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Buckley, Lowry, and Mataele score for Western Michigan in victory over Rice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 2:30 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Buckley, Lowry, and Mataele score for Western Michigan in victory over Rice

Summary

Western Michigan secured a 28-21 victory against Rice on Saturday, highlighted by rushing touchdowns from Jalen Buckley, Ofa Mataele, and Brock Lowry. Buckley led the Broncos with 117 yards on 13 carries. The game was tightly contested, with Rice tying it at 14-14 in the third quarter before the Broncos regained the lead in the final period. Western Michigan improves to 2-1 this season with the win following a prior loss to Michigan in Week 1. They will host Boise State next Saturday, while Rice travels to Fresno State the same day.

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By the Numbers

•Western Michigan improves to 2-1 this season.
•Jalen Buckley gained 117 yards on 13 carries.
•The game saw Rice tie at 14-14 in the third quarter.
•Western Michigan scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns.
•Broncos next host Boise State on September 30.

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2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Buckley, Lowry, and Mataele each score TDs for Western Michigan in 28-21 win over Rice

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Jalen Buckley, Ofa Mataele, and Brock Lowry each scored rushing touchdowns as Western Michigan beat Rice 28-21 on Saturday. Buckley ran for 117 yards on 13 carries for the Broncos (2-1), who have won two straight games since their controversial loss at Michigan in Week 1. Aveion Chenault reeled in a 34-yard touchdown on the Broncos’ final drive to put Western Michigan up 14-7.
— Yahoo Sports

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