1984 Western Michigan Broncos football team

1984 Western Michigan Broncos football
Conference Mid-American Conference
1984 record 5–6 (3–6 MAC)
Head coach Jack Harbaugh (3rd year)
MVP John Offerdahl
Captain Jeff Kacmarek, Tom Toth
Home stadium Waldo Stadium
1984 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf     Overall
Team W   L   T     W   L   T
Toledo $ 7 1 1     8 3 1
Bowling Green 7 2 0     8 3 0
Central Michigan 6 2 1     8 2 1
Ohio 4 4 1     4 6 1
Northern Illinois 3 5 1     4 6 1
Miami 3 5 0     4 7 0
Ball State 3 5 0     3 8 0
Western Michigan 3 6 0     5 6 0
Kent State 3 6 0     4 7 0
Eastern Michigan 2 5 2     2 7 2
  • $ Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

The 1984 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1984 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their third season under head coach Jack Harbaugh, the Broncos compiled a 5–6 record (3–6 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for eighth place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 234 to 213.[1][2][3] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[4]

The team's statistical leaders included Steve Hoffman with 1,732 passing yards, Otis Cheathem with 778 rushing yards, and Cliff Reed with 591 receiving yards.[5] Defensive tackle Jeff Kacmarek and tackle Tom Toth were the team captains.[6] Linebacker John Offerdahl 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. "1984 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. "1984 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 7, 2016.
  7. "Football History: Team Awards". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
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