| Year: | 1980 |
| Team: | Western Michigan Broncos |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Mid-American Conference |
| Short Conf: | MAC |
| Record: | 7–4 |
| Conf Record: | 6–3 |
| Head Coach: | Elliot Uzelac |
| Hc Year: | 6th |
| Mvp: | George Bullock |
| Captain: | Jim Hinkle, Bud Sitko |
| Stadium: | Waldo Stadium |
The 1980 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their sixth season under head coach Elliot Uzelac, the Broncos compiled a 7–4 record (6–3 against MAC opponents), finished in second place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 233 to 179.[1] [2] [3] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[4]
The team's statistical leaders included Tom George with 644 passing yards, Craig Morrow with 778 rushing yards, and Reggie Hinton with 429 receiving yards.[5] Defensive end Jim Hinkle and tackle Bud Sitko were the team captains.[6] Defensive back George Bullock received the team's most outstanding player award.[7]