Western Michigan built a 21–7 halftime lead Tuesday and pulled away for a 42–14 win at Akron. The Broncos improved to 7–3 overall and 5–1 in the Mid-American Conference.
The Broncos scored in all four quarters. Baylin Brooks and Nate Levicki celebrated the opening touchdown, and Western Michigan allowed no points in the third as it built a three-touchdown advantage.
Akron scored in the fourth, but Western Michigan added 14 points in the period. The Broncos return to Michigan with a road win and five conference victories.
