Western Michigan defeated Ohio 17-13 on Saturday in a competitive MAC conference matchup. The Broncos built an early 3-0 first-quarter lead before Ohio answered with a touchdown to take a 7-3 advantage. The teams remained scoreless through the second quarter, but Western Michigan surged in the second half, outscoring Ohio 14-6 in the final two quarters to secure the victory.

Ohio's offense was led by quarterback Parker Navarro with 70 passing yards, while running back Sieh Bangura rushed for 97 yards. Receiver Caleb Gossett led the receiving corps with 8 catches. Western Michigan's defense made critical plays throughout, including a fourth-quarter defensive stop that proved decisive in the tight contest. The game featured significant momentum swings, with Ohio's defense recording a notable 5.2 EPA play in the fourth quarter. However, Western Michigan's late-game execution, including a 71-yard completion to T. Williams, ultimately proved the difference. The Broncos covered the 1.5-point spread, while the game fell under the 47-point total.