The Western Michigan Broncos (1-3) meet a fellow MAC foe when they host the Ball State Cardinals (1-3) on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Waldo Stadium. Keep reading below for all the info you need, which includes how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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Western Michigan vs. Ball State Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Stadium: Waldo Stadium
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Western Michigan vs. Ball State Stats and Insights
- Western Michigan has a -72-point scoring differential on the season (-18.0 per game). Ball State also has been outscored by opponents this year (71 total points, 17.7 per game).
- Western Michigan’s average points scored this season, 20.8, is 13.2 fewer than the 34.0 Ball State is giving up.
- This year Ball State racks up 22.5 fewer points per game (16.3) than Western Michigan surrenders (38.8).
Western Michigan vs. Ball State Recent Meetings
- The last two times Ball State and Western Michigan have played, the two teams share the same 1-1 record.
- In their last two matchups, each team has covered one time while both games outscored the point total.
- Over their last two head-to-head matchups, Ball State has put up 75 points, while Western Michigan has tallied 57.
Top Performers
Western Michigan
- The Broncos’ offense has been carried by Jalen Buckley, who has rushed for 501 yards (125.3 yards per carry) and four rushing touchdowns.
- In four games in 2023, Anthony Sambucci has been targeted 13 times for six receptions, 134 yards and one touchdown.
- Zahir Abdus-Salaam has aided the Broncos’ offense by running for 149 yards (37.3 yards per carry) and one rushing touchdown.
- To go along with 348 passing yards (87.0 yards per game) in four games, Treyson Bourguet has thrown for one touchdown, one interception, and a completion percentage of 50.0%.
- As part of the Broncos’ defensive unit, Tate Hallock has posted 29 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two interceptions in four games.
- As part of the Broncos’ defensive unit, Keni-H Lovely has registered 2.0 TFL, 15 tackles, and one interception in four games.
- The Broncos’ defense has been helped by the contributions of Marshawn Kneeland, who has played four games and posted 16 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
- The Broncos’ defense has been aided by the contributions of Damari Roberson, who has played four games, registering 23 tackles.
Ball State
- On the ground, Marquez Cooper has one touchdown and 234 yards (58.5 per game).
- Rico Barfield has run for 82 yards (20.5 per game) and one touchdown in four games.
- In the passing game, Barfield has scored one touchdown, with six receptions for 88 yards.
- In four games, Kadin Semonza has passed for 480 yards (120.0 per game), with three touchdowns and five interceptions, and a completion percentage of 61.0%.
- In four games, Tanner Koziol has 19 receptions for 156 yards (39.0 per game) and one touchdown.
- Sidney Houston Jr. has been doing his part on defense, totaling 10 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks for the Cardinals.
- On defense, Loren Strickland has helped lead the way with 10 tackles and one sack in four games.
- Keionte Newson has 13 tackles in four games.
- Tyler Potts has amassed two interceptions to go with seven tackles and two passes defended In four games for the Cardinals.