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Western Michigan wins MAC title, 23-13 over Miami (Ohio) at Ford Field
Western Michigan wins MAC title, 23-13 over Miami (Ohio) at Ford Field
The Western Michigan Broncos won their first MAC title in nearly a decade by beating Miami (Ohio).
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December 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Western Michigan wins MAC title, 23-13 over Miami (Ohio) at Ford Field
I’m not sure if Miami is the second-best team in the MAC, but with the best conference record and a title-game win, WMU most certainly is the best
December 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I’m not sure if Miami is the second-best team in the MAC, but with the best conference record and a title-game win, WMU most certainly is the best
Lance Taylor lifts trophy for WMU, winning first MAC title in third year as Broncos coach
December 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Lance Taylor lifts trophy for WMU, winning first MAC title in third year as Broncos coach
Another dumbfounding decision, this time from WMU. Instead of icing the game with a 29-yd FG, the direct-snap fake to the holder was stopped, giving Miami an ever-so-slight chance of a comeback.
I mean, WMU is probably going to win anyway, but come on.
I mean, WMU is probably going to win anyway, but come on.
December 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Another dumbfounding decision, this time from WMU. Instead of icing the game with a 29-yd FG, the direct-snap fake to the holder was stopped, giving Miami an ever-so-slight chance of a comeback.
I mean, WMU is probably going to win anyway, but come on.
I mean, WMU is probably going to win anyway, but come on.
And the failed onside kick doesn't bite Miami, with WMU aggressively attempting to convert on a 4th-and-1 instead of try the 51-yd FG. Broc Lowry's pass falls incomplete and Miami takes over down by 10 ... with no timeouts left, mind you.
December 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
And the failed onside kick doesn't bite Miami, with WMU aggressively attempting to convert on a 4th-and-1 instead of try the 51-yd FG. Broc Lowry's pass falls incomplete and Miami takes over down by 10 ... with no timeouts left, mind you.
Another bizarre choice by Miami. Down by two scores with 6:43 left, they elect to try an onside kick, which WMU recovered, now taking over close to field-goal range.
Bad process, bad result imo.
Bad process, bad result imo.
December 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Another bizarre choice by Miami. Down by two scores with 6:43 left, they elect to try an onside kick, which WMU recovered, now taking over close to field-goal range.
Bad process, bad result imo.
Bad process, bad result imo.
WMU has fixed their passing weakness by simply not passing in the 2nd half. Quarterback Broc Lowry started the half 7-of-10 and early in the 4th he is still 7-of-10.
December 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
WMU has fixed their passing weakness by simply not passing in the 2nd half. Quarterback Broc Lowry started the half 7-of-10 and early in the 4th he is still 7-of-10.
Now it's Miami's turn for a questionable decision!
Instead of attempting a 41-yd FG, they go for it on 4th-and-2, leading to a Nadame Tucker sack and TOD.
Could've cut the lead to two TDs with the FG, instead WMU has the ball.
Instead of attempting a 41-yd FG, they go for it on 4th-and-2, leading to a Nadame Tucker sack and TOD.
Could've cut the lead to two TDs with the FG, instead WMU has the ball.
December 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Now it's Miami's turn for a questionable decision!
Instead of attempting a 41-yd FG, they go for it on 4th-and-2, leading to a Nadame Tucker sack and TOD.
Could've cut the lead to two TDs with the FG, instead WMU has the ball.
Instead of attempting a 41-yd FG, they go for it on 4th-and-2, leading to a Nadame Tucker sack and TOD.
Could've cut the lead to two TDs with the FG, instead WMU has the ball.
WMU initially brought out its FG unit on a 4th-and-2 for a 47-yd try, but decided to go for it instead.
Miami stopped Broc Lowry short of the line, forcing the TOD. WMU kicker Palmer Domschke had already hit a 50-yd FG earlier in the game, so the kick was within reach. Instead, Miami has the ball
Miami stopped Broc Lowry short of the line, forcing the TOD. WMU kicker Palmer Domschke had already hit a 50-yd FG earlier in the game, so the kick was within reach. Instead, Miami has the ball
December 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
WMU initially brought out its FG unit on a 4th-and-2 for a 47-yd try, but decided to go for it instead.
Miami stopped Broc Lowry short of the line, forcing the TOD. WMU kicker Palmer Domschke had already hit a 50-yd FG earlier in the game, so the kick was within reach. Instead, Miami has the ball
Miami stopped Broc Lowry short of the line, forcing the TOD. WMU kicker Palmer Domschke had already hit a 50-yd FG earlier in the game, so the kick was within reach. Instead, Miami has the ball
WMU running back Jalen Buckley now has 160 yards on 9 carries, though 131 of those yards come on his two long TD runs.
Broncos can run away with this one if Miami doesn't respond quickly.
Broncos can run away with this one if Miami doesn't respond quickly.
December 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
WMU running back Jalen Buckley now has 160 yards on 9 carries, though 131 of those yards come on his two long TD runs.
Broncos can run away with this one if Miami doesn't respond quickly.
Broncos can run away with this one if Miami doesn't respond quickly.
Halftime: WMU 16, Miami (OH) 6.
Miami's defense did a better job forcing WMU into passing situations in the second quarter, but three defensive pass interference calls in the first half bailed out WMU QB Broc Lowry.
