The 2026 Western Michigan Broncos football team represents Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Broncos are led by head coach Lance Taylor and play their home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Broc Lowry returned as the starting quarterback and the Broncos were picked by nine of the conference coaches to win the MAC conference in 2026.
Schedule
Game summaries at No. 16 Michigan
Statistics WMUMICH First downs 16 12 Plays–yards 67–221 47–276 Rushes–yards 46–132 25–106 Passing yards 89 170 Passing: comp–att–int 15–21–0 12–23–1 Turnovers 0 3 Time of possession 40:08 19:52 Team Category Player Statistics Western Michigan Passing Broc Lowry 15/21, 89 yards Rushing Jalen Buckley 19 carries, 62 yards Receiving Aveion Chenault 6 receptions, 53 yards Michigan Passing Bryce Underwood 12/22, 170 yards, TD, INT Rushing Bryce Underwood 9 carries, 47 yards, TD Receiving JJ Buchanan 6 receptions, 126 yards, TD
In the Broncos' season opener against Michigan, quarterback Bryce Underwood completed a 47-yard Hail Mary pass to JJ Buchanan as time expired to give the Wolverines a 13–12 victory. The game ended in controversy after officials corrected the game clock, adding one second after a first Hail Mary attempt at nine seconds.
Monmouth (FCS)
Statistics MONMWMU First downs 27 24 Plays–yards 90–431 57–414 Rushes–yards 44–158 32–148 Passing yards 273 266 Passing: comp–att–int 28–46–0 18–25–0 Turnovers 2 0 Time of possession 31:52 28:08 Team Category Player Statistics Monmouth Passing Frankie Weaver 28/46, 273 yards, TD Rushing Elijah Jennings 19 carries, 87 yards Receiving Tra Neal 7 receptions, 106 yards, TD Western Michigan Passing Broc Lowry 14/20, 212 yards, 3 TD Rushing Broc Lowry 4 carries, 40 yards Receiving Aveion Chenault 4 receptions, 101 yards
at Rice
Statistics WMURICE First downs 17 20 Plays–yards 63–333 62–330 Rushes–yards 42–217 44–209 Passing yards 116 121 Passing: comp–att–int 14–21–0 11–18–0 Turnovers 1 0 Time of possession 32:53 27:07 Team Category Player Statistics Western Michigan Passing Broc Lowry 14/20, 116 yards, TD Rushing Jalen Buckley 13 carries, 117 yards, TD Receiving Aveion Chenault 3 receptions, 62 yards, TD Rice Passing Jacurri Brown 11/18, 121 yards, TD Rushing Jacurri Brown 23 carries, 128 yards, TD Receiving Barry Jackson Jr. 4 receptions, 47 yards, TD
Boise State
Statistics BOISWMU First downs 21 12 Plays–yards 65-377 51-223 Rushes–yards 42-173 22-113 Passing yards 204 110 Passing: comp–att–int 16–23–0 15–29–1 Turnovers 0 1 Time of possession 36:46 23:14 Team Category Player Statistics Boise State Passing Maddux Madsen 16/23, 204 yards, 3 TD Rushing Dylan Riley 28 carries, 138 yards, TD Receiving Matt Wagner 7 receptions, 94 yards, 2 TD Western Michigan Passing Broc Lowry 15/28, 110 yards, INT Rushing Trey Petty 2 carries, 41 yards Receiving Jalen Buckley 4 receptions, 29 yards
at Buffalo
Statistics WMUBUFF First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Western Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving Buffalo Passing Rushing Receiving
Kent State
Statistics KENTWMU First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Kent State Passing Rushing Receiving Western Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving
at Central Michigan (rivalry)
Statistics WMUCMU First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Western Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving Central Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving
at Toledo
Statistics WMUTOL First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Western Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving Toledo Passing Rushing Receiving
Bowling Green
Statistics BGSUWMU First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Bowling Green Passing Rushing Receiving Western Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving
at Akron
Statistics WMUAKR First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Western Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving Akron Passing Rushing Receiving
Eastern Michigan (Michigan MAC Trophy)
Statistics EMUWMU First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Eastern Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving Western Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving
Miami (OH)
Statistics M-OHWMU First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Miami (OH) Passing Rushing Receiving Western Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving
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