1983 Western Michigan Broncos football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1983 Western Michigan Broncos football Mid-American Conference MAC 6–5 4–5 Jack Harbaugh 2nd Steve Szabo 2nd Shawn Faulkner Kurt Barterian Demetrius Jones Waldo Stadium The 1983 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second season under head coach Jack Harbaugh, the Broncos compiled a 6–5 record (4–5 against MAC opponents), finished in sixth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 208 to 179.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=2049481681983 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1983.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 1,407 passing yards, Shawn Faulkner with 1,668 rushing yards, and Kelly Spielmaker with 653 receiving yards.1983 Western Michigan Broncos Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1983.html Fullback Kurt Barterian and defensive back Demetrius Jones 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 Shawn Faulkner 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 Tight end Kelly Spielmaker was named the MAC freshman of the year.Football History: Conference Awards Western Michigan University July 6, 2016 http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=204950519 Schedule y y September 10 @ UT Arlington<ncg> Maverick Stadium Arlington, TX W 21–14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67256094/western-michigan-dumps-uta-2114/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Western Michigan dumps UTA, 21–14 September 11, 1983 January 9, 2021 6B Newspapers.com September 17 @ Illinois State<ncg> Hancock Stadium Normal, IL W 41–14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-wmu-storms-back-to/158803103/ Battle Creek Enquirer WMU storms back to win September 18, 1983 November 10, 2024 Newspapers.com September 24 Central Michigan (rivalry) Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 14–32 32,416 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-western-bows-befor/166629723/ Battle Creek Enquirer Western bows before record crowd September 25, 1983 February 25, 2025 Newspapers.com October 1 @ Miami (OH) Yager Stadium Oxford, OH W 20–18 27,991 https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-news-sun-final-play-beats-mi/166706547/ Springfield News-Sun Final play beats Miami October 2, 1983 February 25, 2025 Newspapers.com October 8 @ Northern Illinois Huskie Stadium DeKalb, IL L 3–27 26,250 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-home-is-sweet-for-northe/166622549/ Chicago Tribune Home is sweet for Northern October 9, 1983 February 25, 2025 Newspapers.com October 15 Bowling Green Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 20–23 19,885 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-western-michigan/166625873/ The Grand Rapids Press Western Michigan falls short of another super finish October 16, 1983 February 25, 2025 Newspapers.com October 22 Ball State Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 20–24 9,650 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-ball-state-24-w/166631077/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Ball State 24, Western Michigan 20 October 23, 1983 February 25, 2025 Newspapers.com October 29 @ Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH W 16–14 10,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-no-place-like-road/166706655/ The Kalamazoo Gazette No place like road for Western's football team October 30, 1983 February 25, 2025 Newspapers.com November 5 Toledo Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 13–17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-western-scares-toledo/166625078/ The Saginaw News Western scares Toledo, but bows November 6, 1983 February 25, 2025 Newspapers.com November 12 @ Kent State Dix Stadium Kent, OH W 21–13 4,100 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-faulkner-defense/166706838/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Faulkner, defense victory keys for Broncos November 13, 1983 February 25, 2025 Newspapers.com November 19 Eastern Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 14–10 3,593 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-broncos-hold-off/166706978/ The Grand Rapids Press Broncos hold off EMU 14–10 November 20, 1983 February 25, 2025 Newspapers.com References Western Michigan Category:Western Michigan Broncos football seasons Western Michigan Broncos football