W. Michigan 42, Cent. Michigan 31
Tyler Van Tubbergen threw for 362 yards and four touchdowns, and Western Michigan scored 28 points in the fourth quarter to rally past Central Michigan 42-31 Saturday.
Eric Monette had 11 receptions for 196 yards, including a 24-yard TD that put the Broncos (4-6, 2-4 Mid-American) ahead 35-31 with 2:51 remaining. After Central Michigan (3-6, 1-4) fumbled the ensuing kickoff, Dareyon Chance added a 42-yard TD run to make it 42-31 with 2:26 left.
Van Tubbergen also had TD throws of 28 and 22 yards to Justin Collins, 55 yards to Blake Hammond, and ran for an 18-yard TD. Chance added 111 yards rushing.
Ryan Radcliff threw for 383 yards and a touchdown for the Chippewas. Titus David had 10 catches for 208 yards, including a 58-yard TD, and Zurlon Tipton rushed for 112 yards and a pair of scores.
The teams combined for 1,019 yards of offense.