1972 record 7–3–1 (2–2–1 MAC) Home stadium Waldo Stadium | MVP Dominic Riggio | |
Conference Mid-American Conference Head coach Bill Doolittle (9th year) Captain Bernard Thomas, Keith Pretty | ||
The 1972 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1972 NCAA Division I-A 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. The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
The team's statistical leaders included Steve Doolittle with 518 passing yards, Larry Cates with 660 rushing yards, and Bob Gavinski with 290 receiving yards. Defensive tackle Bernard Thomas and tight end Keith Pretty were the team captains. Linebacker Dominic Riggio received the team's most outstanding player award.