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Western Michigan Broncos

W. Michigan Broncos

7-6 (5-3), 3rd Mid-American - West Division

 Last Game
Dec 27, 2011 at Purdue, L 32-37 
 
 Next Game
No game scheduled
 Team News  

Who will step up?

Who will step up?
David James (Rivals.com), May 21, 2012
Western Michigan s running game has been a hot topic for years among fans. Which of WMU s four junior running... ...More
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 Team Report

Western Michigan Team Report

Western Michigan Team Report Apr 26, 2012

The meltdown of Western Michigan's defense during the second half of the 2011 football season was cause for alarm. The group looked great early in the season, but regressed to the point of being a major question mark heading into the offseason.

The defense is switching to a 3-3-5 alignment this season, and Broncos head coach Bill Cubit liked what he saw from the unit during spring practice.

The final impression, during Western Michigan's spring game, was of players such as Paul Hazel, Donald Celiscar, Lewis Toler and Johnnie Simon making big plays.

"It was a little watered down, but they made some big plays," Cubit said of the defense. "Donald (Celiscar) made a big play with the interception. ...More

 
 Recruiting News From Rivals.com
  • Juste focusing on school first - May 24
  • Evans: WMU is 'where my heart's at' - May 6
  • Lacy just wants to win - May 1
  • Broncos on top for Dutra? - Apr 25
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 Scores & Schedule - All postseason broadcasts are subject to availability
 Date Opponent Time/Result Audio/Video
 Sat, Sep 3 at Michigan L 10-34 --
 Sat, Sep 10 Nicholls W 38-7 --
 Sat, Sep 17 Central Michigan W 44-14 --
 Sat, Sep 24 at (24) Illinois L 20-23 --
 Sat, Oct 1 at Connecticut W 38-31 --
 Sat, Oct 8 Bowling Green W 45-21 --
 Sat, Oct 15 at Northern Illinois L 22-51 --
 Sat, Oct 22 at Eastern Michigan L 10-14 --
 Sat, Oct 29 Ball State W 45-35 --
 Tue, Nov 8 at Toledo L 63-66 --
 Wed, Nov 16 at Miami (OH) W 24-21 --
 Fri, Nov 25 Akron W 68-19 --
 
 Postseason
 Date Opponent Time/Result Audio
 Tue, Dec 27 at Purdue L 32-37 --
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 Mid-American Standings
 East Division Conf  All 
 Ohio 6-2  10-4 
 Temple 5-3  9-4 
 Kent State 4-4  5-7 
 Bowling Green 3-5  5-7 
 Miami (OH) 3-5  4-8 
 Buffalo 2-6  3-9 
 Akron 0-8  1-11 
 West Division Conf  All 
 Northern Illinois 7-1  11-3 
 Toledo 7-1  9-4 
 Western Michigan 5-3  7-6 
 Ball State 4-4  6-6 
 Eastern Michigan 4-4  6-6 
 Central Michigan 2-6  3-9 
 Other Conferences
 Team Stats
  TDs Yds PassYds RushYds
 Offense57 456.3 328.8 127.4
 Defense38 434.1 218.2 215.9