Led by seventh-year head coach Bill Cubit, compiling an overall record of 7–6 with mark of 5–3 in conference play, placing third in the MAC West Division.

Western Michigan was invited to the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, where the Broncos lost to Purdue, 37–32.

The team played home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

The Michigan game on September 3 was called after the 3rd quarter due to a lightning storm.

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