Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan

Saturday, November 17, 1979 Share

Western Michigan beat Eastern Michigan 17–⁠7. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 4–⁠1.

AwayWestern Michigan6–⁠5 in 1979

HomeEastern Michigan2–⁠8–⁠1 in 1979

FinalHigh 62°F, low 33°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Western Michigan 74% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Western Michigan leads 33–⁠17–⁠1 in 51 meetings, counting the 46 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Western Michigan 31, Eastern Michigan 21
2024	Western Michigan 26, Eastern Michigan 18
2023	Western Michigan 45, Eastern Michigan 21
2022	Eastern Michigan 45, Western Michigan 23
2021	Eastern Michigan 22, Western Michigan 21
2020	Eastern Michigan 53, Western Michigan 42