Claim: The Western Michigan Broncos came in 5th place in 1982 with a 6-5 record which included losses yo Kent State and Eastern Michigan.
Evidence: 7–2–2 (5–2–2 MAC) 
In their first season under head coach Jack Harbaugh, the Broncos compiled a 7–2–2 record and finished in second place in the Mid-American Conference (MAC).