WMU vs. KSU Post-Game Notes

Pre-Game 

• WMU is 29-36-1 in MAC Openers all-time
• WMU is hosting its MAC Opener for the 33rd time in program history(16-15-1)
• WMU has not lost to Kent State at Waldo Stadium since Oct. 15, 1988
• Two former WMU assistant coaches return to Waldo Stadium as members of the Kent State coaching staff -- Brian Rock was with the Broncos from 1992-2005 and Amp Campbell was on staff from 2010-12
• Western Michigan has not allowed a sack over the past two games and only one over the past three.
• Game captains are James Kristof, Kyle Lark, Travonte Boles, and Rontavious Atkins

First Quarter

• First Career start for Mario Rodriguez
• Collegiate debut for Jackson Day

Second Quarter

• Western Michigans 5th straight game with a forced fumble and fumble recovery on defense
• First forced fumble and fumble recovery of Edward Rolle's career
• Brian Fields records his fourth rushing touchdown of the season
• Donald Celiscar records his second interception of the season and fifth of his career

Third Quarter

• Kendrick Roberts' 52-yard catch is a career long
• Josh Schaffer's second touchdown of the season, 7th of his career
• Second 100-yard rushing game for Fields, fourth of his career

Fourth Quarter

• Kendrick has a career high in receiving yards and recpetions