Bahamas Bowl

MIDDLE TENN. (7-5) VS. WESTERN MICH. (7-5)

SITE

Thomas Robinson Stadium, Nassau, Bahamas TIME (TV) 11 a.m. Central (ESPN) LINE Western Michigan by 4½ SERIES First meeting WHAT’S AT STAKE Western Michigan is seeking its first bowl victory in school history, as the Broncos have lost all six of their previous bowl appearances. A victory also would give Western Michigan consecutive eight-victory seasons for the first time. Middle Tennessee is seeking to end the season on a five-game winning streak. KEY MATCHUP Western Michigan wide receivers Corey Davis and Daniel Braverman vs. Middle Tennessee secondary: Davis and Braverman have each exceeded 1,200 yards receiving this season, which marks the first time since 2010 that two Football Bowl Subdivision teammates have reached that mark. Middle Tennessee free safety Kevin Byard has 19 career interceptions, which matches the highest total among active FBS players.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

MIDDLE TENNESSEE QB Brent Stockstill: The son of Middle Tennessee Coach Rick Stockstill has thrown for 3,678 yards, putting him 379 yards shy of the NCAA freshman record set by Florida State’s Jameis Winston in 2013. He also has 301 completions and needs just 20 more to match the NCAA freshman record set by Kentucky’s Jared Lorenzen in 2000. WESTERN MICHIGAN Davis: He has accumulated 100 yards receiving in six consecutive games and has 3,602 career yards receiving to lead all active FBS players. His 32 touchdown catches rank him second among all active FBS players.

FACTS & FIGURES

Western Michigan’s Braverman is the only player to rank among the top eight FBS performers in receptions, yards receiving and touchdown catches. Braverman has 103 catches for 1,270 yards and 12 touchdowns. .. Braverman ranks second among nationally with 8.6 catches per game, while Middle Tennessee’s Richie James is third with 8.3. ... James, who has 100 catches, is the second Middle Tennessee player to have at least 1,000 yards receiving in a season.