1980 Western Michigan Broncos football team

The 1980 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their sixth season under head coach Elliot Uzelac, the Broncos compiled a 7–4 record (6–3 against MAC opponents), finished in second place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 233 to 179.[1][2][3] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[4]

1980 Western Michigan Broncos football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
1980 record7–4 (6–3 MAC)
Head coach
MVPGeorge Bullock
CaptainJim Hinkle, Bud Sitko
Home stadiumWaldo Stadium
1980 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
Central Michigan $ 7 2 0  9 2 0
Western Michigan 6 3 0  7 4 0
Northern Illinois 4 3 0  7 4 0
Miami 4 3 0  5 6 0
Ball State 5 4 0  6 5 0
Ohio 5 4 0  6 5 0
Bowling Green 4 4 0  4 7 0
Toledo 3 6 0  4 7 0
Kent State 3 6 0  3 8 0
Eastern Michigan 1 7 0  1 9 0
  • $ Conference champion

The team's statistical leaders included Tom George with 644 passing yards, Craig Morrow with 778 rushing yards, and Reggie Hinton with 429 receiving yards.[5] Defensive end Jim Hinkle and tackle Bud Sitko were the team captains.[6] Defensive back George Bullock received the team's most outstanding player award.[7]

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResult
September 6Eastern MichiganW 37–0
September 13at Illinois StateW 31–17
September 20at Northern IllinoisW 35–6
September 27at Michigan StateL 7–33
October 4Bowling GreenL 14–17
October 11at Kent StateW 28–21
October 18ToledoW 17–7
October 25at Ball StateW 17–15
November 1OhioW 13–7
November 8at MiamiL 24–34
November 15Central MichiganL 10–22

See also

References

  1. "Football Records: Annual Results". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  2. "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1980 - 89". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  3. "1980 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  4. "Waldo Stadium". Western Michigan University. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  5. "1980 Western Michigan Broncos Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  6. "Football History: All-Time Captains". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  7. "Football History: Team Awards". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
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