Entering with a combined 7-1 record, the 2016 edition of the Western Michigan-Central Michigan rivalry was one of the most anticipated in the series. Under the lights in Mt. Pleasant, the Broncos (5-0) showed no mercy, maintaining an undefeated record after a 49-10 thrashing of the Chippewas (3-2). Questions of how far the Broncos can row or if the Chippewas are collapsing were addressed following the blowout. Takeaways from Saturday night:
- Western Michigan deserves to be ranked. The Broncos are one of 16 in the FBS without a loss and possess the only perfect record in the MAC.