Claim: The 1999 Western Michigan Broncos football team, in their third season under head coach Gary Darnell, won six consecutive games from September 25 to October 30 where they played against teams such as those from Ball State and Akron.
Evidence: In their third season under head coach Gary Darnell, the Broncos compiled a 7–5 record (6–2 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for first place in the MAC's West Division, outscored their opponents, 373 to 342, and lost to Marshall in the MAC Football Championship Game. September 25 W 24–21 October 2 W 38–16 October 9 W 40–37 (OT) October 16 W 45–17 October 23 Ball State W 28–0 October 30 at Akron W 24–10