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Ball State at Western Michigan

Saturday, November 11, 1972

Western Michigan beat Ball State 31–⁠14. It was their second meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 2–⁠0.

AwayBall State1–⁠2 in 1972
14
HomeWestern Michigan7–⁠3–⁠1 in 1972
31

FinalHigh 46°F, low 38°F

Before kickoff

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Western Michigan 92% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Ball State–Western Michigan game

Western Michigan leads 30–⁠22 in 52 meetings, counting the 50 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Western Michigan 42, Ball State 0
2024Western Michigan 45, Ball State 42
2023Western Michigan 42, Ball State 24
2022Western Michigan 37, Ball State 30
2021Ball State 45, Western Michigan 20
2020Ball State 30, Western Michigan 27

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