The 2003 Western Michigan Broncos football team represented

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in the

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(MAC) during the

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. In their seventh season under head coach

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, the Broncos compiled a 7–5 record (5–3 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the MAC's West Division, and were outscored by their opponents, 370 to 331. The team played its home games in

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. The team's statistical leaders included Chad Munson with 2,123 passing yards, Philip Reed with 744 rushing yards, and Greg Jennings with 1,050 receiving yards. Linebacker

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was selected by ''

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'' as a second-team All-American.

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References

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Western Michigan Broncos football seasons

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