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Kent State at Western Michigan

Saturday, October 6, 1973

Kent State beat Western Michigan 39–⁠15. It was their 12th meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 9–⁠2–⁠1.

AwayKent State9–⁠2 in 1973
39
HomeWestern Michigan6–⁠5 in 1973
15

FinalHigh 68°F, low 40°FAttendance 19,300

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

Western Michigan 59% to win. Kent State won as Elo’s underdog.

The series

Every Kent State–Western Michigan game

Western Michigan leads 35–⁠12–⁠1 in 48 meetings, counting the 36 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Western Michigan 38, Kent State 7
2024Western Michigan 52, Kent State 21
2021Western Michigan 64, Kent State 31
2017Western Michigan 48, Kent State 20
2016Western Michigan 37, Kent State 21
2013Kent State 32, Western Michigan 14

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