1962 Western Michigan Broncos football team

The 1962 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1962 NCAA University Division football season. In their sixth season under head coach Merle Schlosser, the Broncos compiled a 5–4 record (3–3 against MAC opponents), finished in fourth place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 158 to 112. The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

1962 Western Michigan Broncos football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record5–4 (3–3 MAC)
Head coach
  • Merle Schlosser (6th season)
MVPBill Schlee
CaptainMike Maul, Roger Theder
Home stadiumWaldo Stadium
1962 Mid-American Conference football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
Bowling Green $ 5 0 17 1 1
Ohio 5 1 08 3 0
Miami (OH) 3 1 18 2 1
Western Michigan 3 3 05 4 0
Kent State 2 4 03 6 0
Toledo 1 5 03 6 0
Marshall 0 5 04 6 0
  • $ Conference champion

The team's statistical leaders included Roger Theder with 824 passing yards, Bill Schlee with 599 rushing yards, and Jim Bednar with 255 receiving yards. Center Mike Maul and quarterback Roger Theder were the team captains. Fullback Bill Schlee received the team's most outstanding player award.

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