DATE | Nov. 30, 2024
TIME | 1:30 PM ET
LOCATION | Kalamazoo, Mich.
VENUE | Waldo Stadium (30,000)
TV | ESPN+
RADIO | Bronco Radio Network
LIVE STATS | WMUStats.com

THIS WEEK
Western Michigan wraps up the 2024 regular season hosting rival Eastern Michigan on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are on-sale at www.wmubroncos.com/tickets. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+ and the Bronco Media Network.

THE SERIES
Saturday is the 61st meeting between the Broncos and the Eagles, with Western Michigan leading the all-time series at 35-22-2. Last season, WMU snapped a four-game winning streak by EMU with a 45-21 win in Ypsilanti. 

THE MICHIGAN MAC TROPHY
On the line in Saturday's game is the Michigan MAC Trophy. The Michigan MAC Trophy was created in 2005 by the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. The trophy is awarded to the team with the best head-to-head record between WMU, Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan. In the event of each team going 1-1, the previous holder retains the trophy. The Broncos are the current holders after going 2-0 last season against both the Eagles and the Chippewas. Western Michigan has held the trophy eight times, the most among the three schools. 

THE QUEST FOR 12
Also on the line in Saturday's game is bowl eligibility for Western Michigan. A win would push WMU to six on the season and the chance to go to the program's 12th bowl game. The Broncos' last trip to a bowl was back in 2021, a 52-24 win over Nevada at the Quick Lane Bowl played at Ford Field in Detroit. The win was just the second bowl victory in program history and the first since a 45-31 win at the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl over Middle Tennessee State.

BALL HAWK
Against Central Michigan, senior safety Tate Hallock picked off his fourth pass of the season. It's the most interceptions by a Bronco since Keni-H Lovely had four in the 2022 season. Hallock's interception, which was returned 78 yards for a touchdown, was also the first pick six for the Broncos since Delano Ware took one back during the 2022 season. Combined with his four pass breakups, Hallock has a career-high eight passes defended on the season. 

THANK YOU SENIORS
Prior to the start of the game, Western Michigan will take time to honor 26 seniors: Zahir Abdus-Salaam, Armani Adams, Cale Allaire, Anthony Beacom, Boone Bonnema, DaShon Bussell, Peyton Doorhy, Jacob Gideon, Isaiah Green, Tate Hallock, Bilhal Kone, Ted Kushi, Calvin, Muraski, Quinn Murphy, Jordin Parker, Ryan Raybuck, Damari Roberson, Anthony Sambucci, Jack Sherwin, Chris Toudle, Jacob Wahlberg, Nyquan Washington, Addison West, Donald Willis, Hayden Wolff, Kenneth Womack, Luka Zurak.