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Western Kentucky place kicker Cory Munson, right, celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal in the final seconds of the NCAA First Responder Bowl college football game against Western Michigan in Dallas, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Western Kentucky won the game 23-20. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Western Kentucky wins First Responder Bowl 23-20 on FG

Dec. 30, 2019 05:54 PM EST

Bellamy's 21st rushing TD of season is OT winner for Broncos

Nov. 12, 2019 11:02 PM EST
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — LeVante Bellamy, the nation's leader in rushing touchdowns, scored on a 4-yard run in overtime to give Western Michigan a 37-34 victory...

Western Michigan bowl eligible, beats Ball State 35-31

Nov. 05, 2019 11:48 PM EST
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — LeVante Bellamy ran for 157 yards and three TDs and Western Michigan became bowl eligible for a school-record sixth straight year with...

Western Michigan wins 7th straight over Miami (OH), 38-16

Oct. 12, 2019 04:14 PM EDT
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Jon Wassink threw a pair of second-quarter touchdown passes to Keith Mixon Jr. and LeVante Bellamy ran for two fourth-quarter scores as...

Wassink, Bellamy lead W Michigan past C Michigan 31-15

Sep. 28, 2019 04:52 PM EDT
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Jon Wassink threw for a touchdown and ran for another, LeVante Bellamy ran for 105 yards and a touchdown and Western Michigan defeated rival...

DeVito leads Syracuse to 52-33 win over Western Michigan

By Mark Frank Sep. 21, 2019 04:59 PM EDT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse coach Dino Babers was pleased his team's offense had come out of its shell, but in a game that saw both teams combine for more than 1...

Michigan State's Darrell Stewart is lifted by Jordan Reid as they celebrate Stewart's touchdown on a pass reception against Western Michigan during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Offense responds for No. 19 Spartans in 51-17 win over WMU

By Noah Trister Sep. 07, 2019 10:55 PM EDT

Michigan State's Kenny Willekes, right, sacks Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 19 Spartans have room for improvement against WMU

By Noah Trister Sep. 06, 2019 02:35 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2019, file photo, Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio talks with reporters during the team's NCAA college football media day, in East Lansing, Mich. Dantonio needs one more victory to tie the school record at Michigan State. The Spartans host Western Michigan this weekend. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Dantonio can tie record when No. 19 Spartans host WMU

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 03:23 PM EDT

Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier (19) rolls out to pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2019 10:55 PM EDT

Wassink throws for 5 TDS, W. Mich. rolls over Monmouth 48-13

Aug. 31, 2019 10:13 PM EDT
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Jon Wassink matched his career high by throwing five touchdown passes as Western Michigan dominated Monmouth 48-13 in the season opener for...

BYU coach Kalani Sitake receives the the trophy full of potatoes from Kevin McDonald, executive director of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, after BYU's 49-18 win over Western Michigan in the NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Perfect Wilson helps BYU beat W. Michigan in Potato Bowl

By Jason Chatraw Dec. 21, 2018 07:47 PM EST

Wassink scores 3 TDs in Western Michigan's 35-10 MAC win

Oct. 20, 2018 07:33 PM EDT
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Jon Wassink rushed for a career-high three touchdowns — two in the final 12 minutes — and Western Michigan defeated Central Michigan 35...

Bogan's 2 late scores give W. Michigan 42-35 win

Oct. 13, 2018 07:36 PM EDT
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Jamauri Bogan ran for two fourth-quarter touchdowns and Anton Curtis sealed the win with two late interceptions as Western Michigan beat...

Wassink, W. Michigan hold off E. Michigan 27-24

Oct. 06, 2018 04:11 PM EDT
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Jon Wassink threw for a touchdown, ran for another and Jayden Reed recovered an onside kick with 20 seconds remaining as Western Michigan won...