The Western Michigan Broncos (2-3) and the UMass Minutemen (0-4) square off on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium in a battle of MAC opponents.

The Minutemen are expected to lose by at least two scores (currently +12.5) against the Broncos (with an over/under of 45.5 points).

Keep reading to check out our preview for this this matchup between the Broncos and the Minutemen, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

Western Michigan vs. UMass betting lines

• Spread favorite: Broncos (-12.5)
• Moneyline: Broncos (-485), Minutemen (+368)
• Total: 45.5 points

Western Michigan vs. UMass betting info and stats

Western Michigan has an against-the-spread record of 4-1-0 this season. Western Michigan won the one game it played as the moneyline favorite this season. UMass has one win against the spread this season (1-3-0). When UMass is an underdog by 12.5 points or more, it is 1-1 ATS. This is the second game this year UMass is the moneyline underdog. The Minutemen lost the first one.

Western Michigan vs. UMass recent stats and trends

Western Michigan Broncos

• Western Michigan has covered the spread twice in its last three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the past three Western Michigan games went over the set total one time.
• Western Michigan’s past three outings have ended with an average of 48.2 points scored. That’s 2.7 more points than this contest’s over/under.

UMass Minutemen

Western Michigan vs. UMass key players

Western Michigan Broncos

• Broc Lowry has thrown for 588 yards, completing 57.3% of his passes and tossing two touchdowns and one interception this season. He’s also run for 227 yards (45.4 ypg) on 55 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
• Jalen Buckley has carried the ball 56 times for 167 yards (41.8 per game) while also racking up 51 yards through the air, scoring one time.
• Tailique Williams’ team-high 217 yards as a receiver have come on 12 receptions (out of 26 targets).
• Baylin Brooks has put together a 151-yard season so far, reeling in 10 passes on 14 targets.
• Blake Bosma has been the target of 14 passes and racked up 10 catches for 99 yards, an average of 19.8 yards per contest.
• Rodney McGraw has collected 3.0 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 2.0 TFL and 11 tackles.
• Tate Hallock, Western Michigan’s leading tackler, has 25 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one interception this year.
• Joey Pope has a team-high one interception to go along with 10 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended.

UMass Minutemen

• Grant Jordan leads UMass with 278 yards on 27-of-46 passing with zero touchdowns compared to one interception this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Rocko Griffin, has carried the ball 35 times for 165 yards (41.3 per game) with one touchdown.
• Brandon Hood has racked up 48 yards (on 22 carries) with one touchdown.
• Jacquon Gibson has totaled 30 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 288 (72.0 yards per game). He’s been targeted 51 times.
• Donnie Gray has seven receptions (on 12 targets) for a total of 115 yards (28.8 yards per game) this year.
• Tyree Kelly’s six catches (on 11 targets) have netted him 56 yards (14.0 ypg).
• Marques White has 3.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 3.0 TFL and 13 tackles.
• UMass’ tackle leader, Derrieon Craig, has 32 tackles and 0.5 sacks this year.
• Timmy Hinspeter has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 31 tackles, 2.0 TFL, two sacks, and one pass defended to his name.