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Western Michigan at Kent State

Saturday, October 7, 1978

Western Michigan beat Kent State 14–⁠0. It was their 17th meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 10–⁠6–⁠1.

AwayWestern Michigan7–⁠4 in 1978
14
HomeKent State4–⁠7 in 1978
0

Final0.42 in. of rain

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

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

The series

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Western Michigan leads 35–⁠12–⁠1 in 48 meetings, counting the 31 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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