Bronco Protection Holds MSU Scoremuch less in Second Half of 23-6 Loss

Game Recap: Football | August 30, 2025

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The Western Michigan soccer crew dropped its season-opener, 23-6, towards Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Friday evening.

The Bronco protection held the Spartans scoreless within the second half, with MSU solely scoring two factors off of a security. Western Michigan (0-1) scored late within the recreation when graduate scholar Tate Hallock picked off a go by Alessio Milivojevic, returning it 32 yards for a landing.

Hallock led WMU with 9 tackles, additionally making one deal with for loss. Houston switch Nadame Tucker had c career-high evening in his Bronco debut with 5 tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks and a pressured fumble. Joey Pope additionally had a career-high evening with seven tackles and a deal with for loss. Another switch, linebacker James Camden, made an on the spot influence with six tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and a pressured fumble and sack.

Junior school switch Brady Jones had 11 completions and 97 yards in his Bronco debut at quarterback, whereas redshirt sophomore Broc Lowry accomplished 5 passes for 91 yards and dashing for 19. Wide receiver Tailique Williams had a team-high six receptions for 74 yards in his debut within the Brown & Gold, whereas San Diego State switch Baylin Brooks had a team-high 85 yards receiving.

The Broncos received the ball first and shortly went down the sector. Jones linked on his first profession go with Williams for 35 yards. Jones linked once more with Williams and likewise used his legs to get WMU to the MSU 26. The Broncos went for it on fourth down however Jones’ go to Williams was damaged up.

The Spartans took over and went down the sector for a landing on a 10-play, 74-yard drive. Brandon Tullis rushed it in from the 12 to place MSU up 7-0 with 5:30 to play within the first quarter.

Michigan State scored once more early within the second quarter, on one other 10-play drive. This time Aidan Chiles linked with receiver Nick Marsh from seven yards to push the result in 14-0. MSU scored once more with 1:50 left within the half when Makhi Frazier ran it in from 9 yards.

MSU added two factors to make it 23-0 with 8:01 left within the third quarter when Jalen Buckley was stopped within the endzone for the security.

Western Michigan is again in motion subsequent Saturday, internet hosting North Texas at 3:30 p.m. The recreation may be watched dwell on ESPN+ and heard dwell on the Bronco Media Network. Tickets are on-sale at www.wmubroncos.com/tickets.