Toledo Rockets vs. Western Michigan Broncos Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 20, 2025

By: Robert Antuann Published 09/18/2025, 05:04 PM ET
Toledo Rockets at Western Michigan Broncos Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 20, 2025
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We have some MACtion in Week 4 of the college football season as the Toledo Rockets will be heading to Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Saturday afternoon to take on the Western Michigan Broncos in our Rockets vs. Broncos. The game is airing exclusively on ESPN+, so this game is going to be intriguing as both teams are trending in opposite directions this year. The Rockets (2-1, 0-0 MAC) are on a two-game winning streak after a 60-0 home win over the Morgan State Bears on Saturday. The Broncos (0-3, 0-0) started the season on a three-game losing streak as they are coming off Saturday’s 38-0 road loss against the Illinois Fighting Illini. Find the edge fast with NCAAF picks for Toledo Rockets at Western Michigan Broncos.

Rockets Blasting Off

The Toledo Rockets are looking to continue their solid start as they are now 2-1 (0-0 MAC) heading into this game as they attempt to get their first win of conference play. The offense has been outstanding as they are tied for 32nd in the country with 40.3 points per game scored. Quarterback Tucker Gleason has been playing well throughout the season as he has completed 43-of-69 (62.3%) of his passes for 599 yards with four passing touchdowns to one interception. The passing game has been strong with the connection between him and wide receiver Junior Vandeross III as he has 18 receptions for 255 yards (14.2 yards per catch) with four receiving touchdowns on the season right now.

The defense of the Rockets has been a significant aspect for the program as they are tied for 15th in college football as they are allowing 15.0 points per game. Toledo has done a good job as they are getting pressure on the opposing offense, as they have posted five sacks, two interceptions (one pick-six), four forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries.

Injury Report for Toledo

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  • Wide receiver Thomas Zsiros: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Wide receiver Jediyah Willoughby: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Offensive guard Cade Wilhelmi: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Cornerback Amare Snowden: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Defensive lineman Laith Shamma: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Running back Noah Sanders: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Offensive guard Dominic Rivera: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Linebacker Damon Ollison II: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Offensive guard Terrence Moore: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Wide receiver Zy’Marion Lang: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Safety Jaden Dottin: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Defensive lineman Avery Dunn: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Defensive lineman Martez Poynter: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Linebacker Tommy Huss: Undisclosed (Questionable)

Broncos Country, Let’s Ride

The Western Michigan Broncos (0-3, 0-0) need to figure out how to get the goose egg off the win column.  Their offense has been brutal as they rank tied for 131st in the nation with just 12.0 points per game. Quarterback Broc Lowry has been playing at an okay level as he has completed 20-of-36 (55.6%) of his passes for 244 yards with one passing touchdown  while running 23 times for 125 yards (5.4 yards per attempt) with a pair of rushing touchdowns.

The defense for the Broncos has been playing at a terrible level as they are giving up 31.3 points per game, which is 115th in college football. Despite the struggles, they are applying pressure as they have nine sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one interception (returned for a touchdown).

Injury Report for Western Michigan

  • Cornerback Corey Webb: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Cornerback Jordon Thomas: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Linebacker Domanick Moon: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Defensive lineman Gian Carter: Undisclosed (Questionable)

Toledo Rockets at Western Michigan Broncos Pick

Spread Pick for Toledo Rockets at Western Michigan Broncos

  • Toledo Rockets -14.5 (5 units)

We lost line value here as this opened at 13.5 points, but the Toledo Rockets are the clear bet to make, as we have not been able to get much of anything out of Western Michigan’s offense this year. Two of their three games this season have seen the Broncos score six or fewer points, while the Rockets have scored 45+ points in two of their first three games. Toledo has won by at least three possessions in two of the previous three games against Western Michigan, so go with the Toledo Rockets to win by at least 15 points on the road.

Over/Under Pick for Toledo Rockets at Western Michigan Broncos

  • Under 50.5 (4 units)

The offense that Western Michigan is going to be asked to produce is nowhere near what they will do in this game. Both programs love to run the football as Toledo is averaging 39.3 rushing attempts per game while Western Michigan has 38.3 carries per game. With that knowledge, these defenses are going to stack the box and make things difficult as Broc Lowry has not been able to be an effective enough passer this season to keep the pressure off the running game. All in all, go with under 50.5 total points to be scored in this matchup.

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