1984 Western Michigan Broncos football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1984 Western Michigan Broncos football Mid-American Conference MAC 5–6 3–6 Jack Harbaugh 3rd Steve Szabo 3rd John Offerdahl Jeff Kacmarek Tom Toth Waldo Stadium The 1984 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1984 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their third season under head coach Jack Harbaugh, the Broncos compiled a 5–6 record (3–6 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for eighth place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 234 to 213.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 - 1980 - 89 Western Michigan University July 5, 2016 http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=2049481681984 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1984.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 Steve Hoffman with 1,732 passing yards, Otis Cheathem with 778 rushing yards, and Cliff Reed with 591 receiving yards.1984 Western Michigan Broncos Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1984.html Defensive tackle Jeff Kacmarek and tackle Tom Toth were the team captains.Football History: All-Time Captains Western Michigan University July 7, 2016 http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=204948804 Linebacker John Offerdahl received the team's most outstanding player award.Football History: Team Awards Western Michigan University July 7, 2016 http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=204950513 Schedule y y September 8 Miami (OH) Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 17–13 12,873 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-frosh-defender-sav/170191363/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Frosh defender saves the day September 9, 1984 April 12, 2025 Newspapers.com September 15 Illinois State<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 41–14 10,524 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-spielmaker-burns/159319034/ The Grand Rapids Press Spielmaker Burns Illinois State with 8 catches as Western rolls September 16, 1984 November 18, 2024 Newspapers.com September 22 @ Central Michigan Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) L 19–38 28,463 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-demarco-pilots-ch/170191471/ The Muskegon Chronicle DeMarco pilots Chippewas over Broncos, 38–19 September 23, 1984 April 12, 2025 Newspapers.com September 29 Marshall<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 42–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-grs-prindle-kick/159092853/ The Grand Rapids Press GR's Prindle kicks record 7 FGs in WMU's 42–7 win over Marshall September 30, 1984 November 15, 2024 Newspapers.com October 6 Northern Illinois Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 15–20 18,221 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-nius-long-bombs-t/159151638/ Battle Creek Enquirer NIU's long bombs topple Broncos October 7, 1984 November 16, 2024 Newspapers.com October 13 @ Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH L 7–34 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-mcclure-paces-bo/170191551/ The Des Moines Register McClure paces Bowling Green October 14, 1984 April 12, 2025 Newspapers.com October 20 @ Ball State Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN L 20–23 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chronicle-tribune-britts-passing-rallie/170191647/ Chronicle Tribune Britt's passing rallies Ball State October 21, 1984 April 12, 2025 Newspapers.com October 27 Ohio Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 33–14 15,219 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-spielmaker-hoffma/170191727/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Spielmaker, Hoffman help Western end skid October 28, 1984 April 12, 2025 Newspapers.com November 3 @ Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH L 13–17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-news-sun-morgan-rockets-in/170191811/ Springfield News-Sun Morgan, Rockets in first place tie November 4, 1984 April 12, 2025 Newspapers.com November 10 Kent State Dix Stadium Kent, OH W 13–9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-chronicle-wmu-sneaks-by-kent/170191121/ The Daily Chronicle WMU sneaks by Kent November 11, 1984 April 12, 2025 Newspapers.com November 17 @ Eastern Michigan Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI L 14–24 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-hurons-thumps-west/31387922/ Battle Creek Enquirer Hurons scalp EMU November 18, 1984 April 12, 2025 Newspapers.com References Western Michigan Category:Western Michigan Broncos football seasons Western Michigan Broncos football