Western Michigan at Wisconsin
Saturday, September 3, 1988 Share
Western Michigan beat Wisconsin 24–14. It was their third meeting; after it, Wisconsin led the series 2–1.
FinalHigh 90°F, low 55°F, 0.76 in. of rainAttendance 38,230
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Wisconsin 54% to win. Western Michigan won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Western Michigan–Wisconsin gameWisconsin leads 5–1 in six meetings, counting the three since this game.
| 2024 | Wisconsin 28, Western Michigan 14 | |
| 2016 | Wisconsin 24, Western Michigan 16 | Cotton Bowl |
| 2000 | Wisconsin 19, Western Michigan 7 | |
| 1988 | Western Michigan 24, Wisconsin 14 | |
| 1981 | Wisconsin 21, Western Michigan 10 | |
| 1963 | Wisconsin 41, Western Michigan 0 |
Around this game
Western Michigan
- Next gameat ToledoSept. 10, 1988
- SeasonWestern Michigan in 1988
- ProgramWestern Michigan history and records
Wisconsin
- Next gamevs. Northern IllinoisSept. 17, 1988
- SeasonWisconsin in 1988
- ProgramWisconsin history and records