1964 Western Michigan Broncos football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1964 Western Michigan Broncos football Mid-American Conference MAC 3–6 2–4 Bill Doolittle 1st Jim Reid Troy Allen Paul Rakow Tom Titcomb Waldo Stadium The 1964 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1964 NCAA University Division football season. In their first season under head coach Bill Doolittle, the Broncos compiled a 3–6 record (2–4 against MAC opponents), finished in fifth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 185 to 77.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=2049481641964 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1964.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 Bob Radlinski with 469 passing yards, Troy Allen with 185 rushing yards, and Allen Howze with 94 receiving yards.1964 Western Michigan Broncos Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1964.html Quarterback Troy Allen, tackle Paul Rakow, and end Tom Titcomb 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 Center Jim Reid 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 Bill Doolittle was hired as Western's head football coach on January 20, 1964. He had played quarterback at Ohio State from 1946 to 1948 and was the backfield coach at Army during the 1962 and 1963 seasons.New Football Regime: Broncos Name Doolittle Detroit Free Press January 21, 1964 1D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5808486/new_football_regime_broncos_name/ Schedule y y September 19 @ Louisville<ncg> Fairgrounds Stadium Louisville, KY W 10–7 9,084 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-western-wins-107-over/193479589/ The Flint Journal Western wins 10–7 over Louisville September 20, 1964 March 16, 2026 Newspapers.com September 26 Central Michigan<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI (rivalry) L 6–18 13,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-central-michigan-s/193557046/ Enquirer and News Central Michigan stuns Broncos, 18–6 September 27, 1964 March 16, 2026 Newspapers.com October 3 @ Miami (OH) Miami Field Oxford, OH L 0–35 11,759 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-broncos-defeated-b/193555639/ Enquirer and News Broncos defeated by Miami, 35–0 October 4, 1964 March 16, 2026 Newspapers.com October 10 Bowling Green Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 8–28 11,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-bg-trips-bronco/193553652/ The Akron Beacon Journal BG trips Broncos for 4th win October 11, 1964 March 16, 2026 Newspapers.com October 17 @ Kent State Memorial Stadium Kent, OH W 12–9 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-long-scores-twice/193557187/ The Grand Rapids Press Long scores twice as Western wins October 18, 1964 March 16, 2026 Newspapers.com October 24 Toledo Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 13–21 17,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-17000-watch-toled/193557299/ The Kalamazoo Gazette 17,000 watch Toledo upset Western, 21–13 October 25, 1964 March 16, 2026 Newspapers.com October 31 @ Marshall Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV L 7–16 6,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times-wmu-in-167-loss/193555247/ The Bay City Times WMU in 16–7 loss November 1, 1964 March 16, 2026 Newspapers.com November 7 Ohio Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 13–8 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-broncos-end-bobcats-bi/193556859/ The Plain Dealer Broncos end Bobcats' bid in MAC, 13–8 November 8, 1964 March 16, 2026 Newspapers.com November 14 @ BYU<ncg> Cougar Stadium Provo, UT L 8-43 6,863 https://www.newspapers.com/article/albuquerque-journal-cougars-plaster-west/155330884/ Albuquerque Journal Cougars plaster Western Michigan November 15, 1964 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1964 Western Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/295663 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 5, 2025 References Western Michigan Category:Western Michigan Broncos football seasons Western Michigan Broncos football