Syracuse Football: Western Michigan breakdown (Behind Enemy Lines)

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 02: Jon Wassink #16 of the Western Michigan Broncos hads hands off to LeVante Bellamy #5 during the fourth quarter against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

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When Syracuse fans first saw Western Michigan on schedule they assumed cream puff but Western Michigan appears to be anything but what are the expectations for this team heading into season?

"The coaches and media polls have Western Michigan pegged to finish third in the MAC West, so there is an expectation they will contend in the conference. The loss of three NFL draft picks, two at cornerback, will be tough to overcome. But a 6-6 season in the first year under head coach Tim Lester was marred by season-ending injuries to 22 players, including five running backs and the starting quarterback. All of those players are now back and healthy to start the season, so WMU has been eager to get back on the field."

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