Western Michigan Broncos vs Miami (OH) RedHawks Picks and Prediction for Saturday, October 25, 2025

The Western Michigan Broncos (4-3, 3-0 MAC) pay a visit to Oxford, Ohio, and Yager Stadium on Saturday to play the Miami (OH) Redhawks (4-3, 3-0 MAC) in a Mid-American Conference clash. Western Michigan won its 4th straight game when defeating Ball State 42-0 a week ago, this past Saturday. Western Michigan is tied for first place in the MAC with Buffalo and Miami (OH). Miami (OH) won its fourth straight when defeating Eastern Michigan 44-30 last Saturday, and as mentioned previously, is tied for the lead in the MAC. Western Michigan will play without OG Jeremy Schleicher and DL August Johanningsmeier, while seven others are listed as questionable. Miami (OH) has seven players listed as questionable. Make sure to read this in-depth Western Michigan Broncos vs Miami (OH) Redhawks prediction. Your ultimate guide to NCAAF excitement—don’t miss our free picks for Western Michigan Broncos at Miami (OH) RedHawks prediction!

Western Michigan needs more from its offense, while its defense is solid

The Western Michigan Broncos score an average of 22.9 points per game, which is 100th, and give up an average of 17.7 points per game, which is 21st. The Broncos have won four straight games after losing their first three games. Western Michigan averages 318.3 yards of total offense per game. The Broncos are 66th in rushing yards and 124th in passing yards per game. Western Michigan's defense allows an average of 282.7 yards per game, which is 14th. The Broncos are 28th in rushing and 19th in passing yards allowed per game.

Western Michigan quarterback Broc Lowry has thrown for 992 yards with five touchdowns and just one interception. Lowry has been sacked eight times in seven games. Lowry leads all rushers for Western Michigan with 427 yards and seven touchdowns, while Jalen Buckley is second with 238 yards and one touchdown. Talique Williams leads all receivers with 284 yards, and Baylin Brooks is second with 214 yards. Linebacker Sefa Saipaia Jr is the leading tackler with 36, and lineman Rodney McGraw is the leader in sacks with 4.0. Western Michigan has made 28 quarterback sacks and intercepted five passes.

Miami (OH) needs more scoring, while its defense is tough

The Miami (OH) Redhawks average 26.0 points per game, which is 82nd, and allow an average of 22.0 points per game, which is 50th. They've won four straight games after losing three straight to start the season.  Miami (OH) averages 360.6 yards of total offense per game, which is 97th. The Redhawks are 56th in rushing yards and 103rd in passing yards per game. Miami (OH)’s defense allows an average of 328.1 yards per game, which is 38. The Redhawks are 37th in rushing yards allowed and 51st in passing yards allowed per game.

Miami (OH) quarterback Dequan Finn has thrown for 997 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions. In five games, Finn has been sacked nine times. Finn is the leading rusher with 332 yards and three TDs, while Jordan Brunson is second with 305 yards and two TDs. Kam Perry leads all receivers with 514 yards and 3 TD receptions. Cornerback Eli Blakey is the leading tackler with 53, and linebacker Adam Trick has a team-best 5.5 sacks. Miami (OH)’s defense has made 22 sacks and intercepted 9 passes.

Western Michigan Broncos vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks Pick

Spread Pick for Western Michigan vs. Miami-Ohio

• Miami (OH) Redhawks -2 (4 units)

This will be a defensive struggle, with the game won in the trenches, and with Miami (OH) helped by playing at home. Miami (OH) is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 and 5-1 ATS in its last 6 against a MAC opponent. The Miami (OH) defense is ranked 38th in yards allowed per game, while the Redhawks are 37th in rushing yards allowed, which will help offset a strong Western Michigan rushing game that is 66th, averaging 157.1 yards per game. Miami (OH) is 51st in passing yards allowed at 207.6 yards per game, and will shut down a weak Western Michigan passing attack that averages 161.1 yards per game, which is 124th. Western Michigan's defense is very tough, at 14th in yards allowed per game, but Miami is 56th in rushing, averaging 169.3 yards per game, and will grind out a win on the ground. Look for a late turnover converted into points to make the difference in this matchup.

Over/Under Pick for Western Michigan vs. Miami-Ohio

• Under 41 (4 units)

Both Western Michigan and Miami (OH) are teams that have strong defenses, which will dictate the outcome of this matchup between two teams tied at the top of the Mid-American Conference. Both teams have solid running attacks, which means the clock will be eaten up on each possession with both running so often. The total has finished under in five of the last seven games played between the Broncos and the Redhawks. The total has finished under in nine of Western Michigan's last 11 games and in all of the last five games that Western Michigan has played on the road. Miami (OH) is 50th in points allowed per game, and Western Michigan is 21st.