The 2011 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University during the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Broncos, led by seventh-year head coach Bill Cubit, compete in the West Division of the Mid-American Conference and played their home games at Waldo Stadium. They finished the season 7–6, 5–3 in MAC play to finish in third place in the West Division. They were invited to the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl where they were defeated by Purdue 37–32.
Jordan White, senior, wide receiver (five awards)Week three: 13 receptions, 177 yards, two touchdowns, 64-yard punt return, 241 all-purpose yardsWeek four: 14 receptions, 134 yards, one touchdownWeek six: 12 receptions, 156 yardsWeek nine: Nine receptions, 172 yards, two touchdownsWeek 11: 16 receptions, 238 yards, three touchdownsAlex Carder, junior, quarterback (two awards)Week five: 37 completions, 51 attempts, 479 yards passing (ninth most in MAC history), five touchdowns, zero interceptionsWeek 11: 548 yards (second-most in conference history), seven passing touchdowns (tied for most in conference history), one rushing touchdownJohnnie Simon, sophomore, safetyWeek nine: 10 tackles, pass break up, two quarterback hurries, interceptionDrew Nowak, senior, defensive lineWeek twelve: 5 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 2.5 TFL, one fumble recoveryJohn Potter, senior, placekicker (three awards)Week two: Five for five point after touchdowns, 40-yard field goalWeek three: Five for five point after touchdowns, three field goals, four touchbacksWeek 11: Nine for nine point after touchdowns, MAC's record holder for consecutive PATs made in a careerThe Michigan game on September 3 was called after the 3rd quarter due to a lightning storm. By rule, both teams have to agree to end the game, which both teams did and Michigan was awarded the win.
