Western Michigan at Ohio

Saturday, November 14, 1981

Ohio beat Western Michigan 37–⁠20. It was their 20th meeting; after it, the series stood even at 10–⁠10.

AwayWestern Michigan6–⁠5 in 1981
20
HomeOhio5–⁠6 in 1981
37

FinalHigh 62°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Western Michigan 60% to win. Ohio won as Elo’s underdog.

Western Michigan leads 31–⁠18 in 49 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Western Michigan 17, Ohio 13
2023Ohio 20, Western Michigan 17
2022Ohio 33, Western Michigan 14
2019Western Michigan 37, Ohio 34
2018Ohio 59, Western Michigan 14
2016Western Michigan 29, Ohio 23Mid-American Championship Game

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