Western Michigan battles Miami (Ohio) for the MAC Championship on December 6th
Western Michigan is 5-0 SU in their last five games as a favorite
Check out our MAC Championship preview with my prediction & odds below
Miami (Ohio) (7-5 SU, 6-2 MAC) takes on Western Michigan (8-4 SU, 7-1 MAC) in the Mid-American Conference Championship game on Saturday.
This is Miami’s third straight trip to the MAC Conference Championship game, in which the RedHawks are 1-2. The Broncos make their fourth trip to the championship game, with their only win coming back in 2016.
Catch all of the action on ESPN with kickoff scheduled for noon from Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
Lock in with my Miami (Ohio) vs Western Michigan MAC Championship prediction and picks.
Miami (Ohio) vs Western Michigan Prediction
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Miami’s defense looks solid on paper, allowing 3.7 yards per rush, but they’ve been gashed in the middle of the field all season.
The RedHawks’ linebackers struggle to cover the RPOs and misdirection looks that WMU thrives in.
Western Michigan has averaged over 187 rushing yards per game this season, and Miami struggles against physical downhill teams. Both Toledo and Ohio ran the football all over Miami, whose front seven had no answer.
Without a physical ground game of their own (116th in EPA per rush) and a freshman quarterback under center, Miami risks falling into predictable down-and-distance situations all afternoon.
WMU’s defense = locked in 🔒@WMU_Football | #MACtion pic.twitter.com/KiWq7uImrQ
— MACtion (@MACSports) November 26, 2025
That’s where Western Michigan’s value lies, as the Broncos have a well-defined identity. WMU will go as far as their hard-nosed defense takes them.
The Broncos have smothered opposing passers all year, holding them to just 168 passing yards per game and ranking 36th in defensive success rate nationally.
On top of that, Lance Taylor’s defense holds opponents to a touchdown on 78% of red-zone trips, ranking 32nd nationally and holding the 11th-highest sack percentage.
Ultimately, WMU has continuity at quarterback and are playing their best football at the perfect time. Give me Western Michigan, who are 7-0 SU as favorites this season.
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Miami (Ohio) vs Western Michigan MAC Championship Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (Ohio) | +1.5 (-105) | +110 | Over 43.5 (-105) |
| Western Michigan | -1.5 (-115) | -130 | Under 43.5 (-115) |
Western Michigan are 2.5-point favorites in the MAC Championship college football odds.
The Miami (Ohio) vs Western Michigan total sits at 43.5 with the under favored at -115 and the over listed at -105.
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