WMU missed covering their first game of the year by 1.5 to Purdue. They have covered every single game since, the last four by 12.5 or more. Western Michigan has played 18 freshmen this season. The 2014 recruiting class was ranked 59th nationally, according to Rivals.com. They are led by Jarvion Franklin has 1,356 rushing yards, seventh nationally, and 22 touchdowns, a total that sits behind only Wisconsin Melvin Gordon at the FBS level. He leads all freshmen in both categories. They are for real and only getting better with their young bunch.