Western Michigan Broncos (0-0) vs. Michigan Wolverines (0-0) September 5, 2026 7:30 pm EDT The Line: Michigan Wolverines -27.5 / Western Michigan Broncos 27.5 Over/Under: 49.5 (Get latest betting odds)
The Western Michigan Broncos and Michigan Wolverines meet Saturday in college football action at Michigan Stadium. Here’s a Michigan vs Western Michigan Prediction. This article will include a Michigan vs Western Michigan Pick.
Western Michigan surprised last season with 10 wins and enters the fourth season under coach Lance Taylor. Broc Lowry returns as the reigning MAC Offensive Player of the Year, and he brings 1,000-yard rusher Jalen Buckley with him. The offensive line looks strong, and receivers Aveion Chenault and Baylin Brooks are productive.
Western Michigan should be the best offense in the MAC, and it makes this team scary every week. Greer Martini takes over a defense that has more new faces, and that includes losing their top-three tacklers. Cornerback Jarvarius Sims will be the leader on this side of the ball. Regardless, Western Michigan is going to be a tough out given the offensive firepower.
Michigan won nine games last season and begins the Kyle Whittingham era. Michigan keeps making bowl appearances, but this is a program that wants to get back in the national title conversation.
The Wolverines hope quarterback Bryce Underwood can take that next step and become a superstar. Jordan Marshall is back after leading Michigan in rushing, while the receiver group that includes Andrew Marsh, JJ Buchanan, and Channing Goodwin is talented. There’s a new defensive coordinator in Jay Hill, and he has two building blocks in Rod Moore and Trey Pierce. Michigan is a team I’m looking at in the futures market as there’s potential with this group, and I do believe it is being undervalued. Don’t be surprised if Michigan gets off to a fast start and starts getting some playoff love.
I’m higher on Michigan than most and may or may not have a future bet on this team making the playoffs. There are a lot of highlights on this Michigan roster. However, Western Michigan is explosive offensively, and if it gets going early, the Wolverines could have a fight on their hands. This is also a big game for Western Michigan as it has a chance to stick it to the big boy of the state. We’re getting four free touchdowns with probably the best offense in the MAC. Give me the points.