2011 Western Michigan Broncos football team

The 2011 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented Western Michigan University West Division of the Mid-American Conference during the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by seventh-year head coach Bill Cubit, compiling an overall record of 7–6 with mark of 5–3 in conference play, placing third in the MAC West Division. Western Michigan was invited to the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, where the Broncos lost to Purdue, 37–32. The team played home games at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Schedule
The Michigan game on September 3 was called after the 3rd quarter due to a lightning storm. By rule, both teams have to agree to end the game, which both teams did and Michigan was awarded the win.

Offensive

 * Jordan White, senior, wide receiver (five awards)
 * Week three: 13 receptions, 177 yards, two touchdowns, 64-yard punt return, 241 all-purpose yards
 * Week four: 14 receptions, 134 yards, one touchdown
 * Week six: 12 receptions, 156 yards
 * Week nine: Nine receptions, 172 yards, two touchdowns
 * Week 11: 16 receptions, 238 yards, three touchdowns
 * Alex Carder, junior, quarterback (two awards)
 * Week five: 37 completions, 51 attempts, 479 yards passing (ninth most in MAC history), five touchdowns, zero interceptions
 * Week 11: 548 yards (second-most in conference history), seven passing touchdowns (tied for most in conference history), one rushing touchdown

Defensive

 * Johnnie Simon, sophomore, safety
 * Week nine: 10 tackles, pass break up, two quarterback hurries, interception
 * Drew Nowak, senior, defensive line
 * Week twelve: 5 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 2.5 TFL, one fumble recovery

Special teams

 * John Potter, senior, placekicker (three awards)
 * Week two: Five for five point after touchdowns, 40-yard field goal
 * Week three: Five for five point after touchdowns, three field goals, four touchbacks
 * Week 11: Nine for nine point after touchdowns, MAC's record holder for consecutive PATs made in a career