The 1972 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1972 NCAA University Division football season.
In their ninth season under head coach Bill Doolittle, the Broncos compiled a 7–3–1 record (2–2–1 against MAC opponents), finished in third place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 229 to 201.
[1][2][3] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
[5] Defensive tackle Bernard Thomas and tight end Keith Pretty were the team captains.
[6] Linebacker Dominic Riggio received the team's most outstanding player award.