Rhode Island vs. Western Michigan Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 27, 2025

By: Dylan Hellebrand Updated 09/27/2025, 01:19 AM ET

On Saturday, the Rhode Island Rams (4-0) face off against the Western Michigan Broncos (1-3) at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The game will be aired on ESPN+. Don’t guess on Saturday—grab the smartest plays with our free college football predictions.

Game Information For Rhode Island vs Western Michigan

September 27, 2025, 6:30pm EST
Waldo Stadium
ESPN+
69° sunny/cloudy at start time

Western Michigan Form & Recent Results

Western Michigan enters this matchup coming off a narrow victory, snapping a losing streak after dropping three of their first four contests to start the season. Their lone win came in a tight 14-13 battle against Toledo last week, where quarterback Broc Lowry completed 16 of his 33 pass attempts and threw an interception. So far this year, Lowry has passed for 445 yards and has proven to be a dual-threat, adding 175 yards on the ground. In the backfield, Jalen Buckley has contributed 167 rushing yards, while Talique Williams has been Lowry’s top receiving target, racking up 186 yards through the air. Despite flashes of promise on offense, Western Michigan’s defense has struggled in the early going. Through their first four games, the Broncos’ defense has surrendered an average of 26.8 points per contest, a troubling trend the team hopes to reverse as the season progresses. For comparison, last year Western Michigan’s offense averaged 26.4 points per game, so improving their defensive performance will be key if they hope to turn things around and contend in upcoming matchups.

Rhode Island Form & Recent Results

Rhode Island comes into this matchup riding the momentum of a four-game winning streak to open the season. In their recent 28-7 victory over Long Island, Rams quarterback Devin Farrell delivered a solid performance, completing 19 of 32 passes for 241 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. So far this season, Farrell has thrown for a total of 1,055 yards, demonstrating his importance to the team’s offense. On the ground, running back Antwain Littleton Jr. has powered the running game, picking up 420 rushing yards through four games. In the receiving corps, Marquis Buchanan leads all Rhode Island receivers with 425 yards, while Greg Gaines III has contributed 240 receiving yards, providing Farrell with reliable targets and keeping the passing attack balanced. Offensively, the Rams have averaged 24.8 points per game this season as they aim to stay undefeated and notch their fifth win in a row. For comparison, Rhode Island averaged 24.3 points per game over the entire previous season, showing a slight improvement in their scoring output this year as they look to continue their impressive run.

Key Players For Rhode Island and Western Michigan

Rhode Island QB Devin Farrell: 76-for-131, 6 TD, 2 INT
Western Michigan QB Broc Lowry: 36-for-69, 1 TD, 1 INT

Western Michigan vs Rhode Island Picks and Prediction

Rhode Island's aiming to protect their perfect record, but their next challenge won’t be easy. They travel to Kalamazoo to take on Western Michigan—a team that, despite losing three of its first four games, is eager to turn things around in front of its home crowd. The Broncos have the talent to be a threat and could be poised for a breakout performance if they capitalize on their home-court advantage. Final Score Prediction, Western Michigan Broncos win 23-15..

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