Western Michigan Broncos Depth Chart

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Mid-American1-1 (2026)#112 Recruiting100% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 12
    76
    Broc LowryRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 10
    73
    Trey PettyRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 13
    61
    Mason ReynoldsRS SO
RB
  1. 6
    79
    Jalen BuckleyRS SR
    Starter
  2. 24
    59
    Lolo MataeleSR/TR
  3. 4
    49
    Cole CabanaRS JR/TR
WR-X
  1. 8
    65
    Egypt NelsonRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 3
    59
    Keivin Boone-Nelson IISR/TR
WR-Z
  1. 2
    77
    Aveion ChenaultSO
    Starter
  2. 80
    59
    Harper HughesFR
  3. 11
    54
    Terence MarshallRS SO
WR-F
  1. 7
    75
    Baylin BrooksRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 1
    59
    Emazon LittlejohnRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 5
    53
    Kordell GouldsbyRS JR/TR
TE
  1. 15
    62
    Adam ParksRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 88
    59
    Nate LevickiRS SR/TR
  3. 89
    59
    Brennan WootenSR
LT
  1. 60
    63
    Brandon SmithRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 75
    63
    Spencer BeckemanRS FR
LG
  1. 77
    65
    Hunter WhitenackRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 61
    59
    Jacob KrauseRS SO
C
  1. 65
    73
    Jeremy SchleicherRS SO
    Starter
  2. 58
    67
    Liam VaughanRS FR
  3. 54
    53
    Alex PoholikRS SO/TR
RG
  1. 72
    73
    Gavin DaboRS SO
    Starter
  2. 73
    66
    Ben RoebuckRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 57
    51
    Jake ChellmanRS SO
RT
  1. 76
    65
    Chad SchusterRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 55
    59
    Jacob BaileyRS FR/TR

Next game kickoff time

Western Michigan Broncos plays Rice away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachLance Taylorsince 2023
Offensive CoordinatorWalt Bell
Defensive CoordinatorGreer Martini

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Rice · Sat, Sep 19 · 07:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Broc Lowry — starting quarterback for Western MichiganHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Western Michigan
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #79 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-1.0 pts

    Lost to Michigan Wolverines, who wasn't ranked, in week 1.

    2025 SP+: -4.2

    85%

    Roster talent: 22nd percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #112 national

    6%

    Returning production: 100%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    12 adds in two-deep · avg 68 OVR · top add: A. Tounkara (DT, 85, from Ohio State)

    Camp battles to watch3
    Coach Western MichiganTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Western Michigan?

    Western Michigan Broncos starting lineup

    Broc Lowry is the projected starting quarterback for Western Michigan as of September 16, 2026. Trey Petty is listed second.

    Western Michigan also projects Jalen Buckley at running back, Egypt Nelson at wide receiver and Adam Parks at tight end.

    The full Western Michigan Broncos two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Broc Lowry · QBJalen Buckley · RBEgypt Nelson · WR-XAdam Parks · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Western Michigan's starting quarterback?
    Broc Lowry is the projected starting quarterback for Western Michigan as of September 16, 2026. Trey Petty is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Western Michigan?
    Jalen Buckley is the projected starter at running back for Western Michigan, with Lolo Mataele listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Western Michigan?
    Egypt Nelson is the projected starter at wide receiver for Western Michigan, with Keivin Boone-Nelson II listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Western Michigan?
    Adam Parks is the projected starter at tight end for Western Michigan, with Nate Levicki listed second.
    When was the Western Michigan Broncos depth chart last updated?
    The Western Michigan Broncos depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Western Michigan's record last season?
    Western Michigan Broncos finished 10-4 (7-1 in Mid-American play).
    When does Western Michigan Broncos play next?
    Western Michigan Broncos plays Rice away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

    Full Western Michigan roster

    Every player on the Western Michigan Broncos depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Egypt Nelson, Keivin Boone-Nelson II

    WR: Aveion Chenault, Harper Hughes, Terence Marshall

    WR: Baylin Brooks, Emazon Littlejohn, Kordell Gouldsby

    LT: Brandon Smith, Spencer Beckeman

    LG: Hunter Whitenack, Jacob Krause

    C: Jeremy Schleicher, Liam Vaughan, Alex Poholik

    RG: Gavin Dabo, Ben Roebuck, Jake Chellman

    RT: Chad Schuster, Jacob Bailey

    TE: Adam Parks, Nate Levicki, Brennan Wooten, Ryan Brotherton, Enese Tonga

    QB: Broc Lowry, Trey Petty, Mason Reynolds, Jaxson Dosh

    RB: Jalen Buckley, Lolo Mataele, Cole Cabana, AJ Green Jr., Donovan Triplett

    Defense

    DE: Scoop Gardner Jr., Austin Alexander, Will Gerig

    DT: Zavian Tibbs, Dakari Frazier, Jori Benson

    DT: Ahmed Tounkara, Dalton Gustwiller

    DE: KJ Burley, DeJuan Echoles Jr.

    WLB: Dillon Moore, Justyce Betts

    MLB: Domanick Moon, Brenden Anes, Gabe Welch

    CB: Jarvarius Sims, Cam'ron Barber

    SS: Micah Davis, Daeh McCullough, Tahj Owens

    FS: Joey Pope, Amarian Louis

    CB: Jordon Thomas, Willard Ferrell

    NB: Joshua Franklin, Kouri Crump

    Special Teams

    PT: Ryan Millmore, Tanner Holt

    PK: Dieter Kelly, Zak Zeman, Palmer Domschke

    KO: Zak Zeman, Dieter Kelly, Palmer Domschke

    LS: Drew Doyle, Will Peterson

    H: Ryan Millmore, Tanner Holt

    PR: Kordell Gouldsby, Keivin Boone-Nelson II, Joshua Franklin

    KR: Lolo Mataele, Joshua Franklin, Keivin Boone-Nelson II