Western Michigan Broncos football statistical leaders

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 seven 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 three times, giving yet another game to players in those seasons.

These lists are updated through the end of the 2019 season.

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.[17]

Total offense yards

Total touchdowns

Defense

Interceptions

Tackles

Sacks

Kicking

Field goals made

References

  1. ^ a b "2019 Western Michigan Broncos Football Media Guide" (PDF). Western Michigan Broncos. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  2. ^ "NCAA changes policy on football stats". ESPN.com. AP. August 28, 2002. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c "Zach Terrell". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
  4. ^ 2019 WMU media guide lists 12,104 yards
  5. ^ a b c "Jon Wassink". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h "Kaleb Eleby". ESPN.com.
  7. ^ a b c "Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois Box Score". ESPN.com. November 23, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Sean Tyler". ESPN.com.
  9. ^ "No. 24 Western Michigan shuts out Zips 41-0". ESPN.com. October 15, 2016.
  10. ^ a b c d e "Skyy Moore". ESPN.com.
  11. ^ "Toledo 66, W. Michigan 63". ESPN.com. November 8, 2011. Archived from the original on September 10, 2016.
  12. ^ "Western Michigan vs. Ohio Box Score". ESPN.com. October 21, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  13. ^ "D'Wayne Eskridge". ESPN.com.
  14. ^ a b "Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan Box Score". ESPN.com. November 18, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  15. ^ "Ball State vs. Western Michigan Box Score". ESPN.com. September 30, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  16. ^ "Western Michigan vs. Buffalo Box Score". ESPN.com. October 19, 2024. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  17. ^ "Official 2007 NCAA Division I Football Record Book" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. August 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 1, 2007. Retrieved January 3, 2008.
  18. ^ "Ali Fayad". ESPN.com.
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