Claim: In1979, Western Michigan Broncos football team (under coach Elliot Uzelac) competed against eleven opponents from September 8 - November 17 and they won against Northern Illinois but loss against Bowling Green.
Evidence: In their fifth season under head coach Elliot Uzelac, the Broncos compiled a 6–5 record (5–4 against MAC opponents), finished in third place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 186 to 120. September 8 at Central Michigan September 15 at South Carolina September 22 Northern Illinois September 29 Bowling Green October 6 Kent State October 13 at Toledo October 20 Grand Valley State October 27 at Ohio November 3 Miami November 10 Ball State November 17 at Eastern Michigan W 45–17 L 3–15