Western Michigan at Ball State

Saturday, October 25, 1980

Western Michigan beat Ball State 17–⁠15. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 6–⁠2.

AwayWestern Michigan7–⁠4 in 1980
17
HomeBall State6–⁠5 in 1980
15

FinalHigh 52°F, low 36°F, 0.59 in. of rain

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ball State 54% to win. Western Michigan won as Elo’s underdog.

Western Michigan leads 30–⁠22 in 52 meetings, counting the 44 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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