Western Michigan Broncos (@WMU_Football)
Lance Taylor (3rd year) (20-18)
Record: 10 - 4 (8 - 1) | Proj: 10 - 5 (#25) | SOS: (#104)
Roster | Injuries | '26 Portals | '26 Croots | Map
Record: 10 - 4 (8 - 1) | Proj: 10 - 5 (#25) | SOS: (#104)
| 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 | |
Record Prediction: 9.5 - 4.5 #25
Schedule Rating: #104
Record: 10 - 4( MAC: 8 - 1)
Spread Record 10 - 3 - 1 | O/U 6 - 8
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
Played: 0 Elite, 3 Good, 1 Avg, 3 Bad, 5 Poor
Future: 0 Elite, 0 Good, 0 Avg, 1 Bad, 0Poor
2026 class: 163 points #102
2025 class: 142 points #102
2024 class: 172 points #71
2023 class: 129 points #103
2022 class: 119 points #105
Average Class Ranking: #97
Average Recruiting Points: 145
2025 class: 142 points #102
2024 class: 172 points #71
2023 class: 129 points #103
2022 class: 119 points #105
Average Class Ranking: #97
Average Recruiting Points: 145
Four Year Crootin Profile
Declining Average G5
4 Year Class: #93 - Best: #71 Worst: #105
CFB Crootin Averages
Mid-American Class: 135 #102
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
Declining Average G5
4 Year Class: #93 - Best: #71 Worst: #105
CFB Crootin Averages
Mid-American Class: 135 #102
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
2021 class: 139 points #97
2020 class: 153 points #86
2019 class: 149 points #92
2018 class: 164 points #76
2017 class: 130 points #89
Average Class Ranking: #88
Average Recruiting Points: 147
2020 class: 153 points #86
2019 class: 149 points #92
2018 class: 164 points #76
2017 class: 130 points #89
Average Class Ranking: #88
Average Recruiting Points: 147
2025 Portal Class #116 - 21 players, 83 Avg
2024 Portal Class #130 - 12 players, 84 Avg
2023 Portal Class #94 - 6 players, 86 Avg
2022 Portal Class #177 - 5 players, 0 Avg
Transfer Portal Classes
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Offensive Coordinator Walt Bell (in his second season)
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| 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 |
Defensive Coordinator Scott Power (in his second season)
| 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 |
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
31% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 30% TY
2025 Portal Class #116
21 Commits, 82.9 Avg Rating
31% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 30% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Offense Talent #108 | Defense Talent #100
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #97 | 2021 #106
2025 Talent Rating: 558.00 #106
Offense Talent #108 | Defense Talent #100
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #97 | 2021 #106
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 10 - 4
2025 Conf Record: 8 - 1
Spread: 10 - 3 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 8
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: 25 - 26
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 28 - 21 - 2
Four Year Conference Record: 20 - 13
2025 Record: 10 - 4
2025 Conf Record: 8 - 1
Spread: 10 - 3 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 8
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: 25 - 26
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 28 - 21 - 2
Four Year Conference Record: 20 - 13
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: 51 - 45
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 47 - 45 - 4
Eight Year Conference Record: 42 - 25
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: 51 - 45
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 47 - 45 - 4
Eight Year Conference Record: 42 - 25
| Western Michigan Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2025 | Beach Bowl | Western Michigan vs Kennesaw State | -3.0 | 47.0 | W 41 - 6 |
| 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 (2025)
More Stats (2025)
Overall Stats (2025)
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | .12 (103) | 1.05 (136) | 43% (55) | 3.35 (105) | 32 (13) | 40% | 44% | .06 (16) | 1.25 (66) | 37% (17) | 2.83 (13) | 27.3 (29) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .24 (43) | 1.27 (74) | 45% (33) | 4.11 (49) | 31.3 (22) | 35% | 59% | .29 (122) | 1.22 (45) | 49% (128) | 4.38 (119) | 28.1 (41) |
More Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 32:34 | 18.9 | 40% | 44% | 4.6 | 40.1 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 5.9 | 3.1 | 2 |
| 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 | 19.5 | 35% | 59% | 4.1 | 39.2 | 1 | 1.6 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 1 |
