Western Michigan at Ohio

Saturday, October 30, 1971 Share

Western Michigan beat Ohio 28–⁠14. It was their 10th meeting; after it, the series stood even at 5–⁠5.

AwayWestern Michigan7–⁠3 in 1971

HomeOhio5–⁠5 in 1971

FinalAttendance 18,182

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ohio 55% to win. Western Michigan won as Elo’s underdog.

Western Michigan leads 31–⁠18 in 49 meetings, counting the 39 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Western Michigan 17, Ohio 13
2023	Ohio 20, Western Michigan 17
2022	Ohio 33, Western Michigan 14
2019	Western Michigan 37, Ohio 34
2018	Ohio 59, Western Michigan 14
2016	Western Michigan 29, Ohio 23	Mid-American Championship Game