Western Michigan Broncos at Rice Owls: September 19, 2026
The Western Michigan Broncos beat the Rice Owls 28-21 at Rice Stadium on September 19, 2026 (2026 season).
Most passing yards: Broc Lowry (Western Michigan Broncos, 116); Jacurri Brown (Rice Owls, 121). Most rushing yards: Jalen Buckley (Western Michigan Broncos, 117); D'Andre Hardeman Jr. (Rice Owls, 43). Most receiving yards: Aveion Chenault (Western Michigan Broncos, 62); Barry Jackson Jr. (Rice Owls, 47).
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Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan Broncos | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
| Rice Owls | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
Team comparison
| Team stats | WMU | RICE |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 116 | 121 |
| Rushing yards | 217 | 209 |
| Rushing attempts | 42 | 44 |
| Completions | 14 | 11 |
| Pass attempts | 21 | 18 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | 1 | 2 |
What stood out
- Passing yards: Western Michigan Broncos 116, Rice Owls 121.
- Rushing yards: Western Michigan Broncos 217, Rice Owls 209.
- The Western Michigan Broncos' biggest edge came in the 1st quarter (7-0).
Player lines
- Adam Parks (WMU TE): 2 REC, 11 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Aveion Chenault (WMU WR): 3 REC, 62 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
- Baylin Brooks (WMU WR): 5 REC, 31 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Broc Lowry (WMU QB): 14 CMP, 20 ATT, 116 PASS YDS, 1 PASS TD, 0 INT, 17 CAR, 39 RUSH YDS
- Egypt Nelson (WMU WR): 1 REC, 5 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Emazon Littlejohn (WMU WR): 1 REC, 8 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Jalen Buckley (WMU RB): 13 CAR, 117 RUSH YDS, 1 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Lolo Mataele (WMU RB): 11 CAR, 62 RUSH YDS, 1 RUSH TD, 2 REC, -1 REC YDS
- Ryan Brotherton (WMU TE): 0 REC, 0 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Barry Jackson Jr. (RICE WR): 4 REC, 47 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
- Ben Grice (RICE WR): 1 REC, 12 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Braylen Walker (RICE WR): 1 REC, 11 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Chris Bruce (RICE WR): 0 REC, 0 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- D'Andre Hardeman Jr. (RICE RB): 11 CAR, 43 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Jacurri Brown (RICE QB): 11 CMP, 18 ATT, 121 PASS YDS, 1 PASS TD, 0 INT, 23 CAR, 128 RUSH YDS
- Jordan Clark (RICE WR): 3 REC, 21 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Max Mosey (RICE WR): 1 REC, 5 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Payton Matthews (RICE WR): 1 REC, 25 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Tyvonn Byars (RICE RB): 8 CAR, 18 RUSH YDS, 1 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
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Head-to-head
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- Western Michigan Broncos' next game: Boise State Broncos at Western Michigan Broncos, September 26, 2026
- Rice Owls' previous game: Rice Owls at Notre Dame Fighting Irish, September 12, 2026
- Rice Owls' next game: Rice Owls at Fresno State Bulldogs, September 26, 2026
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