2021 Western Michigan Broncos football team

2021 Western Michigan Broncos football
Quick Lane Bowl champion
Quick Lane Bowl, W 52–24 vs. Nevada
ConferenceMid-American Conference
DivisionWest Division
Record8–5 (4–4 MAC)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinatorMike Bath (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinatorEric Evans (1st season)
Offensive schemeWest Coast
Defensive coordinatorLou Esposito (5th season)
Base defense4–2–5
Home stadiumWaldo Stadium
Seasons
← 2020
2022 →
2021 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
East Division
Kent State xy   6 2     7 7  
Miami (OH)   5 3     7 6  
Ohio   3 5     3 9  
Bowling Green   2 6     4 8  
Buffalo   2 6     4 8  
Akron   1 7     2 10  
West Division
Northern Illinois xy$   6 2     9 5  
Central Michigan x   6 2     9 4  
Toledo   5 3     7 6  
Ball State   4 4     6 7  
Eastern Michigan   4 4     7 6  
Western Michigan   4 4     8 5  
Championship: Northern Illinois 41, Kent State 23
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant

The 2021 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Broncos played their home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and competed in the West Division of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The team was led by fifth-year head coach Tim Lester.