Western Michigan at Michigan

Saturday, September 7, 2002

No. 7 Michigan beat Western Michigan 35–⁠12. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 4–⁠0.

AwayWestern Michigan4–⁠8 in 2002
12
Home7Michigan10–⁠3 in 2002
35

Final at Michigan Stadium, Ann ArborHigh 91°F, low 54°F, 0.01 in. of rainAttendance 107,856

At kickoff
82°F, clear, wind 5 mph from the southWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Willow Run (KYIP), 19 km from the stadium, 17 minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Western Michigan066012
Michigan14714035

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Michigan leads 9–⁠0 in nine meetings, counting the five since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Michigan 13, Western Michigan 12
2021Michigan 47, Western Michigan 14
2018Michigan 49, Western Michigan 3
2011Michigan 34, Western Michigan 10
2009Michigan 31, Western Michigan 7
2002Michigan 35, Western Michigan 12

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