Western Michigan at Ohio

Saturday, October 29, 1983 Share

Western Michigan beat Ohio 16–⁠14. It was their 22nd meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 12–⁠10.

AwayWestern Michigan6–⁠5 in 1983

HomeOhio4–⁠7 in 1983

FinalHigh 74°F, low 43°FAttendance 10,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ohio 50% to win. Western Michigan won as Elo’s underdog.

Western Michigan leads 31–⁠18 in 49 meetings, counting the 27 since this game.

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