DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Western Michigan defeated Massachusetts 21–3 to secure a comfortable win. Western Michigan covered by 5.5; Game went Under by 22.5. The market closed at Western Michigan -12.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Western Michigan -17.0 - a gap of 4.5 points toward Western Michigan, of which 3.8 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.
Broc Lowry accounted for two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) and totaled 255 yards of offense (163 passing, 92 rushing), showcasing his ability to move the chains both through the air and on the ground.
Western Michigan held UMass to just 3 points and 203 passing yards, forcing the Minutemen into a field goal only in the first quarter and preventing any offensive touchdowns.
The Broncos rushed for over 100 yards as a team, with Devin Miles adding a 25-yard touchdown run late in the game, complementing Lowry's mobility and keeping the offense unpredictable.
With the win, Western Michigan improved to 2-0 in MAC play, positioning themselves well in the conference standings and building momentum for upcoming league games.
At kickoff, conditions at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium were Sunny, 73°F with winds of 2 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Sunny
73°F
| Measure | Western MichiganAway | MassachusettsHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 668 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | 2,129 miles |
| Season total | 1,206 miles | 4,085 miles |
| Body clock | 14:30 | 14:30 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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