Wisconsin Badgers vs Western Michigan Broncos
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
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13-1
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WMU | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 16 |
WIS | 14 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
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11-3
Game Leaders
Team Stats
280
Total Yards
362
1
Turnovers
0
18
1st Downs
18
2-15
Penalties
5-35
5/11
3rd Down
7/11
2/2
4th Down
0/0
29:55
Possession
30:05
Game Information
Arlington, TX


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 18 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-11 | 7-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 280 | 362 |
| Passing | 157 | 178 |
| Comp/Att | 16/28 | 13/14 |
| Yards per pass | 5.6 | 12.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 123 | 184 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 38 |
| Yards per rush | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Penalties | 2-15 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 29:55 | 30:05 |
2025 Standings
FBS
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Ohio | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Toledo | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 6-2 | 7-7 |
| Central Michigan | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Akron | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Buffalo | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Kent State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Massachusetts | 0-8 | 0-12 |
FBS
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
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