DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Western Michigan defeated Ohio 17–13 in a closely contested finish. Western Michigan covered by 2.5; Game went Under by 17.5. The market closed at Western Michigan -1.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Ohio -4.0 - a gap of 5.5 points toward Ohio, of which 4.2 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge. Blue Chip Analytics had rated Ohio 7.0 points stronger on a neutral field.
Western Michigan's 17-13 win over Ohio gave them a 5-1 conference record, putting them alone atop the MAC standings with a half-game lead over Miami (OH) and Buffalo.
The Broncos' offense came alive in the second half, highlighted by a 71-yard catch-and-run by Tailique Williams that set up Jalen Buckley's go-ahead 3-yard touchdown run with 13:43 left, securing the win.
Chase Hallock's interception return of 37 yards set up a 46-yard field goal by Palmer Domschke for the game's first points, and the defense held Ohio to just 13 points, including a missed PAT.
The team honored former player Marshawn Kneeland, who passed away, with jersey displays, helmet decals, and his number painted on the field, which may have provided extra motivation.
Quarterback Broc Lowry and running back Jalen Buckley each scored a rushing touchdown, with Lowry's 1-yard run in the third quarter giving the Broncos a 10-7 lead and Buckley's 3-yard run proving to be the game-winner.
At kickoff, conditions at Waldo Stadium were Cloudy, 33°F, wind chill 24°F with winds of 13 mph. Gusts reaching 22 mph add variance to the kicking and passing game. Games with gusts at or above 30 mph have seen the total move down by about 1.4 points. At 33°F, cold is worth noting but is unlikely to be decisive. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Cloudy
33°F
| Measure | OhioAway | Western MichiganHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 275 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | Bye week |
| Season total | 2,048 miles | 2,267 miles |
| Body clock | 20:00 | 20:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 11 days |
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