How to Watch Western Michigan vs. Rhode Island: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 27, 2025

Updated Sep. 27, 2025 5:28 p.m. ET

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Waldo Stadium is the venue where Tailique Williams and the Western Michigan Broncos (1-3) will battle the Rhode Island Rams (4-0) on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Interested in watching the game between the Broncos and Rams? You can find it on ESPN+.

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How to Watch Western Michigan vs. Rhode Island

When: Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. ET
Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

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	-
10/4/2025	at UMass	-
10/11/2025	vs. Ball State	-
10/25/2025	at Miami (OH)	-
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

While Western Michigan ranks 55th in total defense with 345 yards allowed per game, the team's offensive unit has been slightly worse, ranking worst (253.8 yards per game).
Western Michigan has struggled in the passing game, ranking ninth-worst in the FBS (141.8 passing yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks 24th-best on the other side of the ball, giving up only 166 passing yards per game.
While the Broncos' defense ranks 91st with 26.8 points allowed per game, they've been a little less successful on offense, ranking worst (12.5 points per game).
The Broncos have been a bottom-25 run offense this year, ranking 22nd-worst with 112 rushing yards per contest. On the defensive side of the ball, they are ranked 111th in the FBS (179 rushing yards allowed per game).
Western Michigan is averaging a 37.1% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (95th in the FBS), and is giving up a 39.3% third-down percentage (82nd) on defense.

Western Michigan 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Broc Lowry	QB	445 YDS (52.2%) / 1 TD / 1 INT 175 RUSH YDS / 4 RUSH TD / 43.8 RUSH YPG
Jalen Buckley	RB	167 YDS / 0 TD / 41.8 YPG / 3.0 YPC 7 REC / 51 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 17.0 REC YPG
Tailique Williams	WR	10 REC / 186 YDS / 0 TD / 46.5 YPG
Baylin Brooks	WR	8 REC / 119 YDS / 0 TD / 29.8 YPG
Tate Hallock	DB	25 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Nadame Tucker	DL	12 TKL / 3.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Rodney McGraw	DL	10 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK
James Camden	LB	18 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK

Rhode Island's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/29/2025	vs. Campbell	W 31-20
9/6/2025	at Stony Brook	W 31-17
9/13/2025	at Holy Cross	W 9-7
9/20/2025	vs. LIU	W 28-7
9/27/2025	at Western Michigan	-
10/3/2025	vs. Brown	-
10/11/2025	vs. New Hampshire	-
10/18/2025	at Albany	-
10/25/2025	vs. Bryant	-
11/8/2025	at Elon	-
11/15/2025	at Maine	-
11/22/2025	vs. Hampton	-

Rhode Island 2025 Stats & Insights

Rhode Island's defensive unit has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 18th-best in the FCS with 301 total yards ceded per contest. In terms of offense, it is posting 398.5 total yards per game, which ranks 31st.
In terms of passing, Rhode Island has been productive on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 23rd-best in passing yards per game (263.8) and sixth-best in passing yards allowed per game (135.8).
The Rams have been keeping opposing offenses in check on the defensive side of the ball, giving up just 12.8 points per game (seventh-best). Offensively, they rank 58th by compiling 24.8 points per game.
In terms of rushing, the Rams rank 75th in the FCS on offense (134.8 rushing yards per game) and 67th on defense (166 rushing yards allowed per contest).
Rhode Island's defense has been dominant on third down, surrendering a 30% third-down conversion percentage (20th-best). On offense, it ranks 44th in the FCS with a 40% third-down rate.

Rhode Island 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Devin Farrell	QB	1,055 YDS (58.0%) / 6 TD / 2 INT 109 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 27.3 RUSH YPG
Antwain Littleton	RB	420 YDS / 4 TD / 105.0 YPG / 4.5 YPC 10 REC / 62 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 15.5 REC YPG
Marquis Buchanan	WR	23 REC / 425 YDS / 3 TD / 106.3 YPG
Greg Gaines III	WR	19 REC / 240 YDS / 0 TD / 60.0 YPG
Case Mankins	DL	0 TKL / TFL / 1.0 SACK
A.J. Pena	LB	0 TKL / TFL / 3.5 SACK
Rohan Davy	LB	0 TKL / TFL / 3.0 SACK
Justin Carcel	DB	0 TKL / TFL / 2 INT / 0 PD