1975 Western Michigan Broncos football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1975 Western Michigan Broncos football Mid-American Conference MAC 1–10 0–7 Elliot Uzelac 1st Dan Matthews Duncan McKerracher Jim White Waldo Stadium The 1975 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1975 NCAA Division I football season. In their first season under head coach Elliot Uzelac, the Broncos compiled a 1-10 record (0/7 against MAC opponents), finished in ninth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 297 to 119.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 - 1970 - 79 Western Michigan University July 5, 2016 http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=2049480851975 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1975.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 Sollie Boone with 318 passing yards, Dan Matthews with 873 rushing yards, and Ted Forrest with 286 receiving yards.1975 Western Michigan Broncos Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1975.html Linebacker Duncan McKerracher and fullback/middle guard Jim White 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, fullback Dan Matthews 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 Uzelac was hired as Western Michigan's head football coach in December 1974. Uzelac was 33 years old at the time of his hiring. He was a Western Michigan alumnus, having graduated in 1964. He had served previously as an assistant coach for the Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Lions.At Western Michigan Uzelac Named New Football Coach The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) December 13, 1974 3B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5797600/at_western_michigan_uzelac_named_new/ Schedule y y 1975 AP September 6 @ Central Michigan (rivalry) Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 0–34 20,800 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-cmu-smashing-in-de/181272386/ Lansing State Journal CMU smashing in debut September 7, 1975 September 17, 2025 Newspapers.com September 13 Akron<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 21–27 14,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-broncos-show-prom/181277283/ The Grand Rapids Press Broncos show promise, but fall, 27–21 September 14, 1975 September 17, 2025 Newspapers.com September 20 @ Minnesota<ncg> Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN L 0–38 23,326 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-gophers-grind-down-western/181209618/ Minneapolis Tribune Gophers grind down Western Michigan 38–0 September 21, 1975 September 17, 2025 Newspapers.com September 27 Northern Illinois Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 0–20 15,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-western-tipped-by-hus/181276539/ Detroit Free Press Western tipped by Huskies, 20–0 September 28, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com October 4 @ Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH L 0–28 13,090 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-fourth-straight-win/181274681/ Tampa Tribune-Times Fourth straight win October 5, 1975 September 17, 2025 Newspapers.com October 11 Kent State Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 17–22 https://www.newspapers.com/article/jackson-citizen-patriot-westerns-victor/181277004/ Jackson Citizen Patriot Western's victory famine continues October 12, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com October 18 vs Toledo Cleveland Stadium Cleveland, OH L 7–25 2,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-toledo-257-victor-over/181276028/ The Plain Dealer Toledo 25–7 victor over W. Michigan October 19, 1975 September 17, 2025 Newspapers.com October 25 @ Marshall<ncg> Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV L 19–21 11,980 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-missed-chances-fu/181125825/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Missed chances, fumble foil Western October 26, 1975 September 17, 2025 Newspapers.com November 1 @ Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH L 10–24 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-ohio-grinds-past-w/181275406/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Ohio grinds past Western November 2, 1975 September 17, 2025 Newspapers.com November 8 No. 17 Miami (OH) Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 21–44 https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-news-sun-miami-wins-mid-a-ti/181211649/ Springfield News-Sun Miami wins Mid-A title again November 9, 1975 September 17, 2025 Newspapers.com November 15 Eastern Michigan<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 24–10 9,400 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-broncos-break-losi/181277593/ Battle Creek News & Enquirer Broncos break losing streak 24–14 November 16, 1975 September 16, 2025 Newspapers.com References Western Michigan Category:Western Michigan Broncos football seasons Western Michigan Broncos football