1980 Western Michigan Broncos football team

1980 Western Michigan Broncos football
Conference Mid-American Conference
1980 record 7–4 (6–3 MAC)
Head coach Elliot Uzelac (6th year)
MVP George Bullock
Captain Jim Hinkle, Bud Sitko
Home stadium Waldo Stadium
1980 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf     Overall
Team W   L   T     W   L   T
Central Michigan $ 7 2 0     9 2 0
Western Michigan 6 3 0     7 4 0
Northern Illinois 4 3 0     7 4 0
Miami 4 3 0     5 6 0
Ball State 5 4 0     6 5 0
Ohio 5 4 0     6 5 0
Bowling Green 4 4 0     4 7 0
Toledo 3 6 0     4 7 0
Kent State 3 6 0     3 8 0
Eastern Michigan 1 7 0     1 9 0
  • $ Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

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]

References

  1. "Football Records: Annual Results". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  2. "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1980 - 89". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  3. "1980 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  4. "Waldo Stadium". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  5. "1980 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.
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