Western Michigan at West Virginia

Saturday, September 7, 1996 Share

West Virginia beat Western Michigan 34–⁠9. It was their first meeting; after it, West Virginia led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayWestern Michigan2–⁠9 in 1996

HomeWest Virginia8–⁠4 in 1996

FinalHigh 79°F, low 66°F, 0.22 in. of rainAttendance 47,938

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

West Virginia 65% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

West Virginia leads 2–⁠0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2007	West Virginia 62, Western Michigan 24
1996	West Virginia 34, Western Michigan 9