Bowl eligibility secured
The 23-10 win over Bowling Green secured bowl eligibility. The Broncos have reached that mark for a third straight season, with Lance Taylor still leading the program.
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Western Michigan Broncos
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Results, schedule and game-day research ·
Season record6–2Won last game
Against the spread1–6At the closing number
Last 5 games
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Broncos at Zips
Tonightat Zips6:00 PM CT 7:00 PM ET
Broncos −14Total 49Broncos ML −667Kalshi Broncos 87¢ at 5:20 AM CT Tue 11/10Lines at 4:20 AM CT
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13Reported player statuses48Projected starters
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Broncos at Zips
Tue Nov 10 · 6:00 PM CT · 7:00 PM ET · released and locked
96
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Signal strength 96, released before kickoff with its price locked.
96
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Game-day research
Broncos at Zips preview: what our research says
Western Michigan enters tonight at 6-2, with a 4-1 road record and a 2-1 home mark. The Broncos beat Bowling Green 23-10 after losing 38-45 at Toledo. The Bowling Green result secured bowl eligibility. Lance Taylor remains head coach, and Broc Lowry is the projected starting quarterback.
Jalen Buckley remains the projected starting running back. He carried 24 times for 77 yards against Bowling Green, while Cole Cabana contributed 110 yards on seven carries. Cabana scored on an 82-yard run, Western Michigan's longest run this season. Aveion Chenault caught six passes at Toledo. Adam Parks, the projected starting tight end, caught two touchdown passes against Kent State.
Against Bowling Green, the defense produced four sacks and nine tackles for loss. Western Michigan has recorded 20 sacks in conference play, with Austin Alexander contributing 5.0. Lowry passed for 257 yards and three touchdowns against Kent State. The official game-day availability report remains pending. No named Western Michigan injuries appear in the available listing, but that does not establish full availability. Akron quarterback Cibastian Broughton returned from injury against Ohio; other Akron injury listings lack current playing designations. No new coaching change or roster transaction was confirmed in the available updates.
Season at time of writing
Western Michigan is 6-2, with a 2-1 home record and a 4-1 road record. The Broncos beat Bowling Green 23-10 after losing 38-45 at Toledo, securing bowl eligibility with the latest win. Their defense recorded four sacks and nine tackles for loss against Bowling Green.
The news
Cabana adds support behind Buckley
Jalen Buckley remains the projected starter at running back. Cole Cabana contributed 110 yards on seven carries against Bowling Green, including an 82-yard touchdown.
Defensive pressure remains productive
Western Michigan recorded four sacks and nine tackles for loss against Bowling Green. Its 20 sacks in conference play include 5.0 from Austin Alexander.
Lowry leads the passing game
Broc Lowry remains the projected starting quarterback, with Trey Petty behind him. Against Kent State, Lowry passed for 257 yards and three touchdowns, while Adam Parks caught two touchdown passes.
Injuries
Injury report as of : 13 Zips on the report.
Broncos
- None listed
Zips
- Daymon DavidListed Out on Akron’s Nov. 3 report; injury reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- Semaj BealsListed Out on Akron’s Nov. 3 report; injury reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- Iesa JarmonListed Out on Akron’s Nov. 3 report; injury reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- Cameron MonteiroListed Out on Akron’s Nov. 3 report; injury reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- Paul DavisListed Out on Akron’s Nov. 3 report; injury reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- Catrell WhiteListed Out on Akron’s Nov. 3 report; injury reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- Chris GeeListed Out on Akron’s Nov. 3 report; injury reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
- Gavin JamesListed Out on Akron’s Nov. 3 report; injury reason and return timing were not stated. Tonight’s status is unconfirmed.Out
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The matchup
Broncos projected starters
- Broc LowryQB
- Jalen BuckleyRB
- Aveion Chenault (WR-X)
- Egypt Nelson (WR-Z)
- Baylin Brooks (WR-F)
- Adam ParksTE
- Chad SchusterLT
- Hunter WhitenackLG
- Spencer BeckemanC
- Gavin DaboRG
- Ben RoebuckRT
- Scoop Gardner Jr.LDE
- Ahmed TounkaraLDT
- Zavian TibbsRDT
- Austin AlexanderRDE
- Dillon MooreWLB
- Domanick MoonMLB
- Jarvarius SimsLCB
- Micah DavisSS
- Joey PopeFS
- Jordon ThomasRCB
- Joshua FranklinNB
- Dieter KellyK
- Ryan MillmoreP
Zips projected starters
- Cibastian BroughtonQB
- Jordan GantRB
- Marcel Williams (WR-X)
- Kyan Mason (WR-Z)
- Miles Burris (WR-SL)
- Conner CravaackTE
- Carlos SlaydenLT
- Brandon SmithLG
- Colin LyonsC
- Nate HamptonRG
- Allen Jones Jr.RT
- Cyrus DurhamLDE
- Ronald HullNT
- Jon'Trell MixonDT
- Dahvon FrazierRDE
- Dwight NunooWLB
- Donelius JohnsonMLB
- Caiden NewsomeLCB
- Tairan Davis Jr.SS
- Mehki FlowersFS
- Zach HobsonRCB
- Aamii BranchNB
- Matthew SchrammK
- Joseph CastleP
Updated How we grade
Written by the WagerBird research team from our own results, line captures and graded picks. Updated . How we grade →
Broncos at Zips odds and prediction markets
Sportsbook prices at 5:20 AM CTPrices as of : the Broncos are −14.5 to −14 at five sportsbooks and the total is 47.5.
