1978 Western Michigan Broncos football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1978 Western Michigan Broncos football Mid-American Conference MAC 7–4 5–4 Elliot Uzelac 4th Jerome Persell Jerome Persell Keith Rogien Greg Williams Waldo Stadium The 1978 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1978 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fourth season under head coach Elliot Uzelac, the Broncos compiled a 7–4 record (5–4 against MAC opponents), finished in fourth place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 220 to 152.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=2049480851978 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1978.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 Albert Little with 828 passing yards, Jerome Persell with 1,346 rushing yards, and Tim Clysdale with 213 receiving yards.1978 Western Michigan Broncos Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1978.html Tailback Jerome Persell, fullback Keith Rogien, and safety Greg Williams 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 third consecutive year, tailback Jerome Persell 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 Persell was also named MAC offensive player of the year for the third consecutive year.Western's Persell, NIU's Petzke share MAC honors Detroit Free Press December 14, 1978 2D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5797367/westerns_persell_nius_petzke_share/ Schedule y y September 9 Illinois State<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 27–17 19,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-little-paces-west/157589120/ The Muskegon Chronicle Little paces Western Michigan over Illinois State, 27–17 September 10, 1978 October 21, 2024 Newspapers.com September 16 @ Northern Illinois Huskie Stadium DeKalb, IL W 44–30 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-rock-island-argus-niu-falls-to-w-mi/157708122/ The Rock Island Argus NIU falls to W. Michigan September 17, 1978 October 23, 2024 Newspapers.com September 23 @ Miami (OH) Miami Field Oxford, OH L 3–7 10,033 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-defense-delivers/157707214/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Defense delivers as Miami nudges Western Michigan September 24, 1978 October 23, 2024 Newspapers.com September 30 Bowling Green Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 24–20 20,629 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-broncos-persell-ties/157708323/ Detroit Free Press Broncos' Persell ties NCAA record in 24–20 victory October 1, 1978 October 23, 2024 Newspapers.com October 7 @ Kent State Dix Stadium Kent, OH W 14–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-persell-stopped/157708458/ The Grand Rapids Press Persell stopped, but not Western October 8, 1978 October 23, 2024 Newspapers.com October 14 Toledo Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 17–7 14,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-a-little-is-just-e/157708593/ Battle Creek Enquirer A Little is just enough to give Broncos a win October 15, 1978 October 23, 2024 Newspapers.com October 21 Eastern Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 32–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-persell-runs-wild/157708678/ The Muskegon Chronicle Persell runs wild in Western Michigan romp October 22, 1978 October 23, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 Ohio Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 7–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-babcock-helps-ohio-u/157708758/ The Courier-Journal Babcock helps Ohio U. shock Western Michigan October 29, 1978 October 23, 2024 Newspapers.com November 4 @ Marshall<ncg> Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV W 24–6 10,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-persell-tops-4000/139663566/ Battle Creek Enquirer Persell tops 4,000 yards as Western rips Marshall November 5, 1978 January 27, 2024 Newspapers.com November 11 @ Ball State Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN L 14–20 17,110 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-press-wilson-to-hinton-td-saves/157703524/ The Star Press Wilson-to-Hinton TD saves BSU November 12, 1978 October 23, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 Central Michigan (rivalry) Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 14–35 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-herald-cmu-rolls-but-ball-stat/157704623/ The Times Herald CMU rolls but Ball State wins title November 19, 1978 October 23, 2024 Newspapers.com References Western Michigan Category:Western Michigan Broncos football seasons Western Michigan Broncos football