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Kent State at Central Michigan

Saturday, October 5, 1985

Central Michigan beat Kent State 21–⁠17. It was their 13th meeting; after it, Central Michigan led the series 10–⁠3.

AwayKent State3–⁠8 in 1985
17
HomeCentral Michigan7–⁠3 in 1985
21

FinalHigh 57°F, low 43°F, 0.26 in. of rainAttendance 18,463

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Central Michigan 83% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Kent State–Central Michigan game

Central Michigan leads 26–⁠9 in 35 meetings, counting the 22 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Central Michigan 28, Kent State 16
2021Central Michigan 54, Kent State 30
2017Central Michigan 42, Kent State 23
2016Kent State 27, Central Michigan 24
2015Central Michigan 27, Kent State 14
2011Kent State 24, Central Michigan 21

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