Venue, Date & Time
Location: Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo, Michigan (Capacity: 30,200)
Kickoff: 6:30 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Kalamazoo, MI)
Conditions: Clear skies, cool fall evening
Temperature: ~68°F (20°C) at kickoff, dipping into the low 60s by the 4th quarter
Wind: 6–8 mph from the west
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Rhode Island Rams
No major injuries reported; QB Devin Farrell and RB Antwain Littleton expected to start.
Western Michigan Broncos
WR depth thin after early-season knocks, but starters Tailique Williams and Baylin Brooks are available.
No major defensive injuries reported.
Key Player Matchups
QB Devin Farrell (URI, 1,055 yds, 6 TD, 2 INT; 109 rush yds, 1 TD) vs. QB Broc Lowry (WMU, 445 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT; 175 rush yds, 4 TD)
Farrell is a dual-threat leader with efficiency; Lowry is WMU’s top playmaker, especially on the ground.
RB Antwain Littleton (URI, 420 yds, 4 TD) vs. RB Jalen Buckley (WMU, 167 yds, 1 TD)
Littleton is a workhorse averaging 100+ yds/game; Buckley provides balance but has struggled behind WMU’s line.
WR Marquis Buchanan (URI, 425 yds, 3 TD) vs. WR Tailique Williams (WMU, 186 yds)
Buchanan is URI’s explosive deep threat; Williams is WMU’s most reliable receiver.
LB A.J. Peña (URI, 3.5 sacks) vs. OL Western Michigan
Peña leads URI’s pass rush; WMU has allowed 19 sacks in four games.
DB Justin Carcel (URI, 2 INT) vs. QB Lowry (WMU)
Carcel is a ballhawk; Lowry has been turnover-prone under pressure.
Recent Team Forms
Rhode Island Rams (4-0, CAA/FCS)
W 28–7 vs. LIU
W 9–7 @ Holy Cross
W 31–17 @ Stony Brook
W 31–20 vs. Campbell
Trend: Balanced offense (398.5 YPG), stingy defense (12.5 PPG allowed). Passing game averaging 263.8 YPG.
Western Michigan Broncos (1-3, MAC)
W 14–13 vs. Toledo
L 0–38 @ Illinois
L 30–33 vs. North Texas
L 6–23 @ Michigan State
Trend: Offense inconsistent (12.5 PPG), defense allowing 32.8 PPG. Passing attack ranks near bottom of FBS (141.8 YPG).
Conference Context
Rhode Island: FCS (CAA) program, undefeated and looking to prove itself against an FBS opponent.
Western Michigan: MAC program, struggling early in 2025, desperate for a bounce-back win at home.
Cross-Conference Note: FCS vs. FBS matchups often favor the FBS side, but URI’s form suggests a live underdog.
Series History
All-time H2H: First-ever meeting between Rhode Island and Western Michigan.
Betting Trends
Rhode Island:
2–2 ATS in 2025
1–3 O/U this season
4–0 SU overall
Western Michigan:
3–1 ATS in 2025
1–3 O/U this season
1–3 SU overall
Historical Betting Results
Rhode Island 2025:
Covered vs. LIU (-16.5), won 28–7 (Under 46.5)
Failed to cover vs. Holy Cross (-3.5), won 9–7 (Under 46.5)
Covered vs. Stony Brook (-7), won 31–17 (Over 47.5)
Failed to cover vs. Campbell (-11.5), won 31–20 (Under 55.5)
Western Michigan 2025:
Covered vs. Toledo (+13.5), won 14–13 (Under 48.5)
Failed to cover vs. Illinois (+27.5), lost 38–0 (Under 50.5)
Covered vs. North Texas (+11.5), lost 33–30 (Over 56.5)
Covered vs. Michigan State (+21.5), lost 23–6 (Under 50)
Game Odds
Rhode Island Rams 43.5
Western Michigan Broncos – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
