1958 Western Michigan Broncos football team
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The 1958 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1958 college football season. In their second season under head coach Merle Schlosser, the Broncos compiled a 4–5 record (2–4 against MAC opponents), finished in fifth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 200 to 188.[1][2] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[3]
Guard Jack Krueger and center Jim Eger were the team captains.[4] Fullback Lovell Coleman received the team's most outstanding player award.[5] Coleman rushed for 1,068 yards in the 1958, including a school record 279 yards against Central Michigan.
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20 | Central Michigan * | L 32–33 | |||
| September 27 | at Miami (OH) | L 20–34 | |||
| October 4 | at Marshall | W 30–24 | |||
| October 11 | Bowling Green |
| L 6–40 | ||
| October 18 | at Washington University * | W 34–2 | |||
| October 25 | Toledo |
| L 6–21 | ||
| November 1 | Ohio |
| W 21–14 | ||
| November 8 | Western Reserve * |
| W 33–0 | ||
| November 15 | at Kent State | L 6–32 | |||
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References
- ^ "Football Records: Annual Results". Western Michigan University. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^ "Football Records: Year-By-Year Results - 1950 - 59". 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.