Western Michigan at Central Michigan

Saturday, September 21, 1996

Central Michigan beat Western Michigan 38–⁠28. It was their 31st meeting; after it, Central Michigan led the series 20–⁠10–⁠1.

AwayWestern Michigan2–⁠9 in 1996
28
HomeCentral Michigan5–⁠6 in 1996
38

Final

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

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

Central Michigan leads 32–⁠28–⁠1 in 61 meetings, counting the 30 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Western Michigan 21, Central Michigan 14
2025Western Michigan 24, Central Michigan 21
2024Central Michigan 16, Western Michigan 14
2023Western Michigan 38, Central Michigan 28
2022Western Michigan 12, Central Michigan 10
2021Central Michigan 42, Western Michigan 30

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