Ohio at Western Michigan

Saturday, October 28, 1972

Western Michigan beat Ohio 34–⁠17. It was their 11th meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 6–⁠5.

AwayOhio3–⁠8 in 1972
17
HomeWestern Michigan7–⁠3–⁠1 in 1972
34

FinalHigh 57°F, low 47°F, 0.12 in. of rainAttendance 18,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Western Michigan 67% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Western Michigan leads 31–⁠18 in 49 meetings, counting the 38 since this game.

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

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