American college football season
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]
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 [ ]
Date Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 6 Eastern Michigan W 37–0
September 13 at Illinois State W 31–176,127 [8]
September 20 at Northern Illinois W 35–6
September 27 at Michigan State L 7–33
October 4 Bowling Green L 14–17
October 11 at Kent State W 28–21
October 18 Toledo W 17–7
October 25 at Ball State W 17–15
November 1 Ohio W 13–7
November 8 at Miami L 24–34
November 15 Central Michigan L 10–22
See also [ ]
References [ ]
^ "Football Records: Annual Results" . Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1980 - 89" . Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ "1980 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results" . SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ "Waldo Stadium" . Western Michigan University. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ "1980 Western Michigan Broncos Stats" . SR/College Football . Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ "Football History: All-Time Captains" . Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ "Football History: Team Awards" . Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016 .
^ Kroner, Fred (September 14, 1980). "Second-half surge carries Western Michigan over ISU" . The Pantagraph . p. B1. Retrieved December 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com .
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