And then there was one.
That sentence could refer to multiple things concerning Saturday’s matchup between Western Michigan and Kent State. For one, Western Michigan (5-3, 4-0 MAC) remains the only remaining team undefeated in MAC play after coasting to a 52-21 wire-to-wire victory on its homecoming weekend. Secondly, Kent State (0-8, 0-4 MAC) remains the only winless team in the FBS after suffering a blowout at Western Michigan, as Kennesaw State shed the designation earlier in the week.
In a matchup between the MAC’s apex and the MAC’s basement, the result unfolded accordingly. Western Michigan — donning new gold uniforms in recognition of homecoming — raced to a 38-0 second quarter lead, making quick work of the visiting Golden Flashes which haven’t led for a single second this season. The Broncos attained 45 points for the fourth time this season, but unlike their previous victories, they didn’t win this in shootout fashion. The defense limited Kent State to 21 points, marking the fewest Western Michigan has surrendered to any team all season…