Overall Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 14 | 24.9 | 29 | 18.3 | 43.4% (55) | 3.35 (105) | 1.1 | 19 | 343 | 205 | 139 | 4.6 | 65% (5) | 33% (132) | 47% (31) | 37% (116) | 12% (18) | .12 (103) |
| 2025 Defense | 14 | 17.4 | 15.7 | 21.7 | 36.9% (17) | 2.83 (13) | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 49% (56) | 49% (75) | 38% (21) | 37% (21) | 17% (33) | .06 (16) |
| 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) |
Run 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 14 | 65% (5) | 47% (31) | 44.2 | 204.5 | 4.6 | 31 (49) | .14 (57) | 3.18 (25) | 76% (38) | 9% (61) | 0.9 (97) |
| 2025 Defense | 14 | 49% (56) | 38% (21) | - | - | - | - | .06 (46) | 2.77 (48) | 73% (86) | 11% (17) | 1.02 (98) |
| 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) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 14 | 33% (132) | 37% (116) | 13.2 | 21.8 | 138.5 | 6.4 | 10.5 | 10 (114) | 6 (34) | .1 (125) | 1.4 (120) | 30% (44) | 24% (128) | .15 (121) | 3% (7) | 1.9 (103) |
| 2025 Defense | 14 | 49% (75) | 37% (21) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 (55) | .1 (11) | 1.5 (29) | 34% (23) | 28% (53) | .12 (12) | 6% (67) | 1.7 (6) |
| 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) |
Team Notes
(11/29) Beat EMU, will play Miami OH in MAC Championship ❌
(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 ❌
(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 ❌
(11/29) Beat EMU, will play Miami OH in MAC Championship ❌
(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 ❌
(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 ❌
Injury Notes
Overall
Power Rating #109 | SP+ Rating #81
Performance Grade #53
Special Teams Grade #37
Record Prediction 9.5 - 4.5 #25
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 8
5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'25 Profile: Remains Average G5
Power Rating #109 | SP+ Rating #81
Performance Grade #53
Special Teams Grade #37
Record Prediction 9.5 - 4.5 #25
Record vs Spread: 10 - 3 - 1
Over/Under Record: 6 - 8
5 Year Profile: Improving Average G5
'25 Profile: Remains Average G5
Offense
Power #124 | SP+ #110 | Grade #54
Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34%
Off Success #55 | Explosivness #136
Rush Grade #42 | Pass Grade #65
Rush Success #31 | Explosiveness #97
Pass Success #116 | Explosiveness #120
Run Block #57 | Pass Block #113
OL YDS #25 | Stuff Rate #30
Scoring Zone Off: #105
Power #124 | SP+ #110 | Grade #54
Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34%
Off Success #55 | Explosivness #136
Rush Grade #42 | Pass Grade #65
Rush Success #31 | Explosiveness #97
Pass Success #116 | Explosiveness #120
Run Block #57 | Pass Block #113
OL YDS #25 | Stuff Rate #30
Scoring Zone Off: #105
Defense
Power #85 | SP+ #46 | Grade #46
Def Success #17 | Explosivness #66
Rush Success #21 | Explosiveness #98
Tackling #93 | Run Def #88
Pass Success #21 | Explosiveness #29
Pass Rush #12 | Coverage #51
F7 Havoc #17 | DB Havoc #67
DL YDS #48 | Def Stuff Rate #96
Scoring Zone Def #13
Power #85 | SP+ #46 | Grade #46
Def Success #17 | Explosivness #66
Rush Success #21 | Explosiveness #98
Tackling #93 | Run Def #88
Pass Success #21 | Explosiveness #29
Pass Rush #12 | Coverage #51
F7 Havoc #17 | DB Havoc #67
DL YDS #48 | Def Stuff Rate #96
Scoring Zone Def #13
Roster
Team Talent #106 Blue Chips: 1% #88
Offense Talent #108 Defense Talent #100
Crootin: '25 Class #102 - 4 YR Class: #93
Profile: Declining Average G5
Portal Class #116 - 21 players, 83 Avg
31% of Roster from Portal, 30% TY
46 New Players, 55% of '25 Roster #14
Team Talent #106 Blue Chips: 1% #88
Offense Talent #108 Defense Talent #100
Crootin: '25 Class #102 - 4 YR Class: #93
Profile: Declining Average G5
Portal Class #116 - 21 players, 83 Avg
31% of Roster from Portal, 30% TY
46 New Players, 55% of '25 Roster #14
Scoring & Records
Scoring: 24.9 - 17.4 | Scoring Margin: (7.5)
Home: 29 - 16 (13.3) | Road: 18 - 22 (-3.4)
OC: Walt Bell - in his second season
DC: Scott Power - in his second season
2025 Record: 10 - 4 (10 - 3 - 1) (MAC: 8 - 1)
2024 Record: 6 - 7 (5 - 8 - 0) (MAC: 5 - 3)
2023 Record: 4 - 8 (7 - 5 - 0) (MAC: 3 - 5)
4 Yr Record: (25 - 26) | 8 Yr Record: (51 - 45)
Scoring: 24.9 - 17.4 | Scoring Margin: (7.5)
Home: 29 - 16 (13.3) | Road: 18 - 22 (-3.4)
OC: Walt Bell - in his second season
DC: Scott Power - in his second season
2025 Record: 10 - 4 (10 - 3 - 1) (MAC: 8 - 1)
2024 Record: 6 - 7 (5 - 8 - 0) (MAC: 5 - 3)
2023 Record: 4 - 8 (7 - 5 - 0) (MAC: 3 - 5)
4 Yr Record: (25 - 26) | 8 Yr Record: (51 - 45)
Notes
Beat EMU, will play Miami OH in MAC Championship
Control MAC w/ W over N Ill. 361 rush, 32 pass!
