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Eastern Michigan vs. Western Michigan: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – October 28
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Oct. 28, 2023 11:46 a.m. ET
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At 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, the Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-4) are at home against Jalen Buckley and the Western Michigan Broncos (2-6).
Tune in to ESPN+ to see the Broncos take on the Eagles.
Learn more about the Western Michigan Broncos and the Eastern Michigan Eagles.
How to Watch Western Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan
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- When: Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
- Location: Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Michigan
- TV: Watch on ESPN+
Western Michigan's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2023 | vs. Saint Francis (PA) | W 35-17 | -14 |
| 9/9/2023 | at Syracuse | L 48-7 | +25 |
| 9/16/2023 | at Iowa | L 41-10 | +28.5 |
| 9/23/2023 | at Toledo | L 49-31 | +21.5 |
| 9/30/2023 | vs. Ball State | W 42-24 | -1.5 |
| 10/7/2023 | at Mississippi State | L 41-28 | +21.5 |
| 10/14/2023 | vs. Miami (OH) | L 34-21 | +8 |
| 10/21/2023 | at Ohio | L 20-17 | +16.5 |
| 10/28/2023 | at Eastern Michigan | - | |
| 11/7/2023 | vs. Central Michigan | - | - |
| 11/14/2023 | at Northern Illinois | - | - |
| 11/21/2023 | vs. Bowling Green | - | - |
Broncos 2023 Stats & Insights
- Offensively, Western Michigan ranks 77th in the FBS with 375.6 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 105th in total defense (405 yards allowed per contest).
- From an offensive standpoint, Western Michigan ranks 86th in the FBS with 215.9 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 107th in passing yards allowed per contest (249.3).
- The Broncos have the 93rd-ranked scoring offense this season (23.9 points per game), and they've been worse on defense, ranking 12th-worst with 34.3 points allowed per game.
- The Broncos are putting up 159.8 rushing yards per game on offense (64th in the FBS), and they rank 87th defensively with 155.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
- In addition to a 44.9% third-down percentage allowed on defense, which ranks 18th-worst in the FBS, Western Michigan has put up the 98th-ranked third-down percentage (36.1%) on offense.
- The Broncos have forced 10 total turnovers (62nd in the FBS) this season and have turned it over nine times (49th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +1, 56th-ranked in college football.
Western Michigan 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Jalen Buckley | RB | 631 YDS / 5 TD / 78.9 YPG / 5.5 YPC 12 REC / 121 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 15.1 REC YPG |
| Zahir Abdus-Salaam | RB | 316 YDS / 5 TD / 39.5 YPG / 3.8 YPC |
| Hayden Wolff | QB | 698 YDS (68.9%) / 4 TD / 2 INT 51 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 6.4 RUSH YPG |
| Kenneth Womack | WR | 49 REC / 438 YDS / 1 TD / 54.8 YPG |
| Tate Hallock | S | 53 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 4 PD |
| Keni-H Lovely | CB | 33 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 INT / 3 PD |
| Donald Willis | LB | 28 TKL / 4 TFL / 3 SACK |
| Aaron Wofford | CB | 51 TKL / 0 TFL |
Eastern Michigan's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2023 | vs. Howard | W 33-23 | - |
| 9/9/2023 | at Minnesota | L 25-6 | +20 |
| 9/16/2023 | vs. UMass | W 19-17 | -7.5 |
| 9/23/2023 | at Jacksonville State | L 21-0 | +6.5 |
| 9/30/2023 | at Central Michigan | L 26-23 | +9.5 |
| 10/7/2023 | vs. Ball State | W 24-10 | -2 |
| 10/14/2023 | vs. Kent State | W 28-14 | -7 |
| 10/21/2023 | at Northern Illinois | L 20-13 | +11 |
| 10/28/2023 | vs. Western Michigan | - | |
| 11/8/2023 | at Toledo | - | - |
| 11/14/2023 | vs. Akron | - | - |
| 11/21/2023 | at Buffalo | - | - |
Eagles 2023 Stats & Insights
- Eastern Michigan has been struggling offensively, ranking second-worst with 253.6 total yards per game. It has been more effective defensively, surrendering 376.5 total yards per contest (75th-ranked).
- Eastern Michigan ranks eighth-worst in passing yards per game on offense (143.1), but at least it has been dominating on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-best in passing yards allowed per contest (184.1).
- The Eagles rank 11th-worst in points per game (18.3), but they've been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 32nd in the FBS with 19.5 points allowed per contest.
- The Eagles have been outplayed on both offense and defense in terms of rushing this season, ranking 19th-worst in rushing yards (110.5 per game) and 13th-worst in rushing yards allowed (192.4 per game).
- From an offensive perspective, Eastern Michigan is generating a 34% third-down conversion rate (105th-ranked). It ranks 43rd in the FBS defensively (35.5% third-down rate allowed).
- The Eagles have a +3 turnover margin this season, which ranks 29th in the FBS.
Eastern Michigan 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Samson Evans | RB | 399 YDS / 6 TD / 49.9 YPG / 4.3 YPC |
| Austin Smith | QB | 1,103 YDS (56.8%) / 6 TD / 5 INT 109 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 13.6 RUSH YPG |
| Jaylon Jackson | RB | 371 YDS / 1 TD / 46.4 YPG / 4.8 YPC 9 REC / 89 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 11.1 REC YPG |
| Tanner Knue | WR | 32 REC / 305 YDS / 3 TD / 38.1 YPG |
| Joseph Sparacio | LB | 40 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Chase Kline | LB | 32 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK |
| Mikah Coleman | DL | 17 TKL / 4 TFL / 4 SACK |
| Peyton Price | DL | 19 TKL / 2 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
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