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Western Michigan at Kent State

Saturday, September 23, 1989

Western Michigan beat Kent State 26–⁠4. It was their 28th meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 18–⁠9–⁠1.

AwayWestern Michigan5–⁠6 in 1989
26
HomeKent State0–⁠11 in 1989
4

Final0.97 in. of rain

Before kickoff

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Western Michigan 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

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Western Michigan leads 35–⁠12–⁠1 in 48 meetings, counting the 20 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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