Bowling Green Falcons vs Western Michigan Broncos Prediction, 10/31/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Bowling Green Falcons vs Western Michigan Broncos

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Location: Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Broncos (-13.5)

Total/Over-Under: 43.5

The Western Michigan Broncos (5-3) will go up against the Bowling Green Falcons (2-6) at Waldo Stadium on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Western Michigan opens this matchup as 13.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 43.5.

The Bowling Green Falcons head into this game 2-6 for this season. In their last contest, the Falcons faced the Buffalo Bulls and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 31-24. The Bowling Green Falcons ended up rushing 36 times and accounted for 124 yards, which had them averaging 3.4 yds per attempt. In the game, they ran 63 plays which totaled 341 yards. Bowling Green relinquished 13 completions on 21 tries for 127 yds, and a completion rate of 61.9%. When it came to stopping the run, the Falcons conceded 251 yds on 41 attempts, which is 6.1 yards per run allowed.

The Falcons have attained 2,302 yards in total for the season. With reference to distribution of touchdowns, Bowling Green has compiled 10 touchdowns via the pass and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 10 times. Bowling Green has accrued 133 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 43 penalties for 388 yds. Offensively they're maintaining an average of 108.0 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 126th in the country. When talking about getting in the endzone, the Bowling Green Falcons hold an average of 18.8 points per game.

The Falcons are sitting in 109th in Division 1 in terms of team defense, allowing 29.8 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.6 yards per rushing attempt and 214.8 yards on the ground per contest so far this year. Overall, they have allowed 1,718 rushing yards through 8 games. When talking about yards through the air, the Falcons have allowed 1,347 yards which ranks them 31st in the country. They are giving up 168.4 yards per outing via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 65.8%. In total, they have allowed 383.1 yards per outing which ranks them 99th in D-1. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 14 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Broncos come into this matchup with a record of 5-3 this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Broncos took a loss by a final score of 45-38 when they played the Toledo Rockets. Western Michigan relinquished 47 running attempts for 204 yards (4.3 yards per rush). The Broncos secondary conceded a completion percentage of 70.7%, relinquishing 391 yards on 29 for 41 through the air. The Broncos finished the contest with a total of 351 yards while they ran 62 plays (5.7 yds per play). Western Michigan rushed the ball for 4.4 yds per attempt, totaling 144 yards on 33 carries.

Concerning how much they score, the Broncos are sitting 83rd in D-1 by scoring 26.6 points per outing. The Western Michigan Broncos have an average of 325.9 yards/game, which has them sitting 123rd in the country. The Western Michigan offense has compiled 372 penalty yards on 44 infractions, which ranks them 88th in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 3 picks while letting opponents recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to tally 148 1st downs. During this campaign to this point, the Broncos have earned 1,310 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 163.8 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 128th in Division 1. They have an average of 162.1 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 1,297 yards overall.

The Broncos are surrendering 20.4 points per contest, which puts them 36th in the nation. Western Michigan has surrendered a total of 1,218 rushing yards (152.3 yards/game) and 10 touchdowns on the ground for the year. They have given up 12 touchdowns through the air as well as 216.4 yards per outing, which has them in 79th in Division 1. The Broncos defense has taken part in 558 plays, which ranks 131st in Division 1. They have tallied 5 fumbles and 4 interceptions for the season. Overall, they have relinquished 163 points in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Broncos -13.5

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