How to Watch Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 1, 2025

Updated Nov. 1, 2025 3:28 p.m. ET

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Broc Lowry and the Western Michigan Broncos (4-4) play on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET versus the Central Michigan Chippewas (5-3) at Waldo Stadium. Go to ESPNU to see the Broncos battle the Chippewas.

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How to Watch Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan

When: Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 4 p.m. ET
Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
TV Channel: ESPNU
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan: Head to Head

Against Central Michigan, Western Michigan has collected two wins over the past three matchups.
The Broncos have covered two times in those games while going over the total on one occasion.
Western Michigan has scored 64 points in the last three matchups while only giving up 54 to Central Michigan.

Western Michigan's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/29/2025	at Michigan State	L 23-6
9/6/2025	vs. North Texas	L 33-30
9/13/2025	at Illinois	L 38-0
9/20/2025	vs. Toledo	W 14-13
9/27/2025	vs. Rhode Island	W 47-14
10/4/2025	at UMass	W 21-3
10/11/2025	vs. Ball State	W 42-0
10/25/2025	at Miami (OH)	L 26-17
11/1/2025	vs. Central Michigan	-
11/11/2025	vs. Ohio	-
11/18/2025	at Northern Illinois	-
11/25/2025	at Eastern Michigan	-

Western Michigan 2025 Stats & Insights

Western Michigan has struggled offensively, ranking 16th-worst in the FBS (318 yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks 18th-best in the nation, giving up only 298.4 yards per game.
While Western Michigan ranks 15th-worst in the FBS in passing offense with 162.5 passing yards per game, it's been a different story with the defense, which ranks 22nd-best (181.4 passing yards per game allowed).
The Broncos sport the 107th-ranked offense this year (22.1 points per game), and they've been more effective defensively, ranking 24th-best with only 18.8 points allowed per game.
The Broncos are putting up 155.5 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 68th in the FBS. Defensively, they rank 28th, surrendering 117 rushing yards per contest.
Western Michigan ranks 49th in third-down conversion rate this year (42.5%), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 24th-best in the FBS with a 33% third-down percentage allowed.
With 11 forced turnovers (40th in the FBS) against 11 turnovers committed (89th in the FBS), the Broncos (0) own the 67th-ranked turnover margin in college football.

Western Michigan 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Broc Lowry	QB	1,164 YDS (63.9%) / 6 TD / 1 INT 509 RUSH YDS / 7 RUSH TD / 63.6 RUSH YPG
Jalen Buckley	RB	283 YDS / 1 TD / 40.4 YPG / 3.4 YPC 9 REC / 66 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 11 REC YPG
Tailique Williams	WR	25 REC / 355 YDS / 1 TD / 44.4 YPG
Devin Miles	RB	211 YDS / 2 TD / 26.4 YPG / 3.8 YPC
Nadame Tucker	DL	28 TKL / 9 TFL / 8.5 SACK
Sefa Saipaia Jr.	LB	45 TKL / 4 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Tate Hallock	DB	37 TKL / 1 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
Rodney McGraw	DL	19 TKL / 3 TFL / 4 SACK

Central Michigan's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/29/2025	at San Jose State	W 16-14
9/6/2025	at Pittsburgh	L 45-17
9/13/2025	at Michigan	L 63-3
9/20/2025	vs. Wagner	W 49-10
9/27/2025	vs. Eastern Michigan	W 24-13
10/4/2025	at Akron	L 28-22
10/18/2025	at Bowling Green	W 27-6
10/25/2025	vs. UMass	W 38-13
11/1/2025	at Western Michigan	-
11/12/2025	vs. Buffalo	-
11/19/2025	at Kent State	-
11/29/2025	vs. Toledo	-

Central Michigan 2025 Stats & Insights

In terms of total yards, Central Michigan ranks 103rd in the FBS (351.3 total yards per game) and 63rd on defense (361.6 total yards allowed per game).
Central Michigan's passing game has not been getting things done, ranking eighth-worst in the FBS with 149.6 passing yards per game. It has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, allowing 210.4 passing yards per contest (52nd-ranked).
The Chippewas are putting up 24.5 points per contest on offense this season (91st-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 24 points per contest (64th-ranked) on defense.
The Chippewas' run defense ranks 80th in the FBS with 151.3 rushing yards allowed per game, but they've been lifted up by their offense, which ranks 25th-best by putting up 201.6 rushing yards per game.
In terms of third-down efficiency, this season has been ugly for Central Michigan on both sides of the ball, as it is posting a 35% third-down conversion percentage (22nd-worst) and allowing a 44.1% conversion rate (20th-worst).
The Chippewas have a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 17th-best at +6.

Central Michigan 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Angel Flores	QB	195 YDS (70.4%) / 2 TD / 0 INT 519 RUSH YDS / 8 RUSH TD / 64.9 RUSH YPG
Brock Townsend	RB	262 YDS / 2 TD / 37.4 YPG / 6 YPC 9 REC / 134 REC YDS / 3 REC TD / 22.3 REC YPG
Nahree Biggins	RB	415 YDS / 1 TD / 51.9 YPG / 5.6 YPC 15 REC / 158 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 22.6 REC YPG
Joey Labas	QB	914 YDS (71.4%) / 7 TD / 1 INT
Michael Heldman	DL	26 TKL / 4 TFL / 5.5 SACK
Jordan Kwiatkowski	LB	52 TKL / 2 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 2 INT
Dakota Cochran	LB	40 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Kalen Carroll	DB	29 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD