The 1973 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season.
In their 10th season under head coach Bill Doolittle, the Broncos compiled a 6–5 record (1–4 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for fifth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 218 to 190.
[1][2][3] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
[5] Fullback Larry Cates and linebacker Dominic Riggio were the team captains.
[6] For the second consecutive year, Riggio received the team's most outstanding player award.