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.
In their seventh and final season under head coach Elliot Uzelac, the Broncos compiled a 65 record (54 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 2017 November 21 Eastern Michigan W 387 
