Western Michigan Football Meets Surging Pittsburgh In Intriguing Week 3 Clash

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Will Western Michigan be able to pull off an upset against Pittsburgh in Week 3 after securing their first win of the season last weekend?

This weekend, the Broncos will hit the road and make their way to Heinz Field. It’s always wise to stay vigilant for unexpected surprises when two teams meet for the first time.

Let’s take a look at one of the most captivating games in the Michigan sports betting scene that occurred on Saturday.

Western Michigan at Pittsburgh: NCAA Football Odds

Pittsburgh favored by more than two TDs

On Saturday, it seems that Western Michigan has a challenging task ahead of them.

On the road against the Panthers, the Broncos are faced with the challenge of being a significant underdog.

According to PointsBet Sportsbook and DraftKings Sportsbook, WMU is considered a 15-point underdog in their upcoming game against Pitt. However, FanDuel Sportsbook has slightly different odds, listing the Broncos as a 15.5-point underdog.

The moneyline odds for Western Michigan range between +470 and +500, while Pittsburgh has a broader range of -660 to -720.

The range for the over/under total is somewhat undecided, with oddsmakers offering a range of 60.5 to 61.5 points.

The table above displays the current highest odds for both sides of the margins.

The Broncos have a 1-1 record against the spread on Saturday, and both of their games have resulted in scores below the projected total. On the other hand, Pitt has a perfect 2-0 record against the spread, and both of their games have resulted in scores exceeding the projected total.

How to watch: Western Michigan Broncos at Pittsburgh Panthers

• Western Michigan (1-1) will be playing against Pittsburgh (2-0).
• At Saturday, noon ET
• The event will take place at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
• Television: ESPN3
• Livestreaming online: ESPN+
• Bronco Radio Network broadcasts on the radio.
• The satellite radio station Sirius can be found on channel 193.

Western Michigan Broncos bounce back from Michigan loss

After suffering a heavy defeat of 47-14 against Michigan in their season opener, Western Michigan experienced a drastic transformation in their performance during their home opener last weekend. The Broncos displayed a completely different team on the field as they shut out Illinois State with a resounding score of 28-0. This victory propelled WMU to a record of 1-1 for the season.

The Broncos showcased one of their most dominant defensive performances so far, limiting the Redbirds to a mere 57 yards in total and only allowing them to achieve four first downs.

Illinois State struggled in the rushing game, managing only 28 yards on 26 carries. Their passing game was not much better, completing just 8 out of 19 attempts for a total of 29 yards. The Broncos, on the other hand, had a strong defensive performance, recording four sacks and eight tackles for loss. Corvin Moment stood out with six tackles, three tackles for loss, and one sack.

In terms of offense, WMU showcased their dominance by accumulating 233 rushing yards to effectively manage the game clock. La’Darius Jefferson, a former Michigan State Spartan, continued his impressive performance from the previous game against the Wolverines by contributing 106 rushing yards and two touchdowns against Illinois State. Additionally, Sean Tyler made a notable contribution with 78 yards on 15 carries and one touchdown.

Kaleb Eleby, playing as the quarterback, completed 15 out of 21 passes, resulting in 174 yards and a touchdown. Jaylen Hall, on the receiving end, successfully caught seven passes for a total of 75 yards and scored a touchdown.

Skyy Moore, one of WMU’s top receivers, was absent during the Illinois State game due to a knee injury sustained in the opener. Unfortunately, he remained unavailable for the last weekend’s match. As of now, Moore’s status for Saturday’s game is still uncertain, as he is listed as questionable.

Pittsburgh edges Tennessee

After a remarkable 41-34 victory against Tennessee last weekend, Pittsburgh has begun the season with a perfect 2-0 record.

This season, the Panthers have excelled in their passing game, with an impressive average of 338 passing yards per game. The Broncos, on the other hand, boast a strong seventh-ranked passing defense in the country. However, Pittsburgh’s upcoming game against Western Michigan will present a new and unique challenge, one that the team hasn’t faced much in their previous matchups against Michigan and Illinois State.

Kenny Pickett’s performance as quarterback has been exceptional. He has accumulated 557 yards and has successfully thrown four touchdowns without any interceptions. Additionally, Pickett boasts an impressive completion rate of 69.9 percent. Surprisingly, despite his impressive stats, he is considered a longshot with odds of +15000 to win the esteemed Heisman Trophy, as per DraftKings.

Pickett has efficiently distributed the ball, with four Panthers players accumulating a minimum of 91 receiving yards. Taysir Mack stands out as the top receiver, amassing an impressive 134 yards.

Pittsburgh boasts considerable depth in their backfield as well. Despite the Panthers collectively amassing 319 rushing yards in two games, Israel Abanikanda only leads with a modest 73 yards.

Pat Narduzzi, the former MSU defensive coordinator, appears to have successfully resolved the Panthers’ defensive issues as their defense now performs admirably.

For the past two seasons, they have held the third position in the ACC for the fewest points allowed. In 2021, their defense has limited opponents to an average of only 291.5 yards per game, with a mere 89 rushing yards per contest.

Pitt has been incredibly disruptive from the start, causing significant chaos. The Panthers have already accumulated a remarkable 10 sacks in the early stages of the season.

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