Western Michigan's Jarvion Franklin (31) looks for the goal line during an NCAA college football game against Central Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. (Jim Lahde /The Morning Sun via AP)
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MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) - Zach Terrell threw for three touchdowns and Corey Davis became the Mid-American Conference's all-time leader in career receiving yards as Western Michigan remained undefeated by beating rival Central Michigan 49-10 on Saturday night.
Terrell threw for 170 yards for the Broncos (5-0, 1-0) and Davis had 72 yards with two touchdowns.
Jarvion Franklin - who had 132 yards rushing - ran for two scores in the first half and Terrell threw a scoring pass to Michael Henry to give the Broncos a 21-3 halftime lead. They cruised from there.
Western Michigan receiver Carrington Thompson was hit high late in the second quarter by Central Michigan's Otis Kearny after a 22-yard reception. He was slow to get up, took two steps and collapsed before being helped off the field. He did not return.
Cooper Rush threw for 178 yards and a score for the Chippewas (3-2, 0-1).
Western Michigan wide receiver Carrington Thompson (15) is helped by medical personnel after being tackled by Central Michigan defensive back Otis Kearney during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. (Bryan Bennett/Kalamazoo Gazette-MLive Media Group via AP)
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Central Michigan wide receiver Brandon Childress (18) attempts to break away from Western Michigan defensive back Sam Beal (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. (Bryan Bennett/Kalamazoo Gazette-MLive Media Group via AP)
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Western Michigan running back Jarvion Franklin (31) is greeted by teammates after scoring a touchdown against Central Michigan during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. (Bryan Bennett/Kalamazoo Gazette-MLive Media Group via AP)
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Western Michigan running back Davon Tucker (22) carries the ball as Central Michigan linebacker Alex Briones (30) attempts to tackle him during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. (Bryan Bennett/Kalamazoo Gazette-MLive Media Group via AP)
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Western Michigan wide receiver D'Wayne Eskridge (7) runs with the ball as Central Michigan defensive lineman Mike Danna (57) attempts to tackle him during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. (Bryan Bennett/Kalamazoo Gazette-MLive Media Group via AP)
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Central Michigan quarterback Cooper Rush (10) attempts to throw as Western Michigan defensive end Keion Adams (1) gets a hand on him during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. (Bryan Bennett/Kalamazoo Gazette-MLive Media Group via AP)
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Western Michigan running back Leo Ekwoge (33) celebrates after the teams scored a touchdown during the first half against Central Michigan in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. (Bryan Bennett/Kalamazoo Gazette-MLive Media Group via AP)
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