KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Western Michigan University Athletics finished at the top of the Mid-American Conference and third among Group of 6 schools in the 2025-26 Learfield Directors Cup Fall Standings. The Broncos rank 57th among institutions with FBS football and finished the fall ahead of 21 Power 4 schools.
"Our student-athletes, coaches, and staff continue to elevate within the City of Champions," said Vice President/Director of Athletics, Dan Bartholomae. "After two consecutive finishes at the top of the MAC, we are proud to be in the top 57 programs in the country and 3rd overall amongst the Group of 6 after another historic Fall.