Bowling Green at Western Michigan
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 12:00 PM ET Share
Bowling Green plays at Western Michigan on Saturday, October 31, at noon Eastern. It will be their 51st meeting; Bowling Green leads the series 29–19–2.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Upcoming at Waldo Stadium, KalamazooTV: CBSSN
Players to watch
Bowling Green
- QuarterbackJay Kastantin1,201 passing yards, 7 TDLast: vs. Ball State, 17 of 24, 215 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 9 carries, 7 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backAustyn Dendy332 rushing yards, 4 TDLast: vs. Ball State, 17 carries, 61 yards, 1 TD; 1 tacklesTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerDorian Pringle67 tacklesLast: vs. Ball State, 10 tacklesNo. 7 in FBS in tackles
Western Michigan
- QuarterbackBroc Lowry1,044 passing yards, 8 TDLast: at Central Michigan, 5 of 8, 48 yards, 1 TD; 7 carries, 16 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backJalen Buckley542 rushing yards, 7 TDLast: at Central Michigan, 24 carries, 150 yards, 2 TDTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerJustyce Betts52 tacklesLast: at Central Michigan, 12 tackles ★Team leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Western Michigan 81% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
Bowling Green leads 29–19–2 in 50 meetings.
Around this game
Bowling Green
- Next gamevs. Kent StateNov. 10, 2026
- SeasonBowling Green in 2026
- ProgramBowling Green history and records
Western Michigan
- Next gameat AkronNov. 10, 2026
- SeasonWestern Michigan in 2026
- ProgramWestern Michigan history and records