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Kent State at Western Michigan

Saturday, November 15, 1986

Western Michigan beat Kent State 27–⁠7. It was their 25th meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 17–⁠7–⁠1.

AwayKent State5–⁠6 in 1986
7
HomeWestern Michigan3–⁠8 in 1986
27

FinalHigh 34°F, low 26°F, 2.99 in. on the ground

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

Western Michigan 59% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

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Western Michigan leads 35–⁠12–⁠1 in 48 meetings, counting the 23 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Western Michigan 38, Kent State 7
2024Western Michigan 52, Kent State 21
2021Western Michigan 64, Kent State 31
2017Western Michigan 48, Kent State 20
2016Western Michigan 37, Kent State 21
2013Kent State 32, Western Michigan 14

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