The 1968 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1968 college 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.[1][2][3] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[4]
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.[5] Defensive end Jerry Collins and fullback Tim Majerle were the team captains.[6] Defensive back Dave Hudson received the team's most outstanding player award.[7]
Schedule
Date | Opponent | Site | Result |
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September 14 | Arkansas State | | W 20–0 |
September 21 | BYU | - Waldo Stadium
- Kalamazoo, MI
| L 7–17 |
September 28 | at Miami (OH) | | L 0–28 |
October 5 | Bowling Green | - Waldo Stadium
- Kalamazoo, MI
| L 10–17 |
October 12 | at Kent State | | W 14–0 |
October 19 | Toledo | - Waldo Stadium
- Kalamazoo, MI
| L 6–30 |
October 26 | at Marshall | | W 40–12 |
November 2 | Ohio | - Waldo Stadium
- Kalamazoo, MI
| L 17–22 |
November 9 | at West Texas State | | L 20–28 |
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