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The Western Michigan Broncos football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Western Michigan Broncos football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Broncos represent Western Michigan University in the NCAA's Mid-American Conference.

Although Western Michigan began competing in intercollegiate football in 1906,[1] the school's official record book does not generally include entries from before the 1950s, as records from before this year are often incomplete and inconsistent.

These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:

  • Since the 1950s, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
  • The NCAA did not allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
  • Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002.[2] The Broncos have played in five bowl games since this decision, allowing many recent players an extra game to accumulate statistics.
  • Similarly, Western Michigan has played in the MAC Championship Game twice (1999 and 2000), giving yet another game to players in those seasons.

Through September 3, 2016. Active players in bold.

Passing

Passing yards

Passing touchdowns

Rushing

Rushing yards

Rushing touchdowns

Receiving

Receptions

Receiving yards

Receiving touchdowns

Total offense

Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[10]

Total offense yards

Total touchdowns

Defense

Interceptions

Tackles

Sacks

Kicking

Field goals made

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 Western Michigan Broncos Media Guide" (PDF). WMUBroncos.com. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
  2. ^ "NCAA changes policy on football stats". ESPN.com. AP. 2002-08-28. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Toledo 66, W. Michigan 63". ESPN.com. 2011-11-08.
  4. ^ a b "Alex Carder throws for 479 yards as Western Michigan knocks off Uconn". ESPN.com. 2011-10-01.
  5. ^ a b c "Purdue recovers 2 onside kicks, holds on to beat W. Michigan in Pizza Bowl". ESPN.com. 2011-12-27.
  6. ^ a b "Alex Carder throws for 429 yards to lift Western Michigan". ESPN.com. 2011-11-16.
  7. ^ "W. Michigan 68, Akron 19". ESPN.com. 2011-11-25.
  8. ^ "Franklin, Davis lead W. Michigan past Ohio 42-21". ESPN.com. 2014-10-25.
  9. ^ "Western Michigan tops Middle Tennessee 45-31 in Bahamas Bowl". ESPN.com. 2015-12-24.
  10. ^ "Official 2007 NCAA Division I Football Record Book" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. August 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-12-01. Retrieved 2008-01-03.
  11. ^ "W. Michigan 45, Ball St. 35". ESPN.com. 2011-10-29.
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