Miami's defense did a better job forcing WMU into passing situations in the second quarter, but three defensive pass interference calls in the first half bailed out WMU QB Broc Lowry.
December 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Halftime: WMU 16, Miami (OH) 6.
Miami's defense did a better job forcing WMU into passing situations in the second quarter, but three defensive pass interference calls in the first half bailed out WMU QB Broc Lowry.
Miami's defense did a better job forcing WMU into passing situations in the second quarter, but three defensive pass interference calls in the first half bailed out WMU QB Broc Lowry.
Another big reversal on a Nadame Tucker fumble recovery TD, taking six points off the board for WMU.
Gotta say, all three reversed calls looked correct live and then were correctly changed. Good job by the refs so far.
Gotta say, all three reversed calls looked correct live and then were correctly changed. Good job by the refs so far.
December 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Another big reversal on a Nadame Tucker fumble recovery TD, taking six points off the board for WMU.
Gotta say, all three reversed calls looked correct live and then were correctly changed. Good job by the refs so far.
Gotta say, all three reversed calls looked correct live and then were correctly changed. Good job by the refs so far.
And now Miami's dancers have a routine to Kendrick Lamar's "HUMBLE," which was also not on my bingo card
December 6, 2025 at 6:25 PM
And now Miami's dancers have a routine to Kendrick Lamar's "HUMBLE," which was also not on my bingo card
Miami's defense is doing a better job forcing the WMU offense into third-and-long situations, forcing the Bronco's super-mobile QB Broc Lowry into passing situations.
Unfortunately for the RedHawks, they're struggling to defend passes without getting flags thrown.
Unfortunately for the RedHawks, they're struggling to defend passes without getting flags thrown.
December 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Miami's defense is doing a better job forcing the WMU offense into third-and-long situations, forcing the Bronco's super-mobile QB Broc Lowry into passing situations.
Unfortunately for the RedHawks, they're struggling to defend passes without getting flags thrown.
Unfortunately for the RedHawks, they're struggling to defend passes without getting flags thrown.
After an explosive first quarter, both WMU and Miami go three-and-out and punt in their first full drives of the second.
December 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
After an explosive first quarter, both WMU and Miami go three-and-out and punt in their first full drives of the second.
WMU held the ball for 12 minutes in the first quarter, and Miami held it for 3 minutes. Good sign for the Broncos.
December 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
WMU held the ball for 12 minutes in the first quarter, and Miami held it for 3 minutes. Good sign for the Broncos.
WMU's offense looks pretty crisp right now, especially if Miami keeps getting called for pass interference.
Broncos have 10-6 lead after 1Q, looking to extend driving in the red zone
Broncos have 10-6 lead after 1Q, looking to extend driving in the red zone
December 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
WMU's offense looks pretty crisp right now, especially if Miami keeps getting called for pass interference.
Broncos have 10-6 lead after 1Q, looking to extend driving in the red zone
Broncos have 10-6 lead after 1Q, looking to extend driving in the red zone
Lowry's fumble and subsequent 82-yard runback was (correctly) reversed.
Two big reversals so far, one going each team's way.
Two big reversals so far, one going each team's way.
December 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Lowry's fumble and subsequent 82-yard runback was (correctly) reversed.
Two big reversals so far, one going each team's way.
Two big reversals so far, one going each team's way.
Play-action pass to the TE on 4th-and-2 is a nutso call from a team that runs as well as WMU, and it worked
December 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Play-action pass to the TE on 4th-and-2 is a nutso call from a team that runs as well as WMU, and it worked
WMU looked like it had held Miami to a 4th down, but a second roughing-the-passer call gave the RedHawks new life at the goal line. Miami scored a TD on the next play.
Though the Broncos blocked the PAT ... so that's something?
Though the Broncos blocked the PAT ... so that's something?
December 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
WMU looked like it had held Miami to a 4th down, but a second roughing-the-passer call gave the RedHawks new life at the goal line. Miami scored a TD on the next play.
Though the Broncos blocked the PAT ... so that's something?
Though the Broncos blocked the PAT ... so that's something?
Miami comes on the field to Outkast's "B.O.B.", which was not on my bingo card
December 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Miami comes on the field to Outkast's "B.O.B.", which was not on my bingo card
WMU fans outnumber Miami fans at about a 60-40 ratio 15 min before kickoff. More coming in, lower bowl should be mostly full by kickoff
December 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
WMU fans outnumber Miami fans at about a 60-40 ratio 15 min before kickoff. More coming in, lower bowl should be mostly full by kickoff
Follow the #MACtion! Western goes for first title in nearly a decade, I'll be live blogging here: www.freep.com/story/sports...
MAC football championship live updates: Western Michigan vs Miami (Ohio)
The Western Michigan Broncos are looking for their first MAC title in nearly a decade against Miami (Ohio). Follow along here for live score updates:
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December 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Follow the #MACtion! Western goes for first title in nearly a decade, I'll be live blogging here: www.freep.com/story/sports...
No flag planting today
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Michigan protects logo as OSU players hint at flag-planting after win
Michigan players and officials successfully prevented Ohio State players from planting a flag at midfield at Michigan Stadium.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:41 PM
No flag planting today
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