The 1961 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented

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in the

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(MAC) during the

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. In their fifth season under head coach Merle Schlosser, the Broncos compiled a 5–4–1 record (4–1–1 against MAC opponents), finished in second place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 179 to 143. The team played its home games at

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in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Center Mike Snodgrass and guard Ken Reasor were the team captains. Quarterback

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received the team's most outstanding player award.

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Western Michigan Broncos football seasons

Western Michigan Broncos football The Western Michigan Broncos football program represents Western Michigan University in the Football Bowl Subdivision of Division I and the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Western Michigan has competed in football since 1906, when they played t ...

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