The 1979 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1979 NCAA Division I-A football season.
In their fifth season under head coach Elliot Uzelac, the Broncos compiled a 6–5 record (5–4 against MAC opponents), finished in third place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 186 to 120.
[1][2][3] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
[5] Tight end Tom Henry and defensive tackle Matt Murphy were the team captains.
[6] Murphy also received the team's most outstanding player award.