1966 Western Michigan Broncos football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1966 Western Michigan Broncos football Mid-American Conference MAC 7–3 5–1 Bill Doolittle 3rd Bob Rowe Bob Rowe Gary Crain Waldo Stadium MAC co-champion The 1966 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1966 NCAA University Division football season. In their third season under head coach Bill Doolittle, the Broncos compiled a 7–3 record (5–1 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for first place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 194 to 175.Football Records: Annual Results Western Michigan University July 5, 2016 http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=204948424Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1960 - 69 Western Michigan University July 5, 2016 http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=2049481641966 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1966.html The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.Waldo Stadium Western Michigan University July 5, 2016 http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=120527 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160303165153/http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=120527 March 3, 2016 The team's statistical leaders included Jim Boreland with 756 passing yards, Tim Majerle with 731 rushing yards, and Gary Crain with 450 receiving yards.1966 Western Michigan Broncos Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1966.html Defensive tackle Bob Rowe and halfback Gary Crain 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 For the second consecutive year, Bob Rowe 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 Bill Doolittle was named the MAC coach of the year.Football History: Conference Awards Western Michigan University July 6, 2016 http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=204950519 Schedule y y September 17 Lamar Tech<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 16–14 14,000–16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-broncos-win-opener/170084580/ Battle Creek Enquirer Broncos win opener in last 30 seconds September 18, 1966 April 11, 2025 Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1966 Lamar Tech) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/346/stats/13328 National Collegiate Athletic Association January 2, 2023 September 24 Central Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI (rivalry) W 31–14 17,000–17,500 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1966 Central Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/129/stats/13328 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 13, 2022 October 1 @ Miami (OH) Miami Field Oxford, OH L 9–26 13,581 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-miami-muscles-bu/184192692/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Miami muscles bunch up on W. Michigan, 26–7 October 2, 1966 November 2, 2025 Newspapers.com October 8 Bowling Green Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 16–14 15,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-wmu-jolts-bowling/184193865/ The Battle Creek Enquirer & News WMU jolts Bowling Green, 16–14 October 9, 1966 November 2, 2025 Newspapers.com October 15 @ Kent State Memorial Stadium Kent, OH W 23–20 17,481 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-broncos-beat-kent-23/184193998/ Detroit Free Press Broncos beat Kent, 23–20 October 16, 1966 November 2, 2025 Newspapers.com October 22 Toledo Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 14–13 20,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-western-tops-tole/184194135/ The Grand Rapids Press Western tops Toledo, wind, 14–13 October 23, 1966 November 2, 2025 Newspapers.com October 29 @ Marshall Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV W 35–29 4,100 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times-broncos-tie-for-top-s/184194224/ The Bay City Times Broncos tie for top spot October 30, 1966 November 2, 2025 Newspapers.com November 5 Ohio Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 20–13 17,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-wmu-gains-share/184194312/ The Flint Journal WMU gains share November 6, 1966 November 2, 2025 Newspapers.com November 12 @ Xavier<ncg> Xavier Stadium Cincinnati, OH L 6–21 8,412 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-xavier-trips-wmu/124088656/ The South Bend Tribune Xavier trips WMU by 21–6 November 13, 1966 May 5, 2023 Newspapers.com November 19 @ West Texas State<ncg> Buffalo Bowl Canyon, TX L 7–30 10,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-west-texas-clobbers/184175000/ The Arizona Republic West Texas clobbers W. Michigan November 20, 1966 November 2, 2025 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1966 Western Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/296232 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 5, 2025 References Western Michigan Category:Western Michigan Broncos football seasons Category:Mid-American Conference football champion seasons Western Michigan Broncos football