GAME DAY · WEEK 5

Rhode Island vs Western Michigan

Rhode Island

4-1

Western Michigan

2-3

Final · 14 - 47

WEEK 5 · NON-CONF Stafford-Smith Field at Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo

Sat, Sep 27 10:30 PM Stafford-Smith Field at Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo

Recap

Western Michigan dominated Rhode Island 47-14 behind a relentless ground attack that produced four rushing touchdowns, including two from Ofa Mataele. After falling behind 7-0 early, the Broncos unleashed a 31-point second quarter blitz that completely changed the game's momentum. The Broncos' special teams also contributed significantly, with Palmer Domschke connecting on three field goals as Western Michigan scored 44 unanswered points before Rhode Island finally found the end zone again in the fourth quarter.

KEY PERFORMERS

The difference-makers on both sidelines.

Rhode Island