MT. PLEASANT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – In a battle of undefeated college football teams last night, Western Michigan University secured the Victory Cannon Trophy as the Broncos defeated rival Central Michigan 52-44, on the road.
The two teams combined for over 1,000 yards of offense with WMU outdueling CMU 628-406.
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Kaleb Eleby finished the night with a career-high 382 yards passing and a career-mark of five touchdown passes. Eleby also rushed for a touchdown. WMU’s defense recorded four sacks on the night.
After Central Michigan jumped out to a 14-0 lead the Broncos rattled off 38 straight points and the Broncos held on for the win.
The Broncos , now 3-0, return to Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo to host Northern Illinois Saturday, November 28 at 12 noon.
