Wassink throws for 5 TDS, W. Mich. rolls over Monmouth 48-13
Jon Wassink matched his career high by throwing five touchdown passes as Western Michigan dominated Monmouth 48-13 in the season opener for both teams on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Monmouth Hawks
13
Western Michigan Broncos
48
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONM | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
| WMU | 21 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 48 |
Waldo Stadium · 15,021 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs North Carolina A&T Aggies | W 21-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Bryant Bulldogs | W 34-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Hampton Pirates | W 49-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ New Hampshire Wildcats | W 42-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Towson Tigers | W 41-40 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 8:40 13-48
Thiago Kapps 19 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:03 13-45
Skyy Moore 8 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Thiago Kapps Kick)
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Touchdown 6:26 13-38
Terrance Greene Jr. 14 Yd pass from Kenji Bahar (Matt Mosquera PAT failed)
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Touchdown 9:56 7-38
Brett Borske 25 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Thiago Kapps Kick)
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Touchdown 5:10 7-31
Giovanni Ricci 9 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Thiago Kapps Kick)
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Field Goal 11:04 7-24
Thiago Kapps 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:27 7-21
Pete Guerriero 14 Yd Run (Matt Mosquera Kick)
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Touchdown 2:07 0-21
Jaylen Hall 33 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Thiago Kapps Kick)
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Touchdown 4:54 0-14
Giovanni Ricci 15 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Thiago Kapps Kick)
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Touchdown 11:25 0-7
LeVante Bellamy 3 Yd Run (Thiago Kapps Kick)
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WMU
3 plays, 11 yards, 1:53 · End of Game
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MONM 1:53
15 plays, 35 yards, 6:47 · Punt
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WMU 8:40
12 plays, 84 yards, 7:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:40 13-48
Thiago Kapps 19 Yd Field Goal
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MONM 0:40
8 plays, 37 yards, 3:23 · Downs
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WMU 4:03
5 plays, 35 yards, 2:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:03 13-45
Skyy Moore 8 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Thiago Kapps Kick)
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MONM 6:26
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:26 13-38
Terrance Greene Jr. 14 Yd pass from Kenji Bahar (Matt Mosquera PAT failed)
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WMU 9:56
10 plays, 81 yards, 5:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:56 7-38
Brett Borske 25 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Thiago Kapps Kick)
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MONM
17 plays, 80 yards, 5:10 · End of Half
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WMU 5:10
11 plays, 49 yards, 4:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:10 7-31
Giovanni Ricci 9 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Thiago Kapps Kick)
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MONM 9:20
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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WMU 11:04
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:04 7-24
Thiago Kapps 45 Yd Field Goal
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MONM 13:27
10 plays, 65 yards, 3:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:27 7-21
Pete Guerriero 14 Yd Run (Matt Mosquera Kick)
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WMU 2:07
2 plays, 65 yards, 0:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:07 0-21
Jaylen Hall 33 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Thiago Kapps Kick)
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MONM 2:44
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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WMU 4:54
6 plays, 92 yards, 2:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:54 0-14
Giovanni Ricci 15 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Thiago Kapps Kick)
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MONM 7:09
10 plays, 23 yards, 4:16 · Punt
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WMU 11:25
5 plays, 32 yards, 2:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:25 0-7
LeVante Bellamy 3 Yd Run (Thiago Kapps Kick)
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MONM 14:03
4 plays, 8 yards, 0:57 · Downs
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
MONM
WMU
23
1st Downs
23
12-21
3rd down efficiency
5-9
2-4
4th down efficiency
2-2
322
Total Yards
458
194
Passing
368
26/42
Comp/Att
20/25
4.6
Yards per pass
14.7
128
Rushing
90
39
Rushing Attempts
33
3.3
Yards per rush
2.7
7-47
Penalties
8-74
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
31:37
Possession
28:23
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