Claim: 1954 Western Michigan Broncos football team (head coach Jack Petoskey) played nine games between September 25 and November 20, one of which was against Marshall.
Evidence: In their second season under head coach Jack Petoskey, the Broncos compiled a 4–5 record (3–4 against MAC opponents), finished in fifth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 186 to 136. September 25 Central Michigan October 2 at Marshall October 9 Bowling Green October 16 Toledo October 23 at Washington University October 30 at Miami November 6 Ohio November 13 Western Reserve November 20 at Kent State