | 56% (123) | 44% (12) | 48% (115) | 51% (132) | 18% (44) | .29 (122) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 23.7 | 29.2 | 19.7 | 40.3% (90) | 3.89 (72) | 1.1 | 20 | 365 | 153 | 211 | 3.8 | 54% (38) | 45% (98) | 41% (87) | 40% (87) | 16% (71) | .16 (85) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 31.8 | 27.4 | 34.9 | 44.3% (101) | 4.15 (105) | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% (74) | 48% (47) | 46% (99) | 44% (99) | 19% (13) | .22 (92) |
Run 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 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) |
| 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 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) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 50% (74) | 46% (99) | - | - | - | - | .17 (91) | 3.48 (127) | 81% (112) | 11% (44) | 0.95 (40) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 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) |
| 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 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) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 48% (47) | 44% (99) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (87) | .33 (104) | 1.6 (78) | 31% (94) | 30% (71) | .23 (29) | 9% (7) | 1.9 (31) |
Team Notes (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) 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 ❌
Injury Notes
Staff/Schedule Notes (3/26) New DC O'Leary was S coach at ND ❌
Power Ratings Overall: -20.33 #125
Offense: 7.29 #109
Defense: 27.62 #132
SP+ Overall: -16.4 #122
SP+ Offense: 19.1 #118
SP+ Defense: 35.5 #116
Offense: 7.29 #109
Defense: 27.62 #132
SP+ Overall: -16.4 #122
SP+ Offense: 19.1 #118
SP+ Defense: 35.5 #116
Returning Prod WMU lost their '24 starting QB (6%) #124
Returning Production: 37% #122
Offense: 24% #132 | Defense: 49% #87
OL Prod: 30% #121, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 1519 #124 | From Portal: 47 #83
Rush Prod: 35% #100 | Rec Prod: 24% #114
Def Front Seven: 35% - Secondary: 40%
Returning Production: 37% #122
Offense: 24% #132 | Defense: 49% #87
OL Prod: 30% #121, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 1519 #124 | From Portal: 47 #83
Rush Prod: 35% #100 | Rec Prod: 24% #114
Def Front Seven: 35% - Secondary: 40%
Roster Team Talent #100 Blue Chips: 0% #99
Offense Talent #99 Defense Talent #92
Crootin Class #102 - 4 YR Rank #96
Portal Class #116 - 21 players, 83 Avg
25% of Roster from Portal, 28% TY
36 New Players, 43% of '25 Roster #57
Offense Talent #99 Defense Talent #92
Crootin Class #102 - 4 YR Rank #96
Portal Class #116 - 21 players, 83 Avg
25% of Roster from Portal, 28% TY
36 New Players, 43% of '25 Roster #57
2025 Schedule Record Prediction: 3.8 - 8.2 #122
Schedule Rating: -102 #111
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 3, Poor: 7
Schedule Rating: -102 #111
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 3, Poor: 7
Scoring Scoring: 28.9 - 31.3 (24 - 32) in '24
Scoring at Home: 40 - 27 | Road: 22 - 34
OC: Walt Bell - in his second season
DC: Chris O'Leary - in his first season
Scoring at Home: 40 - 27 | Road: 22 - 34
OC: Walt Bell - in his second season
DC: Chris O'Leary - in his first season
Records 2024 Record: 6 - 7 (5 - 8 - 0) (MAC: 5 - 3)
2023 Record: 4 - 8 (7 - 5 - 0) (MAC: 3 - 5)
2022 Record: 5 - 7 (6 - 5 - 1) (MAC: 4 - 4)
4 Yr Record: (15 - 22) | 8 Yr Record: (41 - 41)
2023 Record: 4 - 8 (7 - 5 - 0) (MAC: 3 - 5)
2022 Record: 5 - 7 (6 - 5 - 1) (MAC: 4 - 4)
4 Yr Record: (15 - 22) | 8 Yr Record: (41 - 41)
'24 OffenseRun 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 Offensive Turnovers
Good OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Great 1st/2nd Down Success 72%
Bad when off Schedule 31%
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 Offensive Turnovers
Good OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Great 1st/2nd Down Success 72%
Bad when off Schedule 31%
'24 DefenseAvg 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 at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 73%
Poor when Opp is off Schedule 33%
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 at Forcing Turnovers
Great Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 73%
Poor when Opp is off Schedule 33%
Team NotesQB Lowry was backup LY, limited options
RB Buckley was co starter LY, limited depth
WR rebuild, 3 portal adds. Have depth
OL good LY, 2/5 back. 3 P4 portal adds
Def awful LY, replace a lot. 7 portal adds
New DC O'Leary was S coach at ND
RB Buckley was co starter LY, limited depth
WR rebuild, 3 portal adds. Have depth
OL good LY, 2/5 back. 3 P4 portal adds
Def awful LY, replace a lot. 7 portal adds
New DC O'Leary was S coach at ND