Western Michigan Broncos vs. Wagner Seahawks: Five Things Learned

During the 49-14 win against FCS opponent Wagner, the Western Michigan Broncos’ second string saw most of the second half action. Head coach Tim Lester tested the depth of his lineup, much to his delight. It turns out Western Michigan has lot of hidden talent. Jon Wassink saw an incredible night of passing accuracy, despite a play-calling emphasis on running. There were some issues that still need worked out before Mid-American Conference play begins. Let’s dig into the take-aways from this win:

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