Buckley, Lowry, and Kastantin Highlight WMU-BG Stat Lines

Over his last four games, Western Michigan running back Jalen Buckley has accumulated 409 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 73 carries, averaging 5.6 yards per rush. Quarterback Broc Lowry has complemented that ground output with 724 passing yards, six passing touchdowns, and three rushing scores across the same stretch. Together, they headline a Western Michigan offense favored by 13.5 to 14.0 points as Bowling Green visits Kalamazoo on October 31.

Western Michigan's Offensive Production

Buckley's 73 attempts represent the heaviest workload on either roster over the four-game window ending October 24. Lowry has operated efficiently behind him, completing 54 of 87 passes (62.1 percent) for 724 yards, six touchdowns, and two interceptions, while adding 139 rushing yards on 38 carries. Ofa Mataele serves as the secondary back, logging 29 carries for 106 yards and three receptions for 7 yards.

Through the air, Lowry has distributed targets across four main options: * Aveion Chenault: 15 receptions, 215 receiving yards, 1 touchdown (4 games) * Nathan Levicki: 9 receptions, 126 receiving yards, 1 touchdown (4 games) * Baylin Brooks: 7 receptions, 109 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns (3 games)

Note that Baylin Brooks has played only three games in this window, making his sample size thinner than the surrounding group.

Player	Team	Touches	Total Yds	TDs
Jalen Buckley	WMU	77	464	4
Broc Lowry	WMU	125	863	9
Jay Kastantin	BGSU	138	957	9
Austin Dendy	BGSU	53	201	3

Bowling Green's Form and Skill Group

Bowling Green quarterback Jay Kastantin has put up solid passing numbers over his four-game stretch, completing 72 of 103 passes (69.9 percent) for 853 yards, eight touchdowns, and four interceptions. Kastantin has also registered 35 rush attempts for 104 yards and one touchdown.

The Falcons' backfield workload is led by Austin Dendy, who has recorded 49 carries for 197 yards and three touchdowns, along with four catches for 4 yards. Nakai Amachree provides versatility, contributing 25 carries for 97 yards and catching 8 passes for 105 yards and two touchdowns.

In the passing attack, Winn Sharp leads the team with 15 receptions for 151 yards. Brennan Ridley has logged 14 receptions for 197 yards and one touchdown, while adding 43 rushing yards on six attempts. Jeremiah Scoby rounds out the receiving corps with 11 catches for 134 yards on one rush for minus-3 yards.

Market Movement and Matchup History

Market pricing reflects a noticeable movement toward Western Michigan. The spread opened at Western Michigan -10.5 and has expanded to -14.0 across major sportsbooks (ranging from -12.5 at TAB to -14.0 at BetUS, DraftKings, and Caesars). Moneyline prices position Western Michigan between -520 and -1000, with Bowling Green listed from +350 to +506. The total opened at 35.5 and moved up to 44.5 points.

The 10-game team logs for both programs stretch back into late 2025. Western Michigan's log includes a 41-6 loss to Kennesaw State in their December 19, 2025 bowl game, while Bowling Green's recent log reaches back to November 2025 games against UMass and Akron. Head-to-head, Bowling Green has won the last three meetings: 31-13 in 2024, 34-10 in 2023, and 13-9 in 2022. Both teams enter on seven days of rest following October 24 losses.