Western Michigan at Ohio

Saturday, September 27, 1997 Share

Ohio beat Western Michigan 31–⁠7. It was their 36th meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 23–⁠13.

AwayWestern Michigan8–⁠3 in 1997

HomeOhio8–⁠3 in 1997

FinalHigh 73°F, low 42°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Ohio 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Western Michigan leads 31–⁠18 in 49 meetings, counting the 13 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Western Michigan 17, Ohio 13
2023	Ohio 20, Western Michigan 17
2022	Ohio 33, Western Michigan 14
2019	Western Michigan 37, Ohio 34
2018	Ohio 59, Western Michigan 14
2016	Western Michigan 29, Ohio 23	Mid-American Championship Game