KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan football team fell to Ohio, 33-14, on Homecoming at Waldo Stadium on Saturday night in front of 20,320 fans.
WMU (2-5, 1-2 MAC) was down 20-14 at half but committed six turnovers in the second half, leading to 13 points by the Bobcats and none by the Broncos.
The Bronco defense held one of the country's best offenses to just 383 total yards, with OU's Kurtis Rourke completing just 22 passes for 264 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception. Zaire Barnes led the defensive effort, which was often put at a disadvantage of a short field, with 13 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.