1968 Western Michigan Broncos football team

The 1968 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1968 NCAA University Division 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. The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

1968 Western Michigan Broncos football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record3–6 (2–4 MAC)
Head coach
MVPDave Hudson
CaptainJerry Collins, Tim Majerle
Home stadiumWaldo Stadium
1968 Mid-American Conference football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 20 Ohio $ 6 0 010 1 0
Miami (OH) 5 1 07 3 0
Bowling Green 3 2 16 3 1
Toledo 3 2 15 4 1
Western Michigan 2 4 03 6 0
Kent State 1 5 01 9 0
Marshall 0 6 00 9 1
  • $ Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

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. Defensive end Jerry Collins and fullback Tim Majerle were the team captains. Defensive back Dave Hudson received the team's most outstanding player award.

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