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Western Michigan at Kent State

Saturday, September 12, 1981

Western Michigan beat Kent State 20–⁠17. It was their 20th meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 12–⁠7–⁠1.

AwayWestern Michigan6–⁠5 in 1981
20
HomeKent State4–⁠7 in 1981
17

Final

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Western Michigan 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

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Western Michigan leads 35–⁠12–⁠1 in 48 meetings, counting the 28 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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