1960 Western Michigan Broncos football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1960 Western Michigan Broncos football Mid-American Conference MAC 4–4–1 2–4 Merle Schlosser 4th Jim Habel Leroy Repischak Waldo Stadium The 1960 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1960 college football season. In their fourth season under head coach Merle Schlosser, the Broncos compiled a 4–4–1 record (2–4 against MAC opponents), finished in fifth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 173 to 106.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=204948164 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 Center Leroy Repischak was the team captain.Football History: All-Time Captains Western Michigan University July 5, 2016 http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=204948804 Offensive tackle Jim Habel 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 1960 small college AP y y September 17 Central Michigan<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI (rivalry) W 31–0 11,000 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1960 Central Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/129/stats/13014 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 14, 2022 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-broncos-roll-over/193979375/ The Grand Rapids Press Broncos roll over CMU September 18, 1960 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com September 24 @ Miami (OH) Miami Field Oxford, OH L 14–15 7,255 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1960 Miami (OH)) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/414/stats/13014 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 18, 2022 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times-western-michigan-in-1/193979470/ The Bay City Times Western Michigan in 15–14 loss at Miami September 25, 1960 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com October 1 1960 Baldwin–Wallace Yellow Jackets Baldwin–Wallace<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI T 28–28 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-bw-gains-tie-as-adams/193979561/ The Plain Dealer B–W gains tie as Adams stars October 2, 1960 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com October 8 Bowling Green Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 13–14 8,500 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1960 Bowling Green) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/71/stats/13014 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 18, 2022 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-ol-lady-luck-frowns/193979703/ Detroit Free Press Ol' lady luck frowns on Broncos again, 14–13 October 9, 1960 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com October 15 @ 1960 Washington University Bears Washington University<ncg> Francis Field St. Louis, MO W 43–0 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-post-dispatch-broncos-too-powe/193979815/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch Broncos too powerful, Bears beaten, 43 to 0 October 16, 1960 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com October 22 Toledo Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 7–3 12,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-western-edges-tole/193977033/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Western edges Toledo, 7–3, as 12,000 watch October 23, 1960 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com October 29 No. 1 Ohio Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 0–24 8,000 Broncos Are Easy Ride For OU The Akron Beacon-Journal October 30, 1960 6B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/38514686/broncos_are_easy_ride_for_ou/ Newspapers.com November 5 @ Kent State Memorial Stadium Kent, OH L 3–10 5,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-western-michigan-b/193979906/ The State Journal Western Michigan bows to Kent State, 10 to 3 November 6, 1960 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com November 12 Marshall Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 34–12 7,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-broncos-run-wild-i/193978789/ Enquirer and News Broncos run wild in last loop game November 13, 1960 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1960 Western Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/774/stats/13014 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 18, 2022 References Western Michigan Category:Western Michigan Broncos football seasons Western Michigan Broncos football