Great W over Ohio, leaders of the MAC now
Def shut down Navarro, Run Off 210+. 5.0 ypc
QB Lowry a weapon, JAG arm, only real rush threat
Def meh vs Mia OH, all 400+ but good on 3rd D's
DL is one of best in CFB, best in G5 statistically
Def has improved a lot, red zone defense especially
Off is terrible, esp Run Off. QB Lowry meh
Huge win vs Toledo. Def held 5-18 3rd down, 3 TO
Beat EMU, will play Miami OH in MAC Championship
Control MAC w/ W over N Ill. 361 rush, 32 pass!
Great W over Ohio, leaders of the MAC now
Def shut down Navarro, Run Off 210+. 5.0 ypc
QB Lowry a weapon, JAG arm, only real rush threat
Def meh vs Mia OH, all 400+ but good on 3rd D's
DL is one of best in CFB, best in G5 statistically
Def has improved a lot, red zone defense especially
Off is terrible, esp Run Off. QB Lowry meh
Huge win vs Toledo. Def held 5-18 3rd down, 3 TO
'25 Offense
Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 43%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.34 PPO
Good Run Success 47%
Awful Pass Success 37%
Bad Offensive Turnovers
Bad OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Awful when off Schedule 25%
Very Run heavy Offense 65%, Pass: 34%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 43%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.34 PPO
Good Run Success 47%
Awful Pass Success 37%
Bad Offensive Turnovers
Bad OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Awful when off Schedule 25%
'25 Defense
Good DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 37%
Good in Scoring Position 3.21 PPO
Good Run Def Success 38%
Good Pass Def Success 37%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good at Forcing Turnovers
Good Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 66%
Avg when Opp is off Schedule 29%
Good DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 37%
Good in Scoring Position 3.21 PPO
Good Run Def Success 38%
Good Pass Def Success 37%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good at Forcing Turnovers
Good Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 66%
Avg when Opp is off Schedule 29%
Returning Prod
WMU lost their '24 starting QB (6%) #120
Returning Production: 37% #122
Offense: 24% #132 | Defense: 49% #87
OL Prod: 29% #123, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 1515 #126 | From Portal: 43 #84
Rush Prod: 35% #106 | Rec Prod: 35% #100
Def Front Seven: 35% - Secondary: 40%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 5.5 - 6.5
WMU lost their '24 starting QB (6%) #120
Returning Production: 37% #122
Offense: 24% #132 | Defense: 49% #87
OL Prod: 29% #123, 2 clear starters
OL Snaps: 1515 #126 | From Portal: 43 #84
Rush Prod: 35% #106 | Rec Prod: 35% #100
Def Front Seven: 35% - Secondary: 40%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 5.5 - 6.5
4 Year Overall
2025 SP+ Overall: #81 - Power Rating: #109
2024 SP+ Overall: #105 - Power Rating: #103
2023 SP+ Overall: #120 - Power Rating: #110
2022 SP+ Overall: #121
2025 SP+ Overall: #81 - Power Rating: #109
2024 SP+ Overall: #105 - Power Rating: #103
2023 SP+ Overall: #120 - Power Rating: #110
2022 SP+ Overall: #121
4 Year Offense
2025 SP+ Offense: #110 - Power Rating: #124
2024 SP+ Offense: #86 - Power Rating: #41
2023 SP+ Offense: #111 - Power Rating: #73
2022 SP+ Offense: #129
2025 SP+ Offense: #110 - Power Rating: #124
2024 SP+ Offense: #86 - Power Rating: #41
2023 SP+ Offense: #111 - Power Rating: #73
2022 SP+ Offense: #129
4 Year Defense
2025 SP+ Defense: #46 - Power Rating: #85
2024 SP+ Defense: #120 - Power Rating: #113
2023 SP+ Defense: #106 - Power Rating: #105
2022 SP+ Defense: #68
2025 SP+ Defense: #46 - Power Rating: #85
2024 SP+ Defense: #120 - Power Rating: #113
2023 SP+ Defense: #106 - Power Rating: #105
2022 SP+ Defense: #68