Toledo Rockets vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, 9/20/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Toledo Rockets vs Western Michigan Broncos

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (+14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

The Western Michigan Broncos (0-3) will compete against the Toledo Rockets (2-1) at Waldo Stadium on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Western Michigan opens this game as 14.0-point underdogs. The betting total comes in at 50.5.

The Toledo Rockets head into this game 2-1 this year. In their last contest, the Rockets played the Morgan State Bears and notched a win by a score of 60-0. Against the run, the Rockets gave up 36 yds on 32 tries, which calculates to 1.1 yards per rush surrendered. Toledo surrendered 9 pass completions on 16 attempts for 20 yds, and a completion percentage of 56.3%. On the day, they tallied 84 plays which converted into 557 yds. The Toledo Rockets ran the ball 47 different times and had 260 yards, earning them an average of 5.5 yds per attempt.

The Rockets have earned 1,394 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Toledo has compiled 7 touchdowns via the pass and 8 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 3 different times. Toledo has amassed 69 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 27 infractions for 236 yards. As a unit they're averaging 208.7 yards on the ground ranking this team at 35th in the country. In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the Toledo Rockets hold an average of 40.3 PPG.

Concerning passing yardage, the Rockets have conceded 379 yards which puts them in 22nd in the country. They are giving up 126.3 yards per outing via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 55.0%. For the season, they are granting 231.3 yards per outing putting them at 17th in the nation. They have yielded 2 touchdowns by air and 4 touchdowns on the ground. They are giving up 3.1 yards per rush on the ground and 105.0 rushing yards per contest for the season. During the season, they have given up 315 rushing yards through 3 games. The Rockets sit in 36th in Division 1 concerning team defense, allowing 15.0 points per game.

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The Broncos step onto the field holding a record of 0-3 for this season. For their last game, the Broncos went home defeated by a final of 38-0 when they faced the Illinois Fighting Illini. Western Michigan ran the ball for 3.3 yards per tote, totaling 113 yards on 34 carries. The Broncos finished the contest with 204 yards while they ran 58 plays (3.5 yds per play). The Broncos pass defense allowed a completion rate of 65.4%, surrendering 196 yards on 17 out of 26 passing. Western Michigan relinquished 37 attempts on the ground for 162 yards (4.4 yds per rush).

Regarding how much they score, the Broncos sit 132nd in the country averaging 12.0 PPG. The Western Michigan Broncos maintain an average of 225.3 yards/game, which has them ranked 136th in college football. The Western Michigan offense has accrued 165 penalty yds on 20 infractions, which is good for 47th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 1 interception and they have earned 36 first downs. During the season to this point, the Broncos currently sit at 354 yards through the air along with holding an average of 118.0 passing yards per contest, putting them at 128th in college football. They average 107.3 yards per game via the ground game and have rushed for 322 yards for the season.

The Broncos are allowing 31.3 points per game, which has them ranked 115th in the country. Western Michigan has allowed a total of 516 yards rushing (172.0 yards per contest) in addition to 7 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the season. They have allowed 5 touchdowns via the pass as well as 191.7 yards/game, which has them in 54th in the nation. The Broncos defense has been on the field for 191 plays, which is 66th in the country. Their defense has 1 fumble recovered and 1 pick for the season. This year, they have given up 94 points.

Who will win tonight's Rockets/Broncos college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Rockets -14.0

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