| Year: | 1985 |
| Team: | Western Michigan Broncos |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Mid-American Conference |
| Short Conf: | MAC |
| Record: | 4–6–1 |
| Conf Record: | 4–4–1 |
| Head Coach: | Jack Harbaugh |
| Hc Year: | 4th |
| Off Coach: | Dan Ferrigno |
| Oc Year: | 1st |
| Mvp: | John Offerdahl |
| Captain: | Chris Conklin, Sam Culbert, John Offerdahl |
| Stadium: | Waldo Stadium |
The 1985 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fourth season under head coach Jack Harbaugh, the Broncos compiled a 4–6–1 record (4–4–1 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for fourth place in the MAC, and were outscored by their opponents, 212 to 182.[1] [2] [3] The team played its home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.[4]
The team's statistical leaders included Chris Conklin with 1,574 passing yards, Lewis Howard with 819 rushing yards, and Paul Sorce with 567 receiving yards.[5] Quarterback Chris Conklin, safety Sam Culbert, and linebacker John Offerdahl were the team captains.[6] For the second consecutive year, Offerdahl received the team's most outstanding player award;[7] he was also selected as the MAC defensive player of the year.[8]