1972 Western Michigan Broncos football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1972 Western Michigan Broncos football Mid-American Conference MAC 2–2–1 Bill Doolittle 9th Dominic Riggio Bernard Thomas Keith Pretty Waldo Stadium The 1972 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. In their ninth season under head coach Bill Doolittle, the Broncos compiled a 7–3–1 record (2–2–1 against MAC opponents), finished in third place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 229 to 201.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=2049480851972 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1972.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 Steve Doolittle with 518 passing yards, Larry Cates with 660 rushing yards, and Bob Gavinski with 290 receiving yards.1972 Western Michigan Broncos Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1972.html Defensive tackle Bernard Thomas and tight end Keith Pretty 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 Linebacker Dominic Riggio 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 Eastern y y y September 9 1:30 p.m. Long Beach State<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 28–20 18,150 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-broncos-stun-long/181934388/ The South Bend Tribune Broncos stun Long Beach September 10, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com September 16 10:30 p.m. @ Fresno State<ncg> Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA L 14–41 7,799 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-fresno-state-bombs/181934091/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Fresno State bombs Broncos September 17, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com September 23 2:30 p.m. at Northern Illinois<ncg> Huskie Stadium DeKalb, IL W 14–10 7,066 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-western-michigan-beats-n/181877018/ Chicago Tribune Western Michigan beats Northern Illinois September 24, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com September 30 1:30 p.m. Bowling Green Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI T 13–13 17,850 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade-bowling-green-w-michigan-str/181938487/ The Blade Bowling Green, W. Michigan struggle to 13–13 deadlock October 1, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com October 7 1:30 p.m. @ Kent State Dix Stadium Kent, OH W 13–12 7,738 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-52-yard-boot-helps-kil/181937682/ Dayton Daily News 52-yard boot helps kill Kent October 8, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com October 14 1:30 p.m. Toledo Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 13–20 19,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-toledo-stuns-wmu/181939206/ The Indianapolis Star Toledo stuns WMU October 15, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com October 21 1:30 p.m. @ Marshall<ncg> Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV W 34–0 10,875 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-wmu-rips-thunderin/181872463/ Battle Creek Enquirer & News WMU rips Thundering Herd 34–0 October 22, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com October 28 1:30 p.m. Ohio Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 34–17 18,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-broncos-bop-ou-share/181939344/ Dayton Daily News Broncos bop OU, share top October 29, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com November 4 @ Miami (OH) Miami Field Oxford, OH L 8–38 13,191 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-miami-buries-last/181939443/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Miami buries last Western MAC hope November 5, 1972 September 28, 2025 Newspapers.com November 11 1:30 p.m. Ball State<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 31–14 13,000 Records Topple: Cards Whip Broncos Everywhere Except Scoreboard The Muncie Star Ron LeMasters November 12, 1972 1C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/96705994/records-topple-cards-whip-broncos/ Newspapers.com November 18 1:30 p.m. Idaho<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 27–16 16,100 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=doJfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=lTAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5742%2C5246115 Lewiston Morning Tribune Idaho Barrows Bob Vandals lose to Broncos 27-16 November 19, 1972 15 Schedule/Results (1972 Western Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/251826 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 5, 2025 References Western Michigan Category:Western Michigan Broncos football seasons Western Michigan Broncos football