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Central Michigan at Kent State

Saturday, October 4, 1986

Kent State beat Central Michigan 33–⁠30. It was their 14th meeting; after it, Central Michigan led the series 10–⁠4.

AwayCentral Michigan5–⁠5 in 1986
30
HomeKent State5–⁠6 in 1986
33

Final1.03 in. of rain

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Central Michigan 73% to win. Kent State pulled the upset.

The series

Every Central Michigan–Kent State game

Central Michigan leads 26–⁠9 in 35 meetings, counting the 21 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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