KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Western Michigan University’s football team will be in prime time tonight, as they host Northern Illinois for a mid-week MACtion matchup.
Western Michigan is 3-6 overall and 2-3 against MAC competition. Northern Illinois is 2-7 this season, including a 1-4 mark in conference play. It’s a 7:00 p.m. kickoff.
The Broncos are No. 2 in the MAC in scoring defense, allowing only 26.8 points per game in 2022. Western Michigan is also No. 4 in the conference in total defense (365.1 yards allowed per game), with top-five marks in passing defense (231.4 yards allowed per game) and rushing defense (133.7 yards allowed per game).
Opponents are averaging only 3.8 yards per carry against Western Michigan, with Northern Illinois struggling a bit in key offensive categories.
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