Claim: The 2002 Western Michigan Broncos football team, under head coach Gary Darnell compiled a record of 4-8, winning its games against Indiana State, Buffalo, Eastern Michigan, and Central Michigan.
Evidence: In their sixth season under head coach Gary Darnell, the Broncos compiled a 4–8 record (3–5 against MAC opponents), finished in fifth place in the MAC's West Division, and were outscored by their opponents, 330 to 303. W 48–17 Indiana State* W 31–17 at Buffalo W 33–31 Eastern Michigan W 35–10 at Central Michigan