Venue & Game Information
Location: Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kickoff: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 8:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN2
Weather Outlook
Forecast: Clear skies, temperatures in the low 40s (°F) at kickoff
Wind: 8–10 mph, potentially affecting long field goals and deep passing
Impact: Cold conditions favor run-heavy game plans
Injury Report
Ohio: RB Sieh Bangura (ankle) listed as probable; WR Chase Hendricks nursing a minor hamstring strain but expected to play.
Western Michigan: QB Broc Lowry (shoulder) probable; DL rotation thin due to knee injuries.
Team Recent Form
Ohio Bobcats: Won three straight, including a 24–20 victory over Miami (OH). Offense averages 28.7 points per game; defense allows 24.2 points per game.
Western Michigan Broncos: Won five of last six, most recently a 24–21 win over Central Michigan. Offense averages 22.3 points per game; defense ranks second in MAC, allowing just 19 points per game.
Player Matchups
QB Battle: Parker Navarro (Ohio) – 1,875 yards, 15 TDs vs. Broc Lowry (WMU) – dual-threat with 150 passing yards and 82 rushing yards last week.
RBs: Sieh Bangura (Ohio) – 102 yards, 1 TD vs. Jalen Buckley (WMU) – 68 yards, 1 TD last game.
WRs: Rodney Harris II (Ohio) – 92 yards, 1 TD vs. Tailique Williams (WMU) – 7 catches, 48 yards, 1 TD.
Defense: WMU’s stingy secondary (181.8 passing yards allowed per game) vs. Ohio’s passing attack led by Hendricks.
Series History
Ohio has won the last two meetings, outscoring WMU by 22 points combined.
Against the spread (ATS), the teams are split 1–1 in those matchups.
None of the last two meetings went over the point total.
Betting Trends
Ohio: 6–3 ATS this season; 3–3 ATS as favorites of 2.5 or more.
Western Michigan: 6–3 ATS; 3–1 ATS as underdogs of 2.5 or more.
Under has hit in 3 of Ohio’s last 4 games; WMU has also leaned Under in recent contests.
Predicted Score: Western Michigan 23 – Ohio 21
Summary: Expect a defensive battle in Kalamazoo. Ohio’s balanced offense faces a Broncos defense that has been dominant in recent weeks. With cold weather and both teams trending Under, the value lies on Western Michigan +2.5 and the Under.
Game Odds
Ohio Bobcats – 1
Western Michigan Broncos 47
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, November 10, 2025
