Western Michigan at Wisconsin
Saturday, September 26, 1981 Share
Wisconsin beat Western Michigan 21–10. It was their second meeting; after it, Wisconsin led the series 2–0.
FinalHigh 64°F, low 52°F, 0.46 in. of rainAttendance 67,196
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Wisconsin 52% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Western Michigan–Wisconsin gameWisconsin leads 5–1 in six meetings, counting the four since this game.
| 2024 | Wisconsin 28, Western Michigan 14 | |
| 2016 | Wisconsin 24, Western Michigan 16 | Cotton Bowl |
| 2000 | Wisconsin 19, Western Michigan 7 | |
| 1988 | Western Michigan 24, Wisconsin 14 | |
| 1981 | Wisconsin 21, Western Michigan 10 | |
| 1963 | Wisconsin 41, Western Michigan 0 |
Around this game
Western Michigan
- Next gameat Bowling GreenOct. 3, 1981
- SeasonWestern Michigan in 1981
- ProgramWestern Michigan history and records
Wisconsin
- Next gamevs. PurdueOct. 3, 1981
- SeasonWisconsin in 1981
- ProgramWisconsin history and records