1940 Western State Teachers Broncos football team
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The 1940 Western State Broncos football team represented Western State Normal School (later renamed Western Michigan University) as an independent during the 1940 college football season. In their 12th season under head coach Mike Gary, the Broncos compiled a 2–5 record and were outscored by their opponents, 117 to 77.[1][2] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[3]
Guard Wayne Falan and guard/quarterback Harold Benge were the team captains.[4] Halfback Horace Coleman received the team's most outstanding player award.[5]
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 5 | Wayne | L 6–13 | |
| October 12 | at Ohio | L 7–20 | |
| October 19 | Iowa State Teachers |
| L 19–20 |
| October 26 | Toledo |
| L 0–12 |
| November 2 | at Western Kentucky | Bowling Green, KY | L 6–25 |
| November 9 | at Miami (OH) | W 20–13 | |
| November 16 | Manchester |
| W 19–14 |
References
- ^ "Football Records: Annual Results". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^ "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1940 - 49". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^ "Waldo Stadium". Western Michigan University. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Football History: All-Time Captains". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^ "Football History: Team Awards". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.