Western Michigan at Ohio

Saturday, October 27, 1979 Share

Western Michigan beat Ohio 20–⁠6. It was their 18th meeting; after it, the series stood even at 9–⁠9.

AwayWestern Michigan6–⁠5 in 1979

HomeOhio6–⁠5 in 1979

Final

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ohio 58% to win. Western Michigan won as Elo’s underdog.

Western Michigan leads 31–⁠18 in 49 meetings, counting the 31 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