2019 Western Michigan Broncos football team

The 2019 Western Michigan Broncos football team represents Western Michigan University in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Broncos play their home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan and they compete in the West Division of the Mid-American Conference.

History
In 1906 The first football team for Western was created. At that time what is now Western Michigan University was named Western State Normal School. In 1907 Western hired Bill Spaulding as the first official coach for the team.

Western's team was originally known as the Hilltoppers and in 1939 it was approved to change its nickname to the Broncos. The new name was suggested by coach John Gill.

MAC media poll
The MAC released their preseason media poll on July 23, 2019, with the Broncos predicted to finish in second place in the West Division.

Schedule
The following table lists WMU's schedule.