1970 Western Michigan Broncos football team

The 1970 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1970 NCAA University Division football season. In their seventh season under head coach Bill Doolittle, the Broncos compiled a 7–3 record (2–3 against MAC opponents), finished in fourth place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 277 to 132. The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

1970 Western Michigan Broncos football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record7–3 (2–3 MAC)
Head coach
MVPRoger Lawson
CaptainVern Davis, Greg Flaska
Home stadiumWaldo Stadium
1970 Mid-American Conference football standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 12 Toledo $ 5 0 012 0 0
Miami (OH) 3 2 07 3 0
Ohio 3 2 04 5 0
Western Michigan 2 3 07 3 0
Kent State 1 4 03 7 0
Bowling Green 1 4 02 6 1
  • $ Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

The team's statistical leaders included Ted Grignon with 1,001 passing yards, Roger Lawson with 1,205 rushing yards, and Greg Flaska with 372 receiving yards. Safety Vern Davis and tight end Greg Flaska were the team captains. Fullback Roger Lawson received the team's most outstanding player award.

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