In their second season under head coach Al Molde, the Broncos compiled a 9–3 record, won the Mid-American Conference (MAC) championship, and lost to Fresno State in the 1988 California Bowl.
[1] The win over Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium was Western Michigan's first ever over a Big Ten opponent in 12 attempts.
[5] Offensive lineman Kevin Haverdink was selected by the Associated Press as a third-team All-American.
[6] Al Molde was named the MAC Coach of the Year.
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