1973 Western Michigan Broncos football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1973 Western Michigan Broncos football Mid-American Conference MAC 6–5 1–4 Bill Doolittle 10th Dominic Riggio Larry Cates Dominic Riggio Waldo Stadium The 1973 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season. In their 10th season under head coach Bill Doolittle, the Broncos compiled a 6–5 record (1–4 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for fifth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 218 to 190.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=2049480851973 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1973.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 Paul Jorgensen with 718 passing yards and 476 rushing yards and Ted Forrest with 282 receiving yards.1973 Western Michigan Broncos Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1973.html Fullback Larry Cates and linebacker Dominic Riggio 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 second consecutive year, 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 8 1:30 p.m. @ Central Michigan (rivalry) Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 18–13 17,417 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-opening-game-success-c/181720075/ The Flint Journal Opening-game success continues for Western September 9, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com September 15 1:30 p.m. Long Beach State<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 13–8 20,050–20,700 Coulson Leads Cal Poly SLO to Runaway Victory, 65–20 The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California September 16, 1973 III-14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/9064753/coulson_leads_cal_poly_to_runaway/ Newspapers.com February 8, 2017 September 22 1:30 p.m. Northern Illinois<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 28–14 19,400 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-jorgensen-again-k/181641238/ The Grand Rapids Press Jorgensen again key to Western triumph September 23, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com September 29 1:30 p.m. @ Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH L 20–31 14,231 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-bowling-green-mi/181719048/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Bowling Green miles ahead of W. Michigan September 30, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com October 6 1:30 p.m. Kent State Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 15–39 19,300 Kent State tough on Broncos 39–15 Battle Creek Enquirer Carl Olson October 7, 1973 C2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92154952/kent-state-tough-on-broncos-39-15/ Newspapers.com October 13 7:30 p.m. @ Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH W 24–22 12,284 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade-western-michigan-stops-rockets/181720204/ The Blade Western Michigan stops Rockets, 24–22 October 14, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com October 20 1:30 p.m. Marshall<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 21–7 21,750 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-cates-brothers-lea/181637796/ Battle Creek Enquirer & News Cates brothers lead WMU win October 21, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 27 1:30 p.m. @ Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH L 0–16 14,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-bobcats-booter-brands/181719887/ The Plain Dealer Bobcats' booter brands Broncos October 28, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com November 3 1:30 p.m. Miami (OH) Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 9–24 18,800 Miami-Kent Showdown Assured Dayton Daily News November 4, 1973 1D, 4D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92559643/miami-kent-showdown-assured/ Newspapers.com November 10 1:30 p.m. Ball State<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 30–13 16,100 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-broncos-get-a-kick/181720326/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Broncos get a kick out of sixth victory November 11, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com November 17 3:00 p.m. @ UT Arlington<ncg> Arlington Stadium Arlington, TX L 12–31 3,200 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67419112/uta-3112/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution UTA 31–12 November 18, 1973 January 11, 2021 12D Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1973 Western Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/364103 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 5, 2025 References Western Michigan Category:Western Michigan Broncos football seasons Western Michigan Broncos football