Western Michigan is already preparing for its next conference showdown, but with a twist: the Broncos currently stand alone at the top of the Mid American Confe

On its first possession of the fourth, Western Michigan shocked the visitors on a legendary effort by wideout Tailique Williams, who turned a short reception and five-to-seven broken tackles into a 71-yard scamper. The Broncos cashed in on a short Buckley run the very next play to take a 17-13 lead with 13:43 remaining.

The third quarter flew by because, just like Western Michigan, Ohio was committed to the run game. Its drive was 17 plays, and 16 of those were on the legs of Navarro and Bangura, who finished the drive off with a physical three-yard score, but the lead would only remain 13-10 after a missed extra point.

On Tuesday night, players held a jersey with Kneeland's No. 99 on it and wore helmet decals that read "MK 99."

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Western Michigan football team came from behind to down rival Central Michigan 24-21 in front of the largest crowd, 29,299, at Stafford-Smith Field at Waldo Stadium since 2015, reclaiming the Victory Cannon trophy on Saturday evening. With the win, WMU also retains the Michigan MAC Trophy.

Ohio quarterback Parker Navarro (13) scrambles for a touchdown during a MAC football game on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Western Michigan defeated Ohio, 17-13. (Devin Anderson-Torrez | MLive.com)

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Unfortunately for Ohio (6-4 overall, 4-2 MAC) fans, the Bobcats were the ones playing the sloppy brand of football, and that lack of execution, particularly from the passing game, is what sunk the Bobcats in a 17-13 loss against Western Michigan (6-4 overall, 5-1 MAC).