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In Western Michigan's final home game of the season, Justin Ferguson injured his ankle and had to be taken off on a stretcher. It began as a curious catchphrase for a program that needed any publicity it could get, but now Western Michigan's ''row the boat'' mantra has become a recognizable rallying cry to college football fans around the country - the ''Roll Tide'' of the Mid-American Conference. Not only have players bought into coach P.J. Fleck's quirky motivational tactics, fans have also embraced the team's philosophy and identity - especially now that the 13th-ranked Broncos are taking an undefeated record into Friday night's MAC championship game against Ohio. Continue to Article

November 30, 2016 6:28:pm EST

The trophies could be the only prizes for the winners in several games during championship weekend. Continue to Article

November 30, 2016 4:29:pm EST

Western Michigan athletic director Kathy Beauregard says coach P.J. Fleck has not spoken with other schools about coaching jobs. Beauregard made her statement in a text message to The Associated Press on Saturday. Fleck, 35, has led the Broncos to a 12-0 record and a No. 14 ranking this season, and his breakout success has made him a popular target for rumors. Continue to Article

November 26, 2016 1:39:pm EST

Corey Davis and No. 14 Western Michigan wrapped up an undefeated regular season in style, routing Toledo 55-35 on Friday night to secure a berth next week in the Mid-American Conference championship game. Davis became the career FBS leader in yards receiving, and the Broncos (12-0, 8-0, No. 21 CFP) never trailed, scoring a defensive touchdown on the first play from scrimmage and eventually breaking it open in the third quarter. WMU will face Ohio in the MAC title game in Detroit next Friday night, and it's looking more and more like the Broncos will be playing for a spot in a major bowl. Continue to Article

November 25, 2016 9:08:pm EST