San José State vs. Eastern Michigan
Saturday, December 12, 1987, California Bowl Share
Eastern Michigan beat San José State 30–27. It was their first meeting; after it, Eastern Michigan led the series 1–0.
FinalAttendance 24,000Referee: Gene Wurtz (WAC)
MVP Gary Patton (Eastern Michigan)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
San José State 64% to win. Eastern Michigan won as Elo’s underdog.
Eastern Michigan leads 2–1 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 2026 | San José State 27, Eastern Michigan 21 | |
| 2022 | Eastern Michigan 41, San José State 27 | Famous Idaho Potato Bowl |
| 1987 | Eastern Michigan 30, San José State 27 | California Bowl |
Around this game
San José State
- Next gameat New Mexico StateSept. 3, 1988
- SeasonSan José State in 1987
- ProgramSan José State history and records
Eastern Michigan
- Next gamevs. Miami (OH)Sept. 3, 1988
- SeasonEastern Michigan in 1987
- ProgramEastern Michigan history and records