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September 5, 2026 β’ Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 5, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Western Michigan Broncos (0-1) takes on Michigan Wolverines (1-0) at Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor.
Western Michigan Broncos
Visiting Side
Record
0-1
Michigan Wolverines
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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WES
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 12 |
|
MIC
|
7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
9:40
Bryce Underwood 1 Yd Run (Trey Butkowski Kick)
Score
5:17
Dieter Kelly 52 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:00
Dieter Kelly 45 Yd Field Goal
Score
10:25
Dieter Kelly 39 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:35
Dieter Kelly 33 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:00
JJ Buchanan 47 Yd pass from Bryce Underwood
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Western Michigan Broncos
VS
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Michigan Wolverines
Projected Score
WES 23
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MIC 24
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
Western Michigan Broncos
STAT
Michigan Wolverines
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Michigan Wolverines plays on familiar turf at Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Western Michigan Broncos Could Win
Western Michigan Broncos will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Michigan Wolverines Could Win
Michigan Wolverines has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
110,879
Closing Odds
Line: MICH -27.5 | O/U: 50.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Bryce Underwood
12/22, 170 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Bryce Underwood
9 CAR, 47 YDS, 1 TD
Team Passing Yards
Broc Lowry
15/21, 89 YDS
Team Rushing Yards
Jalen Buckley
19 CAR, 62 YDS
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Western Michigan Broncos (50.0%)
Michigan Wolverines (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 50 circles
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