Western Michigan Broncos
2024 Season Results

Western Michigan Broncos — 2024 Season Review

The 2024 season saw the Western Michigan Broncos finish 6-7 overall as a member of the MAC. The offense produced 376 total points (28.9 per game) while the defense surrendered 407 points (31.3 per game) over the course of 13 contests.

Among the standout results were a 52-21 victory at home against Kent State Golden Flashes, a 59-31 victory at home against Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, and a 34-24 victory at home against Akron Zips. These performances illustrated the depth and determination that characterized the Western Michigan Broncos throughout the 2024 campaign.

The setbacks included a narrow 14-16 defeat to Central Michigan Chippewas and a narrow 20-27 defeat to Marshall Thundering Herd. Despite the losses, the coaching staff used each result as a teaching moment to develop the roster for the remainder of the schedule.

Conference play saw the Western Michigan Broncos finish 5-3 within the MAC in 2024, a mark that reflected both the program's strengths and the challenging nature of league competition. The Western Michigan Broncos coaching staff navigated the conference schedule with a focus on development and competitiveness.

The season concluded with a postseason appearance: IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl: L 23-30. The bowl experience served as both a reward for the regular season and a launching point for the program's ambitions heading into the following year.

The Western Michigan Broncos finished 4-1 in home games and 2-5 away from home during the 2024 season. The split between home and road performance provided insight into the team's ability to handle different environments throughout the schedule.

The offense found its stride as the season progressed, scoring 204 points in the second half of the schedule compared to 172 in the first half. The defensive unit's ability to limit opponents to 31.3 points per game proved crucial in several of the season's tightest matchups.

Looking at the full body of work, the Western Michigan Broncos posted a 6-7 record in 2024, which highlighted areas for growth. Across 13 games, the team battled with opponents with a scoring margin of -2.4 points per game. These results provided a blueprint for improvement moving forward.