The Western Michigan Broncos (2-2) visit the Buffalo Bulls (2-2) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Broadview Stadium, Buffalo, NY. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN+ (streaming). DraftKings lists the spread at WMU -14 with a total of 47.5; moneylines are Western Michigan -675 · Buffalo +490. Below is our Western Michigan vs Buffalo preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Western Michigan vs Buffalo Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Western Michigan at Buffalo |
| Records | Western Michigan 2-2 · Buffalo 2-2 |
| Spread | WMU -14 |
| Moneyline | Western Michigan -675 · Buffalo +490 |
| Total | 47.5 |
| Venue | Broadview Stadium, Buffalo, NY |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN+ (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | Western Michigan: HC Lance Taylor, OC Walt Bell · Buffalo: HC Pete Lembo, OC Tony Tokarz |
Western Michigan Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Western Michigan Broncos are 2-2 overall. Results to date: Sep 5 — L 13-12 at Michigan; Sep 12 — W 49-14 vs Monmouth; Sep 19 — W 28-21 at Rice; Sep 26 — L 32-7 vs Boise State. Most recently, Western Michigan lost to Boise State 32-7 at home. Through 4 games, Western Michigan is averaging 24.0 points scored and 20.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Lance Taylor (head coach since 2023). Offensive coordinator: Walt Bell. Defensive coordinators: Greer Martini / Duane Vaughn.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Broc Lowry (QB) — 58/89, 527 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Jalen Buckley (RB) — 47 carries, 225 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Aveion Chenault (WR) — 13 receptions, 216 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Domanick Moon (LB) — 1 sack
- Tackles leader: Justyce Betts (LB) — 26 total tackles
Strengths: A defense holding opponents to 20.0 points per game. Questions: The response to a 32-7 loss to Boise State.
Buffalo Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Buffalo Bulls are 2-2 overall. Results to date: Sep 3 — W 21-17 vs UAlbany; Sep 12 — L 33-20 at Florida International; Sep 19 — L 55-13 at Penn State; Sep 26 — W 31-28 vs Robert Morris. Most recently, Buffalo beat Robert Morris 31-28 at home. Through 4 games, Buffalo is averaging 21.2 points scored and 33.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Pete Lembo (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinator: Tony Tokarz. Defensive coordinator: Brian Dougherty.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Jason Wright (QB) — 38/80, 385 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Messiah Burch (RB) — 50 carries, 246 yards
- Receiving leader: Chance Morrow (WR) — 25 receptions, 307 yards, 6 TD
- Sacks leader: SaVeon Brown (LB) — 1 sack
- Tackles leader: John Keough (S) — 27 total tackles
Strengths: Momentum from a 31-28 win over Robert Morris. Questions: A defense giving up 33.2 points per game.
How to Watch Western Michigan vs Buffalo
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: Broadview Stadium, Buffalo, NY
- TV / Streaming: ESPN+ (streaming)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.