1968 Western Michigan Broncos football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1968 Western Michigan Broncos football Mid-American Conference MAC 3–6 2–4 Bill Doolittle 5th Dave Hudson Jerry Collins Tim Majerle Waldo Stadium The 1968 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1968 NCAA University Division football season. In their fifth 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, 191 to 160.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=2049481641968 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1968.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 Mark Boudeaux with 1,143 passing yards, Ken Woodside with 474 rushing yards, and Al Bellile with 394 receiving yards.1968 Western Michigan Broncos Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1968.html Defensive end Jerry Collins and fullback Tim Majerle 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 Defensive back Dave Hudson 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 1968 AP y y September 14 Arkansas State<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 20–0 15,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111019813/western-michigan-wins-opener-200/ Enquirer and News Western Michigan wins opener 20–0 September 15, 1968 October 9, 2022 Newspapers.com September 21 BYU<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 7–17 12,300–26,571 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-journal-byu-ends-w-michigan/155429453/ The Atlanta Journal BYU ends W. Michigan home string September 22, 1968 September 15, 2024 Newspapers.com September 28 @ Miami (OH) Miami Field Oxford, OH L 0–28 14,112 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-miami-rolls-pas/183721126/ The Akron Beacon Journal Miami rolls past Western September 29, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com October 5 Bowling Green Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 10–17 19,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-wmu-beaten-by-bowl/183721511/ Battle Creek Enquirer & News WMU beaten by Bowling Green October 6, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com October 12 @ Kent State Memorial Stadium Kent, OH W 14–0 9,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-western-powers-by/183722509/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Western powers by Kent State, 14–0 October 13, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com October 19 Toledo Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 6–30 8,700 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-toledo-whips-wmu-306/183722184/ The Saginaw News Toledo whips WMU, 30–6 October 20, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com October 26 @ Marshall Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV W 40–12 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-wmu-sets-intercep/183722592/ The Grand Rapids Press WMU sets interception record, whips Marshall October 27, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com November 2 No. 19 Ohio Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 17–22 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-ohio-clinches-tangerin/183720771/ Dayton Daily News Ohio clinches Tangerine Bowl November 3, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com November 9 @ West Texas State<ncg> Buffalo Bowl Canyon, TX L 20–28 14,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/waco-tribune-herald-mercury-soars-high-i/183719736/ Waco Tribune-Herald Mercury soars high in West Texas win November 10, 1968 October 26, 2025 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1968 Western Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/130436 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics May 5, 2025 References Western Michigan Category:Western Michigan Broncos football seasons Western Michigan Broncos football