The Western Michigan Broncos (3-3) hit the road for a MAC clash against the Buffalo Bulls (4-2) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at UB Stadium.
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When is Western Michigan vs. Buffalo and when does it start?
This contest between the Broncos and Bulls is scheduled on Saturday, October 19, 2024. You can expect the kickoff at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Western Michigan vs. Buffalo
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Western Michigan Stats & Insights
In their most recent game, the Broncos took down the Akron Zips 34-24.
Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense that ranks 15th-worst in the FBS (440.7 yards allowed per game), Western Michigan has played better on offense, ranking 87th in the FBS offensively averaging 367.2 yards per game.
The Broncos own the 109th-ranked passing offense this year (183.0 passing yards per game), and they’ve been less effective defensively, ranking 14th-worst with 272.8 passing yards allowed per game.
Western Michigan is averaging 184.2 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 46th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 98th, surrendering 167.8 rushing yards per contest.
With 34.7 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks 13th-worst in the FBS, the Broncos have had to lean on their 67th-ranked offense (28.7 points per contest) to keep them competitive.
Buffalo Stats & Insights
The Bulls are coming off of a victory over the Toledo Rockets by the score of 30-15.
Buffalo has been struggling on offense, ranking fourth-worst with 270.8 total yards per game. It has been more effective defensively, allowing 374.7 total yards per contest (80th-ranked).
The Bulls rank seventh-worst in passing yards per game (132.0), but they’ve been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 93rd in the FBS with 235.0 passing yards allowed per contest.
Buffalo is posting 138.8 rushing yards per game on offense this season (89th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 139.7 rushing yards per game (62nd-ranked) on defense.
The Bulls’ offense has been bottom-25 this season, registering 20.0 points per game, which ranks 18th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 61st with 22.7 points surrendered per contest.
Western Michigan Key Players to Watch
Hayden Wolff has thrown for 1,098 yards (183.0 ypg) to lead Western Michigan, completing 68.9% of his passes and collecting nine touchdown passes and two interceptions this season.
Jaden Nixon has carried the ball 82 times for a team-high 505 yards (84.2 per game), with six touchdowns this year.
This season Zahir Abdus-Salaam has piled up 274 yards (45.7 per game) on 62 carries with two touchdowns.
Anthony Sambucci’s 286 receiving yards (57.2 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s collected 22 receptions and two touchdowns.
Blake Bosma has totaled 185 receiving yards (30.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns, hauling in 18 passes this year.
Malique Dieudonne’s eight catches have netted him 162 yards (27.0 ypg) and one touchdown.
Buffalo Key Players to Watch
CJ Ogbonna has 751 passing yards (125.2 ypg) to lead Buffalo, completing 52.3% of his passes and tossing five touchdown passes and one interception this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 87 rushing yards (14.5 ypg) on 56 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
Al-Jay Henderson has carried the ball 56 times for a team-high 278 yards (46.3 per game), with two touchdowns this year.
This season Jacqez Barksdale has rushed for 215 yards (35.8 per game) on 52 carries with one touchdown.
Victor Snow’s team-leading 216 receiving yards (36.0 yards per game) have come on 18 receptions with one touchdown.
JJ Jenkins has hauled in 11 passes for 146 yards (24.3 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
Taji Johnson’s seven catches this season have resulted in 85 yards (17.0 ypg) and one touchdown.
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