Claim: The Western Michigan Broncos in 1981 finished in a tie for 5th with a 6-5 record and they won their first game against Kent State and last game against Eastern Michigan.
Evidence: In their seventh and final season under head coach Elliot Uzelac, the Broncos compiled a 6–5 record (5–4 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for fifth place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 206 to 170. September 12 at Kent State W 20–17 November 21 Eastern Michigan W 38–7