How to watch Western Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan: TV channel, NCAA Football live stream info, start time

How to watch Western Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan football game

By Scout Staff

Dec 5, 2020 at 4:50 pm ET • 3 min read

Through 3 Quarters

The point spread is against the Eastern Michigan Eagles, but thus far the points are on their side. After three quarters it's looking more and more like their high-powered offense is just too much for the Western Michigan Broncos as EMU lead 43-28.

QB Preston Hutchinson has led the way so far for the Eagles, as he has passed for three TDs and 311 yards on 29 attempts in addition to punching in one rushing touchdown. K Chad Ryland has contributed nine points on three field goals with a long of 46 yards.

WMU has enjoyed the tag-team combination of RB La'Darius Jefferson and WR Jaylen Hall. The former has rushed for one TD and 124 yards on 18 carries, while the latter has caught three passes for two TDs and 109 yards. One of the most thrilling moments was Hall's 50-yard TD reception in the second quarter.

Who's Playing

Eastern Michigan @ Western Michigan

Current Records: Eastern Michigan 0-4; Western Michigan 4-0

What to Know

The Eastern Michigan Eagles have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. The Eastside and Westside will square off Saturday when they and the Western Michigan Broncos meet at Waldo Stadium at 2 p.m. ET. WMU should still be feeling good after a victory, while the Eagles will be looking to right the ship.

It was a close one, but last week WMU sidestepped the Northern Illinois Huskies for a 30-27 win. The overall outcome was to be expected, but NIU made it more of a game than the oddsmakers had predicted. WMU got their win on the backs of several key players, and it was WR D'Wayne Eskridge out in front catching seven passes for 134 yards.

WMU's defense was a presence as well, as it got past the Huskies' offensive line to sack the quarterback five times for a total loss of 15 yards. Leading the way was DT Ralph Holley and his two sacks. Holley now has three sacks through four games.

Meanwhile, the Eagles came up short against the Central Michigan Chippewas last Friday, falling 31-23. EMU was up 20-6 at the end of the third quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead. Despite the loss, they got a solid performance out of QB Preston Hutchinson, who accumulated 365 passing yards in addition to rushing for two TDs and 57 yards.

Special teams collected 11 points for EMU. K Chad Ryland delivered a perfect 3-for-3 game.

This next matchup looks promising for the Broncos, who are favored by a full 13.5 points. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (3-1), so they might be worth a quick bet.

Eastern Michigan's defeat took them down to 0-4 while Western Michigan's win pulled them up to 4-0. Giving up five turnovers, EMU had had trouble holding onto the ball. We'll see if WMU can exploit that vulnerability.