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1965 Western Michigan Broncos football team
| 1965 Western Michigan Broncos football |
|---|
| Mid-American Conference |
| 6–2–1 (3–2–1 MAC) |
| Bill Doolittle (2nd season) |
| Bob Rowe |
| Jim Reid |
| Nelson Jackson |
| Waldo Stadium |
The 1965 Western Michigan Broncos football team was an American football team that represented Western Michigan University during the 1965 NCAA University Division football season. In their second season under head coach Bill Doolittle, the Broncos compiled a 6–2–1 record and finished in third place in the Mid-American Conference (MAC).
The team's statistical leaders were Ron Seifert with 698 passing yards, Steve Terlep with 362 rushing yards, and Dave Mollard with 25 catches for 276 receiving yards. Center Jim Reid and guard Nelson Jackson were the team captains. Offensive tackle Bob Rowe received the team's most outstanding player award.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18 | Louisville* | Waldo StadiumKalamazoo, MI | W 17–13 | 13,500 | |
| September 25 | at Central Michigan | Alumni FieldMount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) | W 21–13 | 7,500 | |
| October 2 | Miami (OH) | Waldo StadiumKalamazoo, MI | L 9–36 | 16,000 | |
| October 9 | at Bowling Green | University StadiumBowling Green, OH | L 17–21 | 8,610 | |
| October 16 | Kent State | Waldo StadiumKalamazoo, MI | T 10–10 | 17,500 | |
| October 23 | at Toledo | Glass BowlToledo, OH | W 3–0 | 8,100 | |
| October 30 | Marshall | Waldo StadiumKalamazoo, MI | W 17–14 | 17,000 | |
| November 6 | at Ohio | Peden StadiumAthens, OH | W 17–6 | 16,300 | |
| November 13 | Montana* | Waldo StadiumKalamazoo, MI | W 17–14 | 9,000 | |
| *Non-conference game |
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