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KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan had a historic year in 2016 with national rankings, an undefeated regular season, Marathon MAC Football Championship and an invitation to the Goodyear Cotton Bowl. First year head coach Tim Lester certainly embraces the past, however must turn the page and move forward with the 2017 campaign.
Lester has 24 letterwinners returning this season, including 15 starters (5 offense, 8 defense, 2 specialists). The Broncos open the season by traveling to USC on Sept. 2 and Michigan State on Sept. 9. Western Michigan returns to Waldo Stadium to host Idaho on Sept.