1965 Western Michigan Broncos football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1965 Western Michigan Broncos football Mid-American Conference MAC 6–2–1 3–2–1 Bill Doolittle 2nd Bob Rowe Jim Reid Nelson Jackson Waldo Stadium The 1965 Western Michigan Broncos football team was an American football team that represented Western Michigan University during the 1965 NCAA University Division football season. In their second season under head coach Bill Doolittle, the Broncos compiled a 6–2–1 record and finished in third place in the Mid-American Conference (MAC).1965 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 30, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1965-schedule.html The team's statistical leaders were Ron Seifert with 698 passing yards, Steve Terlep with 362 rushing yards, and Dave Mollard with 25 catches for 276 receiving yards.1965 Western Michigan Broncos Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 30, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1965.html Center Jim Reid and guard Nelson Jackson 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 Offensive tackle 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 Schedule y y September 18 Louisville<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 17–13 13,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-journal-west-michigan-outlast/193253080/ The State Journal West. Michigan outlasts U.L. September 19, 1965 March 13, 2026 Newspapers.com September 25 @ Central Michigan Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) W 21–13 7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-wmu-keeps-winning/193325361/ The Grand Rapids Press WMU keeps winning grid touch September 26, 1965 March 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 2 Miami (OH) Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 9–36 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-miami-bombs-bronco/193324667/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Miami bombs Broncos 36–9 as 16,000 watch October 3, 1965 March 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 9 @ Bowling Green University Stadium Bowling Green, OH L 17–21 8,610 https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-news-sun-bowling-green-fight/193323418/ Springfield News-Sun Bowling Green fights off Broncos' rally for 21–17 decision October 10, 1965 March 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 16 Kent State Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI T 10–10 17,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-western-mich-gains-10/193325552/ The Flint Journal Western Mich. gains 10–10 tie in Mid-Am October 17, 1965 March 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 23 @ Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH W 3–0 8,100 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-broncos-win-in-final/193325667/ Detroit Free Press Broncos win in final 4 seconds October 24, 1965 March 13, 2026 Newspapers.com October 30 Marshall Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 17–14 17,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-herald-western-michigan-wins-w/193325783/ Port Huron Times-Herald Western Michigan wins with three field goals October 31, 1965 March 13, 2026 Newspapers.com November 6 @ Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH W 17–6 16,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-western-scores-fir/193325924/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Western scores first win at Ohio since '48 season November 7, 1965 March 13, 2026 Newspapers.com November 13 Montana<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 17–14 9,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-broncos-rally-e/160800602/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Broncos rally, edge Montana November 14, 1965 December 12, 2024 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1965 Western Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/295663 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 5, 2025 References Western Michigan Category:Western Michigan Broncos football seasons Western Michigan Broncos football