Miami (OH)
13
MAC Championship Game
Final
• Detroit, MI
Western Michigan secured the MAC Championship at Ford Field, avenging their regular season loss to Miami with a dominant defensive performance.
Matchup
Recap
Western Michigan claimed the MAC Championship with a decisive 23-13 victory over Miami (OH) at Ford Field, powered by Jalen Buckley's explosive performance that included touchdown runs of 67 and 64 yards. The Broncos built a commanding 16-6 halftime lead behind Palmer Domschke's perfect kicking day, connecting on field goals from 27, 31, and 50 yards. Despite a late fourth-quarter touchdown pass from Henry Hesson to Cole Weaver, the RedHawks couldn't overcome Western Michigan's dominant ground attack.
Key Players
JALEN BUCKLEY
RB
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Western Michigan Broncos
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JR
193 Rushing Yards
2 Rushing Touchdowns
67 Rushing Long
PALMER DOMSCHKE
K
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Western Michigan Broncos
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JR
3 Field Goals Made (Detailed)
50 Field Goal Long (Detailed)
2 PAT Made
NADAME TUCKER
DE
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Western Michigan Broncos
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SR
2.5 Sacks
1 Opponent Fumble Recoveries
1 Opponent Fumble Recovery Touchdowns
JORDAN BRUNSON
RB
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Miami (OH) RedHawks
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SR
59 Rushing Yards
1 Rushing Touchdowns
13 Rushing Long
KAM PERRY
WR
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Miami (OH) RedHawks
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JR
101 Receiving Yards
7 Receptions
2 Receiving Big Plays 20+ Count
