Iowa vs. Western Michigan: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 16

Iowa vs. Western Michigan: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 16

Updated Sep. 16, 2023 3:38 p.m. ET
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The Western Michigan Broncos (1-1) play on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET at Kinnick Stadium against Cade McNamara and the Iowa Hawkeyes (2-0).

The Hawkeyes' game against the Broncos will be airing on BTN.

Learn more about the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Western Michigan Broncos.

How to Watch Iowa vs. Western Michigan

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  • When: Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
  • Location: Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa
  • TV: Watch on BTN

Iowa's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
9/2/2023 vs. Utah State W 24-14 -24
9/9/2023 at Iowa State W 20-13 -3.5
9/16/2023 vs. Western Michigan -
9/23/2023 at Penn State - -
9/30/2023 vs. Michigan State - -
10/7/2023 vs. Purdue - -
10/14/2023 at Wisconsin - -
10/21/2023 vs. Minnesota - -
11/4/2023 vs. Northwestern - -
11/11/2023 vs. Rutgers - -
11/18/2023 vs. Illinois - -
11/24/2023 at Nebraska - -

Hawkeyes 2023 Stats & Insights

  • Iowa has been a bottom-25 offense this season, ranking ninth-worst with 259.5 yards per contest. The defensive unit is ranked 45th in the FBS (309.5 yards allowed per game).
  • Iowa ranks 18th-worst in passing offense (159.5 passing yards per game), but thas been a little better on defense, ranking 65th with 208 passing yards allowed per game.
  • On defense, the Hawkeyes have been a top-25 unit, ranking 24th-best by allowing only 13.5 points per game. They rank 102nd on offense (22 points per game).
  • The Hawkeyes rank 25th-worst in rushing offense (100 rushing yards per game), but they've played better on defense, ranking 41st with 101.5 rushing yards allowed per contest.
  • From an offensive standpoint, Iowa ranks 100th in the FBS with a 35.5% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team's defense ranks 52nd in third-down conversion rate allowed (101.5).
  • With two forced turnovers (74th in the FBS) against one turnover committed (ninth in the FBS), the Hawkeyes' +1 turnover margin ranks 43rd in college football.

Iowa 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Cade McNamara QB 314 YDS (55.8%) / 2 TD / 1 INT
Jaziun Patterson RB 84 YDS / 1 TD / 42 YPG / 5.6 YPC
Kaleb Johnson RB 91 YDS / 1 TD / 45.5 YPG / 2.7 YPC
Luke Lachey TE 10 REC / 131 YDS / 0 TD / 65.5 YPG
Jay Higgins LB 16 TKL / 0 TFL
Cooper DeJean DB 13 TKL / 0 TFL
Sebastian Castro DB 7 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
DeShaun Lee DB 13 TKL / 0 TFL

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 -
9/23/2023 at Toledo - -
9/30/2023 vs. Ball State - -
10/7/2023 at Mississippi State - -
10/14/2023 vs. Miami (OH) - -
10/21/2023 at Ohio - -
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

  • Western Michigan is generating 413.5 total yards per game on offense this season (59th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 388.5 total yards per game (94th-ranked).
  • Western Michigan's defense has been a bottom-25 unit in pass defense this season, surrendering 286.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 23rd-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 101st with 195.5 passing yards per contest.
  • The Broncos have been outplayed on both offense and defense this season, ranking 23rd-worst in points (21 per game) and 25th-worst in points allowed (32.5 per game).
  • The Broncos' run defense ranks 43rd in the FBS with 102 rushing yards given up per contest, but they've been carried by their offense, which ranks 24th-best by compiling 218 rushing yards per game.
  • Western Michigan is putting up a 44.1% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (59th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 48.1% third-down rate (107th-ranked) on defense.
  • The Broncos have a -2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 101st in the FBS.

Western Michigan 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Jalen Buckley RB 281 YDS / 2 TD / 140.5 YPG / 7.4 YPC
Zahir Abdus-Salaam RB 84 YDS / 1 TD / 42 YPG / 3.4 YPC
Jack Salopek QB 280 YDS (68.8%) / 1 TD / 2 INT
Austin Hence TE 9 REC / 68 YDS / 1 TD / 34 YPG
Tate Hallock S 16 TKL / 0 TFL
Boone Bonnema LB 7 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Donald Willis LB 9 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Marshawn Kneeland DT 10 TKL / 1 TFL / 0.5 SACK
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