1988 Western Michigan Broncos football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1988 Western Michigan Broncos football Mid-American Conference MAC 9–3 7–1 Al Molde 2nd Larry Edlund 2nd Waldo Stadium MAC champion California Bowl L 30–35 vs. Fresno State The 1988 Western Michigan Broncos football team was an American football team that represented Western Michigan University during the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second season under head coach Al Molde, the Broncos compiled a 9–3 record, won the Mid-American Conference (MAC) championship, and lost to Fresno State in the 1988 California Bowl.1988 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 30, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1988-schedule.html The win over Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium was Western Michigan's first ever over a Big Ten opponent in 12 attempts. Western Michigan had previously defeated Michigan Agricultural College (Michigan State) in 1917 and 1919, however those victories came prior to Michigan State's university status (1955) and Big Ten Conference membership (1953).https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-09-04-sp-2012-story.html Big 10 Roundup : Wisconsin Stunned by Western Michigan Los Angeles Times 4 September 1988 https://www.mlive.com/broncos/2016/12/western_michigans_1988_2016_te.html Western Michigan's 1988, 2016 teams linked by MAC titles, matchups with Wisconsin 23 December 2016 The team's statistical leaders were Tony Kimbrough with 2,831 passing yards, Robert Davis with 1,125 rushing yards, and Robert Oliver with 42 catches for 831 receiving yards.1988 Western Michigan Broncos Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football December 30, 2015 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/western-michigan/1988.html Kimbrough was selected as the MAC's most valuable player and the offensive player 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 Offensive lineman Kevin Haverdink was selected by the Associated Press as a third-team All-American.Football History: National Awards Western Michigan University July 6, 2016 http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=204950517 Al Molde was named the MAC Coach 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 3 @ Wisconsin<ncg> Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI W 24–14 38,230 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-oshkosh-northwestern-badgers-embarra/173639167/ The Oshkosh Northwestern Badgers embarrassed by Broncos September 4, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com September 10 @ Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH W 31–9 17,946 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-western-stays-sharp/173639328/ Detroit Free Press Western stays sharp, thumps Toledo September 11, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com September 27 Illinois State<ncg> Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 44–14 22,207 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-broncos-stay-unbea/162262221/ Battle Creek Enquirer Broncos stay unbeaten with rout of Illinois State September 18, 1988 January 4, 2025 Newspapers.com October 1 Bowling Green Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 37–10 23,758 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-broncos-take-no-pr/173639443/ Battle Creek Enquirer Broncos take no prisoners October 2, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 8 @ Miami (OH) Yager Stadium Oxford, OH W 41–18 17,915 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-ailing-redskins-suffer/154926074/ Dayton Daily News Ailing Redskins suffer at hands of WMU, 41–18 October 9, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 15 Kent State Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 28–45 17,204 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-kent-state-brings/173639701/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Kent State brings Broncos to reality October 16, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 22 @ Eastern Michigan Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI (rivalry) W 31–24 23,003 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-wmueastern-anothe/173639840/ The Kalamazoo Gazette WMU–Eastern another Mid-American thriller October 23, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 29 Central Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 42–24 32,285 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-broncos-finally-l/173639991/ The South Bend Tribune Broncos finally let Chips fall October 30, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com November 5 @ Ball State Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN W 16–13 13,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-western-michigan-has-the/173640148/ The Fresno Bee Western Michigan has the last laugh, ticket to Cal Bowl November 6, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com November 12 @ Northern Illinois<ncg> Huskie Stadium DeKalb, IL L 7–15 2,329 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-n-illinois-groun/173470116/ The Muskegon Chronicle N. Illinois grounds WMU November 13, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com November 19 Ohio Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 23–16 8,250 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-western-gets-recor/173640290/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Western gets record ninth win with 23–16 victory over Ohio U. November 20, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com December 10 at Fresno State<ncg> Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA (California Bowl) L 30–35 31,272 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-fresno-state-us/173573176/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fresno State uses big plays to beat W. Michigan in California Bowl December 11, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com References Western Michigan Category:Western Michigan Broncos football seasons Category:Mid-American Conference football champion seasons Western Michigan Broncos football