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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  <-- 1949 <- 1950 -> 1951 --> 2024
1950 Season Highlights
 John W. Gill enters his 9th season as Head Coach at Western Michigan.
 
1950 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 23  vs. Northern Illinois  40   13   W       
 Sat., Sep. 30  vs. Central Michigan  21   13   W       
 Sat., Oct. 7  vs. Toledo  54   19   W       
 Sat., Oct. 14  @ Miami Ohio  0   35   L       
 Sat., Oct. 21  @ Washington (MO)  26   7   W       
 Sat., Oct. 28  vs. Cincinnati  6   27   L       
 Sat., Nov. 4  vs. Butler  34   13   W       
 Sat., Nov. 11  vs. Western Reserve (OH)  0   26   L       
 Sat., Nov. 18  @ Ohio  7   10   L       
 
1950 Season Totals
  Record5-4
  Points Scored188
  Scoring Average20.9
  Points Allowed163
  Defense Average18.1
  Opponents Record35-24
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record4-2
  Away Record1-2
1950 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1950 Mid-American- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Cincinnati 8-4258169Lost  13-14  Sid Gillman
Miami Ohio 8-132279   Wayne Woody Hayes
Ohio 6-4165161   Carroll C. Widdoes
Western Michigan 5-4188163   John W. Gill

1950 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1950 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.