Let's face it: Western Michigan has never had a shot at cracking the College Football Playoff, and with good reason, many would argue.
But the lack of respect given the Broncos this season has been puzzling, regardless. Ten two-loss teams and four three-loss teams were ranked ahead of the Broncos in the latest CFP standings Western Michigan became the first team to win 12 games this season after crushing Toledo 55-35 on Friday.
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Even a perfect regular season couldn't guarantee the Broncos would make a New Year's Six bowl, the next best thing for coach P.