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Broncos roll over Monmouth in season opener

Western Michigan football came into the offseason with questions about their wide receiving core.

Some of those questions look like they were answered on Saturday night. The Broncos used their aerial attack early and oftenas senior quarterback Jon Wassink threw for a career high five touchdowns in a 48-13 win over Monmouth on Saturday night.

Senior QB Jon Wassink calls audible under center
Senior QB Jon Wassink calls an audible under center.

In the first quarter alone, redshirt freshman wideout Deshon Bussel had two receptions for 92 yards on two huge passing plays.

“We knew Bussel was going to be a good player this year,” Lester said.