Kalamazoo
Western Michigan
RECORD
5-3
CONFERENCE
Mid-American
PF / PA
213/163
Last 15 games
11-4 in the last 15 · 26.7 scored · 18.8 allowed LOST 17-26 scored 17 · allowed 26 See game WON 24-21 scored 24 · allowed 21 See game WON 17-13 scored 17 · allowed 13 See game WON 35-19 scored 35 · allowed 19 See game WON 31-21 scored 31 · allowed 21 See game WON 23-13 scored 23 · allowed 13 See game WON 41-6 scored 41 · allowed 6 See game LOST 12-13 scored 12 · allowed 13 See game WON 49-14 scored 49 · allowed 14 See game WON 28-21 scored 28 · allowed 21 See game LOST 7-32 scored 7 · allowed 32 See game WON 20-17 scored 20 · allowed 17 See game WON 38-7 scored 38 · allowed 7 See game WON 21-14 scored 21 · allowed 14 See game LOST 38-45 scored 38 · allowed 45 See game
Points scored, win Points scored, loss Points allowed
Data highlights
All-time record
379-346-7
.523 since 1959
Best season
13-1
2016
10-win seasons
2
Latest 2025
Winning seasons
38
of 66 completed
Next games
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Head coach
Head coachLance Taylor Head coach since2023
Record at Western Michigan25-22
Seasons4
Bowl trips2
Season stats
Points per game26.6 4th
Points allowed20.4 1st
Total yards per game325.9 8th
Yards per play5.4 5th
Rush yards per game162.1 5th
Season
Unit
Offense
48 players
Defense
49 players
Special teams
7 players| No | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 20 |  Palmer Domschke | PK |
| 32 |  Dieter Kelly | PK |
| 33 |  Zak Zeman | PK |
| 25 |  Ryan Millmore | P |
| 34 |  Tanner Holt | P |
| 28 |  Will Peterson | LS |
| 46 |  Drew Doyle | LS |
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Recent results
2026-10-03 FINAL W
Western Michigan 20 : 17
Buffalo
20 : 17 Buffalo 2026-09-19 FINAL W
Western Michigan 28 : 21
Rice
28 : 21 Rice 2026-09-12 FINAL W
Monmouth 
14 : 49 Western Michigan
14 : 49 Western Michigan 
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The latest 12 games. Every season: Western Michigan record by year.
Upcoming
OCT 31 UPCOMING
Bowling Green vs Western Michigan
Game page vs Western Michigan Points per game
26.6
4th in the Mid-American
Points allowed
20.4
1st in the Mid-American
Total yards per game
325.9
8th in the Mid-American
Yards per play
5.4
5th in the Mid-American
Rush yards per game
162.1
5th in the Mid-American
Pass yards per game
163.8
11th in the Mid-American
First downs per game
18.5
8th in the Mid-American
Third-down rate
42.4%
3rd in the Mid-American
Turnover margin
+3
2nd in the Mid-American
Takeaways
9
5th in the Mid-American
Sacks
19
3rd in the Mid-American
Sacks allowed
11
2nd in the Mid-American
Penalty yards per game
46.5
3rd in the Mid-American
Time of possession
30:19
7th in the Mid-American
Season by season
Record
5-3
Conference
In progress
Points for / against
26.6 / 20.4
Postseason
In progress
| Season | Record | PPG | PA | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5-3 | 26.6 | 20.4 | In progress |
| 2025 | 10-4 | 24.9 | 17.4 | Won Myrtle Beach Bowl |
| 2024 | 6-7 | 28.9 | 31.3 | Lost IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl |
| 2023 | 4-8 | 23.7 | 31.8 | No bowl |
| 2022 | 5-7 | 19.0 | 24.1 | No bowl |
| 2021 | 8-5 | 32.5 | 28.2 | Won Quick Lane Bowl |
| 2020 | 4-2 | 41.7 | 34.2 | No bowl |
| 2019 | 7-6 | 33.1 | 25.9 | Lost SERVPRO FIRST RESPONDER BOWL |
| 2018 | 7-6 | 32.0 | 34.5 | Lost FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL |
| 2017 | 6-6 | 33.9 | 29.0 | No bowl |
| 2016 | 13-1 | 41.6 | 19.8 | Lost GOODYEAR COTTON BOWL CLASSIC |
| 2015 | 8-5 | 36.0 | 28.3 | Won POPEYES BAHAMAS BOWL |
| 2014 | 8-5 | 33.8 | 24.9 | Lost FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL |
| 2013 | 1-11 | 17.2 | 35.4 | No bowl |
| 2012 | 4-8 | 29.3 | 29.7 | No bowl |
| 2011 | 7-6 | 35.3 | 28.7 | Lost LITTLE CAESARS BOWL |
| 2010 | 6-6 | 32.3 | 23.8 | No bowl |
| 2009 | 5-7 | 24.7 | 27.5 | No bowl |
Who gets the ball: share of plays, 2026 season
The share of Western Michigan's offensive plays on which each player threw the ball, ran it or was targeted. College programs do not publish snap counts; this is the closest public measure.
