Final
October 17, 2026 β’ Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 17, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Western Michigan Broncos (5-2) takes on Central Michigan Chippewas (3-4) at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant.
Western Michigan Broncos
Visiting Side
Record
5-2
Central Michigan Chippewas
Home Side
Record
3-4
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WES
|
7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
|
CEN
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
3:08
Jalen Buckley 9 Yd Run (Dieter Kelly Kick)
Score
6:32
Nate Levicki 10 Yd pass from Broc Lowry (Dieter Kelly Kick)
Score
5:51
Jalen Buckley 7 Yd Run (Dieter Kelly Kick)
Score
13:52
Jaden Allen 32 Yd pass from Angel Flores (Caden VanHuis Kick)
Score
0:44
Jadyn Glasser 2 Yd Run (Caden VanHuis Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Western Michigan Broncos
VS
53%
Central Michigan Chippewas
Projected Score
WES 20
-
CEN 25
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
Western Michigan Broncos
STAT
Central Michigan Chippewas
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Central Michigan Chippewas plays on familiar turf at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Western Michigan Broncos Could Win
Western Michigan Broncos will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Central Michigan Chippewas Could Win
Central Michigan Chippewas has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
25,352
Closing Odds
Line: WMU -7.5 | O/U: 42.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Angel Flores
14/25, 162 YDS, 1 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Angel Flores
31 CAR, 117 YDS
Team Passing Yards
Broc Lowry
5/8, 48 YDS, 1 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Jalen Buckley
24 CAR, 150 YDS, 2 TD
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Western Michigan Broncos (50.0%)
Central Michigan Chippewas (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 41 circles
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