Michigan Wolverines defeat Western Michigan Broncos 13-12: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Western Michigan Broncos 12, Michigan Wolverines 13
The Michigan Wolverines beat the Western Michigan Broncos 13-12 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Michigan Stadium. The Western Michigan Broncos covered the spread as 27.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 49.5, with 25 points combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan Wolverines final score and game recap
The Michigan Wolverines led 7-3 after the first quarter and 7-6 at halftime. The second half was even at 6-6. The Michigan Wolverines led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jalen Buckley (Western Michigan Broncos): 19 carries for 62 yards.
- Aveion Chenault (Western Michigan Broncos): 6 catches for 53 yards.
- JJ Buchanan (Michigan Wolverines): 6 catches for 126 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Bryce Underwood (Michigan Wolverines): 12/22 passing for 170 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
Who covered the spread in Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan Wolverines?
The Western Michigan Broncos covered the spread as 27.5-point underdogs, losing by 1 point.
The spread opened and closed at Michigan Wolverines -27.5.
Did Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan Wolverines go over or under the total?
The game went under: 25 points combined against a closing total of 49.5, under by 24.5. 13 of the 25 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 49.5.
How did AiQ's Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan Wolverines predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
- Player props: 1-0, +$58.14 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan Wolverines player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-0 in this game, +$58.14 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Broc Lowry (Western Michigan Broncos): under 0.5 passing touchdowns at -172, finished with 0, a win.
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan Wolverines odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Western Michigan Broncos at +1837 and the Michigan Wolverines at -7184. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Michigan Wolverines a 95% favorite. The Michigan Wolverines won as the favorite at -7184: $1.39 profit on a $100 bet.
Western Michigan Broncos and Michigan Wolverines betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Western Michigan Broncos 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Michigan Wolverines 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Western Michigan Broncos and Michigan Wolverines?
Next for the Western Michigan Broncos: the Monmouth Hawks at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the Michigan Wolverines: the Oklahoma Sooners at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.