The likelihood of winning the MAC West Division for the second consecutive year is looking bleak for the Western Michigan Broncos, fresh off their 35-28 defeat at home to in-state rival Central Michigan.
WMU (5-4, 3-2 MAC) needs to win the final three games of the season, while having both Toledo and Northern Illinois lose more than once. The Broncos sit third in the division standings.
For the Kent State Golden Flashes (2-7, 1-4), pride and developing important players for the future is at stake, having already been out of bowl contention for the fifth straight year.