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Originally Published 4 months ago — by MLive.com
Michigan State's football team opened the 2025 season with a 23-6 win over Western Michigan, showcasing a strong defense and a solid performance from quarterback Aidan Chiles, while the backfield and offensive line showed promising signs for the season ahead.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by University of Michigan Athletics
The University of Michigan Football team is in discussions to open the 2026 season with a historic game against Western Michigan in Frankfurt, Germany, at Deutsche Bank Park, marking the first time the Wolverines would play outside North America, offering a unique international experience for players and fans.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by AL.com
Lance Taylor, head coach of Western Michigan, returns to his home state of Alabama for the Salute to Veterans Bowl against South Alabama. Taylor, who has a rich history with Alabama football, began his coaching career under Nick Saban. Both teams, led by Taylor and South Alabama's Major Applewhite, hold 6-6 records this season. The game marks a significant homecoming for Taylor, whose coaching journey has been influenced by his early experiences at Alabama.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Lansing State Journal
The Michigan State hockey team staged a remarkable comeback in the NCAA tournament first round, rallying from a 4-2 deficit to force overtime and ultimately securing a 5-4 victory over Western Michigan. Senior forward Jeremy Davidson's shot deflected off a Western Michigan skater and into the net, propelling the Spartans to the next round. The win sets up a matchup against the winner of North Dakota and Michigan, with the Spartans displaying resilience throughout the game, including a game-tying goal in the final minute of regulation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by For The Win
Western Michigan's men's basketball team secured a thrilling road victory over Ball State with a jaw-dropping cross-court bounce pass at the buzzer, as Ja'Vaughn Hannah found Anthony Crump for the game-winning shot. The improbable play left fans in awe and capped off an incredible finish for Western Michigan.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Sports
Western Michigan's Anthony Crump tipped in a wild full-court pass at the buzzer to lift the Broncos past Ball State 78-76 in overtime, securing one of the wildest buzzer-beaters of the season. With just 1.6 seconds left on the clock, a deep overhead pass from Ja’Vaughn Hannah found Crump, who made an easy layup to avoid a second overtime and spark a wild celebration on the court. The win puts Western Michigan at 11-18 for the season, while Ball State drops to 14-15.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
Iowa will hire former Western Michigan coach Tim Lester as its new offensive coordinator, replacing Brian Ferentz. Lester, who also worked as a senior analyst for the Green Bay Packers, brings experience in building successful passing systems and a strong familiarity with the Midwest region. His hiring aims to improve Iowa's struggling offense, which ranked last nationally in total offense last season, and to complement the team's strong defense.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Western Michigan defeats Central Michigan 38-28 in a back-and-forth game, with Hayden Wolff throwing for 333 yards and three touchdowns. Western Michigan reestablished control in the fourth quarter, scoring 17 points and holding Central Michigan scoreless. Jalen Buckley's 52-yard touchdown run tied the game, and a 41-yard scoring pass from Wolff to Leroy Thomas gave Western Michigan the lead. Palmer Domschke's field goal sealed the victory.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MLive.com
Jalen Buckley's two touchdowns and a strong defensive performance by Western Michigan helped the Broncos snap a three-game losing streak and defeat Eastern Michigan 45-21. Buckley ran for 138 yards and scored on two short runs, while the defense contributed with two safeties and a touchdown. Eastern Michigan managed to score late in the second quarter and early in the fourth, but it wasn't enough to overcome Western Michigan's dominant performance.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hawk Central
No. 24 Iowa Hawkeyes (2-0) will face Western Michigan (1-1) in a televised game on the Big Ten Network at 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday. Iowa's defense, known for consistent production, has only recorded one sack this season despite facing close to 100 passing plays. Jermari Harris, who was suspended for his involvement in a sports-gambling investigation, has returned as the No. 1 right cornerback. The game will take place at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by syracuse.com
Syracuse football will face off against Western Michigan in their second game of the season, which will be another streaming-only game. The game will air on ACC Network Extra and can be accessed via ESPN.com or associated apps, as well as streamed on ESPN Plus. Spectrum customers will need to find alternative viewing options due to the ongoing blackout of Disney-owned networks on the service. Syracuse opened their season with a dominant win over Colgate, scoring a record-breaking 65-0 victory.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MGoBlue
The University of Michigan Athletic Department has announced its non-conference football schedule in 2026 and the addition of a game for the 2029 season. Western Michigan has been added to its home schedule in 2026 and 2029, while UTEP has been added to its 2026 schedule. The location for the scheduled games with the University of Texas has been switched from the original contract.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Boston University Athletics
The No. 5 Boston University men's ice hockey team defeated No. 9/11 Western Michigan 5-1 in the opening round of the Manchester Regional at SNHU Arena. BU will face Cornell in the regional final on Saturday. Freshman Lane Hutson opened the scoring in the first period before his brother, Quinn, and senior Matt Brown scored 88 seconds apart in the second to create a 3-0 cushion. With his goal, Lane surpassed Brian Leetch as the highest-scoring freshman in Hockey East history.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by College Hockey News
The NCAA Tournament begins with the Manchester Regional, featuring four teams vying for a spot in the Frozen Four. Boston University faces Western Michigan in a matchup of two of the top five offenses in the country, while defending champion Denver takes on Cornell in a battle of two of the top defenses. BU is the only reigning conference champion in the regional, while Denver is looking to become the first men's program to win 10 national titles.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Detroit Free Press
Michigan hockey will face Colgate in the NCAA tournament as the No. 3 overall seed, with a potential regional final matchup against Penn State or Michigan Tech. Western Michigan and Michigan Tech also made the 16-team field, with WMU heading to the Manchester region to play Boston University and MTU headed to Allentown to open against Penn State. The Wolverines will be aiming for their 27th Frozen Four appearance.