After a first-quarter scare that saw Kent State erase an early 14-0 lead, Western Michigan’s defense buckled down, and the Broncos relied on their ground game to churn out a win.
Jarvion Franklin led the way with 22 carries for 191 yards and a touchdown, while Matt Falcon saw his first collegiate action and finished with 10 carries for 37 yards, including a 33-yard rumble on his second carry.
Quarterback Reece Goddard looked better than his rough outing in a rain storm last week against Central Michigan, but the Broncos didn’t need to rely on his arm after halftime.