1962 Western Michigan Broncos football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1962 Western Michigan Broncos football Mid-American Conference MAC 5–4 3–3 Merle Schlosser 6th Bill Schlee Mike Maul Roger Theder Waldo Stadium The 1962 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1962 NCAA University Division football season. In their sixth season under head coach Merle Schlosser, the Broncos compiled a 5–4 record (3–3 against MAC opponents), finished in fourth place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 158 to 112.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=2049481641962 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1962.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 Roger Theder with 824 passing yards, Bill Schlee with 599 rushing yards, and Jim Bednar with 255 receiving yards.1962 Western Michigan Broncos Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1962.html Center Mike Maul and quarterback Roger Theder 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 Fullback Bill Schlee 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 15 Central Michigan<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI (rivalry) W 28–0 11,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-w-michigan-triumphs/193772306/ Chicago Daily Tribune W. Michigan triumphs September 16, 1962 March 19, 2026 Newspapers.com September 22 @ Louisville<ncg> Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY L 21–27 7,982 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-louisville-wins-2/193700535/ The Commercial Appeal Louisville wins, 27–21 September 23, 1962 March 19, 2026 Newspapers.com September 29 @ Miami (OH) Miami Field Oxford, OH L 7–17 7,280 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lima-news-redskins-overcome-western/193771499/ The Lima News Redskins overcome Western Michigan September 30, 1962 March 19, 2026 Newspapers.com October 6 Bowling Green Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 6–10 15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-broncos-edged-10/193769329/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Broncos edged, 10–6 October 7, 1962 March 19, 2026 Newspapers.com October 20 Toledo Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 21–0 8,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-broncos-wallop-tol/193772399/ Enquirer and News Broncos wallop Toledo U., 21–0 October 21, 1962 March 19, 2026 Newspapers.com October 27 @ Marshall Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV W 12–0 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/sunday-gazette-mail-marshall-misfires-on/193772499/ Sunday Gazette-Mail Marshall misfires on three chances, loses 12–0 verdict October 28, 1962 March 19, 2026 Newspapers.com November 3 @ Kent State Memorial Stadium Kent, OH W 19–6 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-broncs-bust-kent/193772588/ The Dayton Daily News Broncs bust Kent November 4, 1962 March 19, 2026 Newspapers.com November 10 BYU<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 28–20 13,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-salt-lake-tribune-western-michigan-b/155271177/ The Salt Lake Tribune Western Michigan bulldozes past BYU squad, 28–20 November 11, 1962 September 14, 2024 Newspapers.com November 17 Ohio Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 16-32 7,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-western-bows-321/193770776/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Western bows, 32–16 November 18, 1962 March 19, 2026 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1962 Western Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/295100 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 5, 2025 See also 1962 in Michigan References Western Michigan Category:Western Michigan Broncos football seasons Western Michigan Broncos football