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MAC · 2026

Western Michigan Broncos

2nd in MAC

4–22026 RECORD · GAMES REPORTED
Record4–26 completed games reported
Points per game25.7Calculated from reported scores
Points allowed / game17.3Calculated from reported scores
Offensive success rate—CollegeFootballData advanced metric

Across 6 completed games reported in 2026, W Michigan has scored 154 points and allowed 104. Its scoring margin is 8.3 points per game. Counts reflect the source’s coverage and may change after corrections.

ESPN · Updated Oct 10, 11:03 PM UTCData methodology
PROGRAM & BIOGRAPHY

About W Michigan

American college football season

Western Michigan Broncos competes in MAC. This profile combines the 2026 schedule, the reported roster and season statistics with sourced program context.

The 1944 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Michigan College of Education as an independent during the 1944 college football season. In their third season under head coach John Gill, the Broncos compiled a 4–3 record and outscored their opponents, 162 to 123. The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Adapted from 1944 Western Michigan Broncos football team on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Revision 1379425205 · Source revised
Conference
MAC
Latest ranking
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Home venue
Waldo Stadium
COVERAGE FROM ESPN

W Michigan news & coverage

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THE SEASON, GAME BY GAME

2026 schedule & results

Sep 5
@Michigan
L 12–13Michigan Stadium
Sep 12
vsMonmouth
W 49–14Waldo Stadium
Sep 19
@Rice
W 28–21First Community Stadium
Sep 26
vsBoise St
L 7–32Waldo Stadium
Oct 3
@Buffalo
W 20–17Broadview Stadium
Oct 10
vsKent State
W 38–7Waldo Stadium
Oct 17
@C Michigan
1:30 PM ETKelly/Shorts Stadium
Oct 24
@Toledo
12:00 AM ETGlass Bowl
Oct 31
vsBowling Green
12:00 PM ETWaldo Stadium
Nov 10
@Akron
7:00 PM ETInfoCision Stadium
Nov 17
vsE Michigan
7:00 PM ETWaldo Stadium
Nov 24
vsMiami OH
12:00 AM ETWaldo Stadium
THE PEOPLE IN THE PROGRAM

2026 roster

55Jacob BaileyOL6' 4"309 lbsFreshmanSchoolcraft, MI
68Gavin BeachnerOL6' 6"324 lbsFreshmanCarl Junction, MO
75Spencer BeckemanOL6' 5"305 lbsFreshmanRochester, MI
3Keivin Boone-Nelson IIWR5' 10"180 lbsSeniorSacramento, CA
7Baylin BrooksWR6' 1"207 lbsJuniorPasadena, CA
83Ryan BrothertonTE6' 4"228 lbsSophomoreLawrenceburg, IN
6Jalen BuckleyRB5' 11"225 lbsSeniorAurora, IL
4Cole CabanaRB5' 11"197 lbsJuniorDexter, MI
19Angelo ChapmanWR5' 11"160 lbsFreshmanGrand Blanc, MI
57Jake ChellmanOL6' 5"297 lbsSophomoreStevensville, MI
2Aveion ChenaultWR6' 0"190 lbsSophomoreLexington, KY
72Gavin DaboOL6' 5"305 lbsSophomoreGrove City, OH
21Chase DawkinsRB5' 9"200 lbsFreshmanFarmington Hills, MI
81Michael DersaTE6' 5"215 lbsFreshmanDetroit, MI
16Jaxson DoshQB6' 0"200 lbsFreshmanDavison, MI
5Kordell GouldsbyWR5' 9"170 lbsJuniorTulsa, OK
0AJ Green Jr.RB5' 10"216 lbsSeniorTulsa, OK
27JR HaysRB5' 9"187 lbsSophomoreFlorence, KY
80Harper HughesWR5' 11"185 lbsFreshmanHartland, WI
70KJ KotalikOL6' 8"328 lbsFreshmanLykens, OH
61Jacob KrauseOL6' 6"285 lbsSophomoreGrand Rapids, MI
88Nate LevickiTE6' 2"245 lbsSeniorAnnapolis, MD
1Emazon LittlejohnWR6' 0"188 lbsSophomoreGaffney, SC
12Broc LowryQB6' 1"210 lbsJuniorCanfield, OH
17Elijah LucasWR6' 2"200 lbsFreshmanSt. Louis, MO
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PRODUCTION & EFFICIENCY

Season statistics

Passing

Completion Percentage67.5
Completions81
Interception Percentage0.80
Interceptions1
Longest Pass47
Net Passing Yards793
Net Passing Yards Per Game158.6
Passing Attempts120
Passing Touchdown %4.20
Passing Touchdowns5
Passer Rating135.1
Total Sacks8

Rushing

Rushing Attempts179
Rushing Yards725
Yards Per Rush Attempt4.1
Long Rushing66
20+ Yard Rushing Plays0
Rushing Touchdowns9
Rushing Yards Per Game145.0
Rushing Fumbles0
Rushing Fumbles Lost0
Rushing 1st downs40
Team Games Played5
Total Yards1,518

Receiving

Receptions81
Receiving Targets0
Receiving Yards793
Receiving Yards793
Receiving Touchdowns5
Long Reception47
20+ Yard Receiving Plays0
Receiving Yards Per Game158.6
Receiving Fumbles0
Receiving Fumbles Lost0
Receiving Yards After Catch381
Receiving First Downs37

Miscellaneous

Total 1st downs89
Rushing 1st downs40
Passing 1st downs37
1st downs by penalty12
Third Down Conversions26
Third Down Attempts62
3rd down %41.94
Fourth Down Conversions2
First Downs Attempts8
4th down %25.00
Total Penalties25
Total Penalty Yards237

Defense

Solo Tackles144
Assist Tackles232
Total Tackles376
Sacks8
Sack Yards38
Stuffs36
Passes Defended14
Average Interception Yards4.0
Long Interception4
Miscellaneous Touchdowns0
Kicks Blocked0
Tackles For Loss11

Defensive Interceptions

Interceptions1
Interception Yards4
Interception Touchdowns0

General

Fumbles8
Forced Fumbles4
Fumbles Recovered7
Fumbles Touchdowns0
Games Played5

Returning

Kick Returns6
Kick Return Yards78
Yards Per Kick Return13.0
Long Kick Return28
Kick Return Touchdowns0
Punt Returns7
Punt Return Yards88
Yards Per Punt Return12.6
Long Punt Return76
Punt Return Touchdowns0
Punt Return Fair Catches0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost0

Kicking

Field Goal Made6
Field Goal Attempts7
Field Goal Percentage85.7
Long Field Goal Made52
Field Goal Attempts 1-190
Field Goal Attempts 20-290
Field Goal Attempts 30-393
Field Goal Attempts 40-493
Field Goal Attempts 50+1
Extra Points Made14
Extra Point Attempts14
Extra Point Percentage100.0

Punting

Punts21
Punt Yards931
Long Punt56
Gross Average Punt Yards44.3
Net Average Punt Yards44.3
Punts Blocked0
Punts Inside 208
Touchbacks2
Fair Catches8
Punt Returns3
Punt Return Yards0
Average Punt Return Yards0.0

Scoring

Rushing Touchdowns9
Receiving Touchdowns5
Return Touchdowns0
Total Touchdowns14
Field Goals6
Kick Extra Points14
Total Two Point Conversions0
Total Points116
Total Points Per Game23.2
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