Western Michigan’s football program will enter the 2025 season with redemption in mind. After a 6-7 season in 2024, second-year head coach Lance Taylor will have to work hard this year to stand up to the fans’ expectations. With the Broncos’ 2025 schedule now available, we have some hints on what we can expect from Michigan this year and speculate how far they can go.
2025 Schedule of Western Michigan Football
The Broncos face a brutal non-conference start. On August 30, they visit Michigan State, a Big Ten team rebuilding after a 5-7 year in 2024. The Spartans’ physicality will challenge Western Michigan’s new defensive coordinator, Scott Power. On September 6, the Broncos host North Texas, an American Athletic Conference squad with a scary offense. The non-conference gauntlet ends September 13 at Illinois.
- August 30: at Michigan State
- September 6: vs. North Texas
- September 13: at Illinois
- September 20: vs. Toledo
- September 27: vs. Rhode Island
- October 4: at Massachusetts
- October 11: vs. Ball State
- October 25: at Miami (OH)
- November 1: vs. Central Michigan
- November 11: vs. Ohio
- November 18: at Northern Illinois
- November 25: at Eastern Michigan
The MAC schedule begins September 20 with Toledo. After hosting Rhode Island (FCS) on September 27, which can be a manageable game for the Broncos, Western Michigan will have to navigate through a rough stretch.
Road games at Massachusetts (October 4) and Miami (OH) (October 25), with a home clash against Ball State (October 11) in between. Massachusetts and Ball State are winnable, but Miami’s defense can be a problem for the Broncos.
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November is make-or-break for the team. The Broncos host rival Central Michigan on November 1 for the Victory Cannon Trophy, a game HERO Sports projects as a narrow Western Michigan win. Home against Ohio (November 11) and a road trip to Northern Illinois (November 18) are critical for MAC standings.
The season ends November 25 at Eastern Michigan, a team the Broncos have often dominated. With the fifth-easiest MAC schedule based on 2024 opponent win totals, a 5-3 conference record is within reach for Western Michigan this season.
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