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Prediction markets
Prices at 5:20 AM CT Tue 11/10Kalshi and Polymarket on Broncos at Zips
Broncos to win costs 87¢ on Kalshi, against −600 at the best sportsbook (DraftKings). A Yes price in cents is the market’s chance in percent; Kalshi’s trading fee is extra.
| Market | Kalshi | Polymarket | Best sportsbook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos to win | 87¢87% chance | 87¢87% chance | −600DraftKings |
| Zips to win | 16¢16% chance | 16¢16% chance | +500FanDuel |
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Line movement
at Akron ZipsTue Nov 10 · 6:00 PM CT · 7:00 PM ET
Lines as of : the Broncos spread is −14 (opened −14.5); the total is 49 (opened 48).
Broncos spread−14.5−14+0.5
Total4849+1
Broncos team total31.531.5No move
Broncos money line−680−667+13
Open, then now.
Results and against the spread
6–2 · 1–6 ATSRecord
6–2
Against the spread
1–6
Form, last 5
WWWLW
Last game
W 23-10vs Falcons
| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10/31 | vs Bowling Green Falcons | W 23-10 | −14.5 | Missed |
| Sat 10/24 | at Toledo Rockets | L 38-45 | +2.5 | Missed |
| Sat 10/17 | at Central Michigan Chippewas | W 21-14 | −7.5 | Missed |
| Sat 10/10 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | W 38-7 | −14 | Covered |
| Sat 10/3 | at Buffalo Bulls | W 20-17 | −12.5 | Missed |
Spread is the Broncos’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
Schedule
vs EaglesTue 11/17 · 6:00 PM CT7:00 PM ET
vs RedHawksMon 11/23 · 11:00 PM CT12:00 AM ET
Our Broncos picks, graded
Wins and losses6–3 on Broncos games this season · 66.7%
- 96Full Game Team Total: Bowling Green Falcons Over 14.5 +102Sat 10/31loss+3.5%
- 73Full Game Spread: Bowling Green Falcons +14.5 −105Sat 10/31win+7.3%
- 69Full Game Game Total: Over 45.5 −110Sat 10/24win+3 pts
- 62Full Game Spread: Western Michigan Broncos -7 −110Sat 10/17push+0.5 pts
- 60Full Game Spread: Kent State Golden Flashes +14 −110Sat 10/10loss+0.5 pts
- 1001st Half Spread: Buffalo Bulls +7 −105Sat 10/3win
- 64Full Game Spread: Buffalo Bulls +14 −110Sat 10/3win+1 pt
- 76Full Game Team Total: Western Michigan Broncos Over 20.5 −118Sat 9/26loss
- 841st Half Game Total: Under 27 −108Sat 9/5win
- 89Full Game Spread: Western Michigan Broncos +27.5 −101Sat 9/5win
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Broncos questions, answered
Is there a Broncos pick for this matchup?
Yes. Our Broncos pick for Broncos at Zips was released before kickoff at Signal strength 96. Unlock it in the Terminal.
What is the Broncos' record this season?
The Western Michigan Broncos are 6-2: 2-1 at home and 4-1 on the road.
When do the Broncos play next?
The Broncos visit the Akron Zips on Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 PM CT (7:00 PM ET).
Who is on the Broncos injury report?
No Broncos player is listed on the latest injury report.
What matters for the Broncos against the Zips?
Western Michigan visits 0-8 Akron at 6:00 PM CT (7:00 PM ET). The official game-day availability report remains pending, so the absence of named Western Michigan injuries is not a full health clearance. Akron has unresolved injury listings, although quarterback Cibastian Broughton returned against Ohio.
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