| Player | Pos | All plays | Pass plays | Run plays | 3rd down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broc Lowry | QB | 52.0% | 95.3% | 25.2% | 64.4% |
| Jalen Buckley | RB | 27.3% | 7.9% | 41.3% | 19.8% |
| Ofa Mataele | RB | 12.1% | 3.1% | 18.5% | 6.9% |
| Trey Petty | QB | 10.3% | 9.6% | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| Aveion Chenault | WR | 9.2% | 24.8% | 0.0% | 12.2% |
| Baylin Brooks | WR | 6.7% | 15.9% | 0.0% | 8.0% |
| Egypt Nelson | WR | 6.5% | 15.4% | 0.0% | 8.0% |
| Cole Cabana | RB | 4.7% | 3.5% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| Emazon Littlejohn | WR | 3.8% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 9.0% |
| Harper Hughes | WR | 3.8% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Nathan Levicki | TE | 3.5% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Adam Parks | TE | 3.2% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 3.9% |
| Ryan Brotherton | TE | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 3.2% |
| Terence Marshall | WR | 1.7% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 11.1% |
| Donovan Triplett | RB | 1.7% | 0.0% | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| Keivin Boone-Nelson II | WR | 1.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| AJ Green | RB | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Brennan Wooten | TE | 1.5% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Pass plays and run plays: the share of those plays that went through the player. Source: CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Strength of schedule
Opponents by win total, week by week, with remaining-schedule difficulty
Avg opponent wins, 2025
5.9
FBS average
6.4
Played
6.4
Remaining
5.0
2026 weekly schedule
A · 1 H · 2 A · 3 
H · 4 A · 5 
H · 6 
A · 7 
A · 8 H · 9 BYEWk 10
A · 11 H · 12 H · 13 BYEWk 14
BYEWk 15
Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
Western Michigan 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | @ | 9 | Played |
| 2 | Monmouth | vs | 3 | Played |
| 3 | Rice | @ | 5 | Played |
| 4 | Boise State | vs | 9 | Played |
| 5 | Buffalo | @ | 5 | Played |
| 6 | Kent State | vs | 5 | Played |
| 7 | Central Michigan | @ | 7 | Played |
| 8 | Toledo | @ | 8 | Played |
| 9 | Bowling Green | vs | 4 | Upcoming |
| 11 | Akron | @ | 5 | Upcoming |
| 12 | Eastern Michigan | vs | 4 | Upcoming |
| 13 | Miami (OH) | vs | 7 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
What conference is Western Michigan in?
Western Michigan plays in the Mid-American.
Has Western Michigan ever won a national championship?
No. Western Michigan has not claimed a national championship.
Who is the Western Michigan head coach in 2026?
Lance Taylor is the Western Michigan head coach for the 2026 season.