The Western Michigan Broncos secured their place in the 2025 Mid-American Conference Championship Game after a solid victory over Eastern Michigan, winning 31-21 at Rynearson Stadium. Eastern Michigan started strong with an early touchdown, but the Broncos responded fiercely, scoring 31 unanswered points and forcing five turnovers.
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Broc Lowry was a standout, rushing for 92 yards and two touchdowns while also passing for 100 yards. Jalen Buckley contributed significantly with 70 yards on 16 carries and a touchdown. Tailique Williams even had a career-high of 67 rushing yards, adding another touchdown.
On the defensive side, Aaron Wofford, Joey Pope, and Sefa Saipaia Jr. made key interceptions. Nadame Tucker’s forced fumble led to a big 35-yard return by John Peters, with Tate Hallock recording seven tackles for the night.
Interestingly, the Broncos are headed to their fourth MAC Championship, highlighting their growing strength in the conference. Expert analysts note that this consistent performance is turning WMU into a formidable team. The MAC Championship game is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, at noon, and will be televised on ESPN.
As a bonus for students, WMU is offering free tickets through their Student Ticket Account, making it accessible for fans to support the team in this exciting matchup. The opponent for the championship game is yet to be decided, with the rest of the conference finishing their regular seasons soon.
For more details on the game and ticketing information, check the official Broncos website here.
