FBS-CFB Game Preview: Western Michigan Broncos (4-3) vs. Miami-Ohio Redhawks (4-3)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Fred C. Yager Stadium, 700 Weeb Ewbank Way, Oxford, OH 45056

Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET

Broadcast: ESPN+

Weather Forecast: Clear skies, 62°F at kickoff, light winds (5–7 mph), no precipitation expected.

Team Recent Form

Western Michigan Broncos:

Last game: 42-0 win vs. Ball State

Offense: 22.9 PPG, 318.3 YPG (161 pass, 157 rush)

Defense: 17.7 PPG allowed, 282.7 YPG allowed (14th nationally)

Strength: Top‑25 scoring defense, balanced run-pass mix.

Miami (OH) RedHawks:

Last game: 44-30 win vs. Eastern Michigan

Offense: 26.0 PPG, 360.6 YPG (191 pass, 169 rush)

Defense: 22.0 PPG allowed, 328.1 YPG allowed

Strength: Dual-threat QB DeQuan Finn and strong rushing attack.

Injury Report

Western Michigan: No major injuries reported.

Miami (OH): No significant absences; roster healthy entering Week 9.

Key Player Matchups

QB Broc Lowry (WMU): 992 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT, 65.2% completion; also 427 rushing yards, 7 TD.

RB Devin Miles (WMU): 312 yards, 3 TD.

WR Tailique Williams (WMU): 284 yards – reliable possession target.

QB DeQuan Finn (MIA): 997 yards, 6 TD, 5 INT; 332 rushing yards, 3 TD.

RB Jordan Brunson (MIA): 482 yards, 4 TD – power back.

WR Kamryn Perry (MIA): 514 yards, 3 TD – explosive playmaker.

Series History

All-time: Miami (OH) leads 38–23–1.

Recent: Teams split last two meetings (1–1).

Last meeting: Miami (OH) 27, Western Michigan 24 (2024).

Betting Trends

Western Michigan: 6-1 ATS this season; 3-1 ATS as underdog.

Miami (OH): 5-2 ATS; 4-0 ATS as favorite.

Totals: WMU games 2-5 O/U; Miami games 4-3 O/U.

Head-to-Head: Teams split last two ATS; one OVER, one UNDER.

Projection: Western Michigan 23 – Miami (OH) 20

Game Odds

Western Michigan Broncos          41

Miami-Ohio Redhawks                 – 2

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025

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