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1972 Western Michigan Broncos football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Head coach
MVPDominic Riggio
Captains
  • Bernard Thomas
  • Keith Pretty
Home stadiumWaldo Stadium
Seasons
← 1971
1973 →
1972 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Kent State $ 4 – 1 – 0 6 – 5 – 1
Bowling Green 3 – 1 – 1 6 – 3 – 1
Western Michigan 2 – 2 – 1 7 – 3 – 1
Miami (OH) 2 – 3 – 0 7 – 3 – 0
Toledo 2 – 3 – 0 6 – 5 – 0
Ohio 1 – 4 – 0 3 – 8 – 0
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1972 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season. In their ninth season under head coach Bill Doolittle, the Broncos compiled a 7–3–1 record (2–2–1 against MAC opponents), finished in third place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 229 to 201.[1][2][3] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[4]

The team's statistical leaders included Steve Doolittle with 518 passing yards, Larry Cates with 660 rushing yards, and Bob Gavinski with 290 receiving yards.[5] Defensive tackle Bernard Thomas and tight end Keith Pretty were the team captains.[6] Linebacker Dominic Riggio received the team's most outstanding player award.[7]

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 91:30 p.m.Long Beach State*
W 28–2018,150
September 1610:30 p.m.at Fresno State*
L 14–417,992–10,500
September 23at Northern Illinois*
W 14–107,066
September 301:30 p.m.Bowling Green
  • Waldo Stadium
  • Kalamazoo, MI
T 13–1317,850
October 71:30 p.m.at Kent State
W 13–127,738
October 141:30 p.m.Toledo
  • Waldo Stadium
  • Kalamazoo, MI
L 13–2019,000
October 211:30 p.m.at Marshall*
W 34–010,875
October 281:30 p.m.Ohio
  • Waldo Stadium
  • Kalamazoo, MI
W 34–1718,000
November 4at Miami (OH)
L 8–3813,191
November 111:30 p.m.Ball State*
  • Waldo Stadium
  • Kalamazoo, MI
W 31–1413,000[8]
November 181:30 p.m.Idaho*
  • Waldo Stadium
  • Kalamazoo, MI
W 27–1616,100[9]

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References

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  1. ^ "Football Records: Annual Results". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  2. ^ "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1970 - 79". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  3. ^ "1972 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  4. ^ "Waldo Stadium". Western Michigan University. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  5. ^ "1972 Western Michigan Broncos Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  6. ^ "Football History: All-Time Captains". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  7. ^ "Football History: Team Awards". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  8. ^ Ron LeMasters (November 12, 1972). "Records Topple: Cards Whip Broncos Everywhere Except Scoreboard". The Muncie Star. p. 1C – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ Barrows, Bob (November 19, 1972). "Vandals lose to Broncos 27-16". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. p. 15.
  10. ^ "1972-73 Western Mich. Broncos; Schedule/Results". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
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