1977 Western Michigan Broncos football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1977 Western Michigan Broncos football Mid-American Conference MAC 4–7 3–5 Elliot Uzelac 3rd Jerome Persell Howard Nevins Keith Rogien Waldo Stadium The 1977 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1977 NCAA Division I football season. In their third season under head coach Elliot Uzelac, the Broncos compiled a 4–7 record (3–5 against MAC opponents), finished in seventh place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 261 to 231.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=2049480851977 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1977.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 802 passing yards, Jerome Persell with 1,339 rushing yards, and Craig Frazier with 319 receiving yards.1977 Western Michigan Broncos Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1977.html Linebacker Howard Nevins and fullback Keith Rogien 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 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 second of what would be three consecutive years.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 10 @ Minnesota<ncg> Memorial Stadium Minneapolis, MN L 7–10 29,619 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-winona-daily-news-minnesota-nips-bro/171207655/ The Winona Daily News Minnesota nips Broncos September 11, 1977 April 27, 2025 Newspapers.com September 17 UT Arlington<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 10–17 16,900 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67337762/uta-win-sparked-by-jensen-defense/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram UTA win sparked by Jensen, defense September 18, 1977 January 10, 2021 4E Newspapers.com September 24 Northern Illinois Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 37–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-soph-sub-goes-wil/171207858/ The Grand Rapids Press Soph sub goes wild, WMU rolls September 25, 1977 April 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 1 @ Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH L 28–31 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-persell-hurt-bowl/171205438/ Battle Creek Enquirer & News Persell hurt, Bowling Green stuns WMU 34–14 October 2, 1977 April 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 8 Kent State Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 16–20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-westerns-mac-title-h/171207095/ Detroit Free Press Kent State downs OhWestern's MAC title hopes fizzle in 20–16 loss to unbeaten Kent St. October 9, 1977 April 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 15 @ Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH W 34–21 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-herald-persell-leads-broncos-t/171208059/ The Times Herald Persell leads Broncos to win over Toledo October 16, 1977 April 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 22 Marshall<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 53–29 22,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/beckley-post-herald-the-raleigh-register/139641718/ Beckley Post-Herald & Register Western Michigan routs Marshall October 23, 1977 January 26, 2024 Newspapers.com October 29 @ Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH W 28–22 1,072 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-home-run-plays-k/171208225/ The Kalamazoo Gazette 'Home run' plays key for Western October 30, 1977 April 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 5 Miami (OH) Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 8–14 21,800 Miami knocks out Broncos 14-8 Battle Creek Enquirer Jeff McElwee November 6, 1977 C2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92552786/miami-knocks-out-broncos-14-8/ Newspapers.com November 12 Ball State Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 25–29 10,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-ball-state-battery/171178186/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Ball State battery strikes out Broncos November 13, 1977 April 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 19 @ Central Michigan (rivalry) Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 23–28 16,747 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-rison-199-yards-2-t/171177226/ Detroit Free Press Rison (199 yards, 2 TDs) leads Chippewas, 28–23 November 20, 1977 April 27, 2025 Newspapers.com References Western Michigan Category:Western Michigan Broncos football seasons Western Michigan Broncos football