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What We Learned: Takeaways from WMU’s season opening 47-14 loss to Michigan

Saturday’s result in Ann Arbor was certainly not the outcome that Western Michigan fans were hoping for, as the Wolverines pulled away from the Broncos in the second quarter on their way to a 47-14 victory at the Big House. While that final score may indicate a blowout, there were some positive signs for the Broncos. What silver linings can be taken away from this defeat? What questions does the WMU coaching staff face heading into the week two matchup with Illinois State? Let’s take a look:

The offense is going to be fine.

Despite only scoring 14 points, there were moments in this game where the Broncos offense looked like they matched up with the Wolverines.