1963 Western Michigan Broncos football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1963 Western Michigan Broncos football Mid-American Conference MAC 2–7 2–4 Merle Schlosser 7th Bill Somerville Allen Gibbs Bill Somerville Waldo Stadium The 1963 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1963 NCAA University Division football season. In their seventh and final season under head coach Merle Schlosser, the Broncos compiled a 2–7 record (2–4 against MAC opponents), finished in fifth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 201 to 111.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=2049481641963 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1963.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 Ken Barnhill with 668 passing yards, George Archer with 397 rushing yards, and Tom Patterson with 269 receiving yards.1963 Western Michigan Broncos Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1963.html Halfback Allen Gibbs and end Bill Somerville 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 End Bill Somerville 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 At the end of the 1963 season, Schlosser was reportedly hung in effigy twice, and The Holland Evening Sentinel reported that every player had signed a petition seeking his removal.Schlosser Under Fire The Holland Evening Sentinel December 20, 1963 15 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5808386/schlosser_under_fire/ Schlosser was fired as coach on December 28, 1963, and assigned to other duties in the physical education department. The team compiled a record of 28-33-3 in seven seasons under Schlosser.Schlosser Fired By Western Michigan Southern Illioisan December 27, 1963 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5808422/schlosser_fired_by_western_michigan/ Schedule 1963 AP y y September 21 @ No 7. Wisconsin<ncg> Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI L 0–41 48,574 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune-badgers-shake-jitt/193626792/ The La Crosse Tribune Badgers shake jitters, rout Western Michigan 41–0 September 22, 1963 March 17, 2026 Newspapers.com September 28 @ Central Michigan<ncg> Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) L 14–30 7,200 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1963 Central Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/129/stats/13015 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 14, 2022 October 5 Miami (OH) Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 19–27 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-western-beaten-27/193624227/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Western beaten, 27–19 October 6, 1963 March 17, 2026 Newspapers.com October 12 @ Bowling Green University Stadium Bowling Green, OH L 7–16 13,083 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-bowling-green-over/193625427/ Enquirer and News Bowling Green overcomes Western Michigan, 16–7 October 13, 1963 March 17, 2026 Newspapers.com October 19 Kent State<hc> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 26–12 10,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-wmu-gets-first-wi/193626961/ The Grand Rapids Press WMU gets first win October 20, 1963 March 17, 2026 Newspapers.com October 26 @ Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH W 18–7 9,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lima-news-broncos-topple-toledo-by-1/193627076/ The Lima News Broncos topple Toledo by 18–7 October 27, 1963 March 17, 2026 Newspapers.com November 2 Marshall Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 7–20 11,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times-archer-in-big-drive/193626026/ The Bay City Times Archer in big drive November 3, 1963 March 17, 2026 Newspapers.com November 9 @ Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH L 13–27 14,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-alberts-four-t/193623076/ The Akron Beacon Journal Albert's four TD's pace OU November 10, 1963 March 17, 2026 Newspapers.com November 16 Louisville<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 7–21 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-florida-times-union-louisville-in-ro/193621823/ The Florida Times-Union Louisville in romp November 17, 1963 March 17, 2026 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1963 Western Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/215592 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 5, 2025 References Western Michigan Category:Western Michigan Broncos football seasons Western Michigan Broncos football