Western Michigan Broncos 20 · Buffalo Bulls 17
2026-10-03 · Broadview Stadium
Broadview Stadium · 2026-10-03
The final score was Western Michigan Broncos 20 · Buffalo Bulls 17. The breakdown below uses this game’s figures, separate from season averages.
Western Michigan Broncos
Buffalo BullsThe scoring path
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan Broncos | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| Buffalo Bulls | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
| Measure | Western Michigan Broncos | Buffalo Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 20 | 21 |
| Total yards | 327 | 305 |
| Passing yards | 212 | 170 |
| Rushing yards | 115 | 135 |
| Third-down conversions | 5-11 | 5-14 |
| Giveaways | 0 | 0 |
| Possession time | 31:55 | 28:05 |
Third-down conversion is shown as its own measure. It is not a substitute for overall play success rate. A dash means the source did not supply that field.
The Lab’s result test
Western Michigan Broncos won by 3 points. Q4 supplied the largest scoring swing in the winner’s favor, a +7-points period. The chart shows the result’s path; the box score helps explain what created it.
Western Michigan Broncos produced 327 total yards; Buffalo Bulls produced 305. Yardage describes how much ground was gained, not whether the most valuable drives were finished.
Western Michigan Broncos committed 0 giveaways against the opponent’s 0. The giveaway counts were level, so that total alone does not separate these teams.
The next test is repeatability. Separate staying on schedule from long gains, then examine field position and drive finishing. A large yardage total can coexist with missed scoring chances; a short field can make a modest drive valuable.
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