The Western Michigan Broncos (0-0) square off against an FCS opponent, the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash (0-0) at Waldo Stadium on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Look below for more important details, including how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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Western Michigan vs. Saint Francis (PA) Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Thursday, August 31, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Stadium: Waldo Stadium
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Western Michigan vs. Saint Francis (PA) Stats and Insights (2022)
- Western Michigan was outscored by 61 points last season (5.1 points per game), while Saint Francis (PA) put up 173 more points than its opponents (14.4 per game).
- Saint Francis (PA) allowed 21.5 points per game last year, close to the same amount as the 19.0 Western Michigan scored.
- The Broncos were 2-1 overall when scoring more than 21.5 points last season.
- Saint Francis (PA), on average, scored 11.8 more points (35.9) than Western Michigan surrendered (24.1) last year.
- The Red Flash were 8-0 overall when scoring over 24.1 points last season.
Top Performers
Western Michigan (2022 Stats)
- In 12 games last year, Sean Tyler rushed for 1,027 yards (85.6 per game) and seven touchdowns.
- Also, Tyler had 12 receptions for 111 yards and one touchdown.
- In the passing game, Corey Crooms scored five TDs, hauling in 57 balls for 814 yards (67.8 per game).
- In 12 games a season ago, Jack Salopek threw for 1,285 yards (107.1 per game), with seven touchdowns and 11 interceptions, and a completion percentage of 49.1%.
- In addition, Salopek ran for 52 yards and one TD.
- On the ground, La’Darius Jefferson scored five touchdowns and accumulated 235 yards (19.6 per game).
- As a key defensive contributor, Andre Carter delivered 51 tackles, 7.0 TFL, six sacks, and one interception in 12 games last year.
- Zaire Barnes collected 58 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception in 12 games.
- Corvin Moment posted 49 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and 6.5 sacks in 12 games a season ago.
- In 2022, Keni-H Lovely had four interceptions to go with 33 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and five passes defended.
Saint Francis (PA) (2022 Stats)
- In 12 games last year, Cole Doyle threw for 1,913 yards (159.4 yards per game) while putting up 21 touchdowns, three interceptions and a 65.6% completion percentage.
- Doyle made an impact with his legs, too, rushing for 310 yards and one TD.
- Makai Jackson was a big contributor, racking up 992 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 85 catches.
- In 12 games last season, Elijah Sarratt converted 37 targets into 41 receptions, 695 yards and 13 touchdowns.
- Dawson Snyder received 35 targets last year and turned them into 39 catches (3.3 per game) for 779 yards and four TDs.
- Last season Sebastian Benjamin registered 10 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 5.5 sacks in 12 games.
- Donnell Brown was on the field for 12 games, delivering six tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 5.5 sacks.
- Gregory Reddick compiled one interception to go along with 21 tackles in 12 games.
- An important contributor on defense, Travell Cook had three interceptions to go with six tackles.