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Western Michigan Football Team History


Western Michigan Broncos
Western Michigan
 Kalamazoo, MI
Founded: 1903
Stadium: Waldo Stadium
Capacity: 30,200
Colors: Brown & Gold
Coach: John W. Gill
Conference: Mid-American-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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1905  <-- 1947 <- 1948 -> 1949 --> 2024
1948 Season Highlights
 John W. Gill enters his 7th season as Head Coach at Western Michigan.
 
1948 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 25  vs. Western Reserve (OH)  26   0   W       
 Sat., Oct. 2  @ Beloit (WI)  33   0   W       
 Sat., Oct. 9  vs. Central Michigan  7   0   W       
 Sat., Oct. 16  @ Northern Iowa  6   13   L       
 Sat., Oct. 23  vs. Xavier  20   39   L       
 Sat., Oct. 30  @ Miami Ohio  28   34   L       
 Sat., Nov. 6  vs. Butler  20   7   W       
 Sat., Nov. 13  @ Washington (MO)  19   6   W       
 Sat., Nov. 20  @ Ohio  40   7   W       
 
1948 Season Totals
  Record6-3
  Points Scored199
  Scoring Average22.1
  Points Allowed106
  Defense Average11.8
  Opponents Record14-13
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record3-1
  Away Record3-2
1948 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1948 Mid-American- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Miami Ohio 8-1-1262102   George Blackie Blackburn
Western Michigan 6-3199106   John W. Gill
Cincinnati 3-6-1106193   Ray Nolting
Ohio 3-698179   Harold Wise

1948 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1948 All Mid-American Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.