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WMU Football Throttles Kennesaw State in Historic Myrtle Beach Bowl Win
Western Michigan rushed for 303 yards, forced four turnovers, and recorded five sacks to secure their largest bowl victory margin and second 10-win season.
- On Friday, Dec. 19, Western Michigan Broncos defeated Kennesaw State Owls 41-6 at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina, marking WMU's largest bowl margin and second 10-win season.
- Broncos' explosive start featured a 65-yard touchdown by Jalen Buckley and a strip-sack touchdown return by Rodney McGraw and Kershawn Fisher within the first minute, as special teams and offense scored on four of five early drives.
- Defensive plays produced points as WMU amassed 423 yards, including 303 rushing, forced four turnovers, recorded five sacks, and Joey Pope returned an interception 75 yards for a touchdown.
- Amid program milestones, Western Michigan notched its third postseason victory as Kennesaw State Owls were held to a season-low six points in their first FBS bowl appearance.
- Star defensive end Nadame Tucker sat out by coach's decision to prepare for the April 23 NFL draft, while gusts up to 30 miles per hour caused multiple missed kicks including by Palmer Domschke.
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WMU football throttles Kennesaw State in historic Myrtle Beach Bowl win
Jalen Buckley outran the Kennesaw State defense on Western Michigan’s first play of the game, propelling the Broncos to an historic 41-6 win in front of 9,139 fans at the 2025 Myrtle Beach Bowl.
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