Myrtle Beach Bowl
Final
• Conway, SC
Western Michigan crushed Kennesaw State 41-6 at a neutral site in Conway, extending the Broncos' winning streak to four games.
Matchup
Recap
Western Michigan dominated Kennesaw State 41-6 in a statement bowl victory, exploding for 27 first-quarter points behind Jalen Buckley's 65-yard rushing touchdown and two Broc Lowry passing scores. The Broncos' defense was relentless, with Kershawn Fisher returning a fumble 47 yards for a touchdown and Joey Pope taking an interception 75 yards to the house in the third quarter. Despite an 82-yard touchdown connection from Amari Odom to Javon Rogers, the Owls couldn't solve Western Michigan's suffocating defense.
Key Players
JALEN BUCKLEY
RB
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Western Michigan Broncos
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JR
174 Rushing Yards
21.8 Rushing Yards Per Attempt
1 Rushing Touchdowns
JOEY POPE
S
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Western Michigan Broncos
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SO
75 Interception Yards
1 Interception Touchdowns
1 Interceptions
KERSHAWN FISHER
DE
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Western Michigan Broncos
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SR
47 Opponent Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Opponent Fumble Recovery Touchdowns
1 Opponent Fumble Recoveries
AMARI ODOM
QB
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Kennesaw State Owls
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SO
209 Passing Yards
1 Passing Touchdowns
82 Passing Long
JAVON ROGERS
WR
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Kennesaw State Owls
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SO
111 Receiving Yards
82 Receiving Long
1 Receiving Touchdowns
CHASE BELCHER
RB
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Kennesaw State Owls
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SR
148 Rushing Yards
9.3 Rushing Yards Per Attempt
46 Rushing Long
