1982 Western Michigan Broncos football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1982 Western Michigan Broncos football Mid-American Conference MAC 7–2–2 5–2–2 Jack Harbaugh 1st Steve Szabo 1st Mark Kujacznski Les Garrett Dave Knapp Duane Wilson Waldo Stadium The 1982 Western Michigan Broncos football team was an American football team that represented Western Michigan University during the 1982 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their first season under head coach Jack Harbaugh, the Broncos compiled a 7–2–2 record and finished in second place in the Mid-American Conference (MAC).1982 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 30, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1982-schedule.html The team's statistical leaders were Chris Conklin with 853 passing yards, Shawn Faulkner with 910 rushing yards, and Bob Phillips with 39 catches for 577 receiving yards.1982 Western Michigan Broncos Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 30, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1982.html Linebacker Les Garrett, defensive tackle/middle guard Dave Knapp, and tackle Duane Wilson were the team captains.Football History: All-Time Captains Western Michigan University July 5, 2016 http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=204948804 Defensive back Mark Kujacznski received the team's most outstanding player award.Football History: Team Awards Western Michigan University July 5, 2016 http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=204950513 On December 10, 1981, Jack Harbaugh was hired as Western's head football coach. Harbaugh was 42 years old at the time and had been defensive coordinator at Stanford since 1980. He had played college football at Bowling Green and served as an assistant football coach at Michigan from 1973 to 1979.Former U-M assistant named coach at WMU Detroit Free Press December 11, 1981 3D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5808591/former_um_assistant_named_coach_at_wmu/ Schedule Eastern y y y September 4 1:03 p.m. Grand Valley State<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 28–3 15,881–15,991 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-harbaugh-gets-fir/166382599/ The Muskegon Chronicle Harbaugh gets first win as Broncos' reins September 5, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com Final 1982 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Grand Valley State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/262/stats/12716 National Collegiate Athletic Association June 20, 2025 September 11 7:00 p.m. @ Marshall<ncg> Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV W 34–0 17,188 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-big-2d-half-wins-for/139772703/ Detroit Free Press Big 2d half wins for Western September 12, 1982 January 28, 2024 Newspapers.com September 25 1:00 p.m. Kent State Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 24–14 15,542 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-western-overcomes/166382800/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Western overcomes injuries to down MAC foe Kent State September 26, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 2 1:30 p.m. @ Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH L 3–7 18,407 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-depleted-broncos-s/166381127/ Battle Creek Enquirer Depleted Broncos suffer first defeat October 3, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 9 1:28 p.m. @ Central Michigan Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) T 18–18 28,632 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-wind-has-effect-on/166382901/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Wind has effect on Broncos October 10, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 16 1:00 p.m. Miami (OH) Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 10–0 21,500–21,550 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-prindle-wmu-boot/166383116/ The Grand Rapids Press Prindle, WMU boot Miami from the list of undefeated October 17, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 23 1:30 p.m. @ Ball State Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN L 6–13 15,700 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-ball-states-flur/166383268/ The South Bend Tribune Ball State's flurry topples Western October 24, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 30 1:00 p.m. Northern Illinois Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 27–3 17,250 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-westerns-defense-liv/166383487/ Detroit Free Press Western's defense lives up to billing, 27–3 October 31, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com November 6 1:30 p.m. @ Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH W 17–10 22,423 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-caper-conklin-he/166383625/ The Grand Rapids Press Caper, Conklin help WMU back in wacky MAC race November 7, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com November 13 1:00 p.m. Ohio Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 16–7 13,270 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-cardiac-kids-trium/166383816/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Cardiac kids triumph November 14, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com November 20 1:30 p.m. Eastern Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI T 3–3 8,702 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-gamble-fails-west/166383991/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Gamble fails, Western settles for 3–3 tie November 21, 1982 February 21, 2025 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1982 Western Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/132840 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 5, 2025 References Western Michigan Category:Western Michigan Broncos football seasons Western Michigan Broncos football