Central Michigan at Western Michigan

Saturday, November 8, 1997 Share

Western Michigan beat Central Michigan 38–⁠24. It was their 32nd meeting; after it, Central Michigan led the series 20–⁠11–⁠1.

AwayCentral Michigan2–⁠9 in 1997

HomeWestern Michigan8–⁠3 in 1997

FinalHigh 54°F, low 35°F

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Western Michigan 79% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Central Michigan leads 32–⁠28–⁠1 in 61 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.

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