Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan

Saturday, October 17, 1998

Western Michigan beat Eastern Michigan 45–⁠35. It was their 24th meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 15–⁠8–⁠1.

AwayEastern Michigan3–⁠8 in 1998
35
HomeWestern Michigan7–⁠4 in 1998
45

FinalHigh 74°F, low 62°F, 0.11 in. of rain

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Western Michigan 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Western Michigan leads 33–⁠17–⁠1 in 51 meetings, counting the 27 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Western Michigan 31, Eastern Michigan 21
2024Western Michigan 26, Eastern Michigan 18
2023Western Michigan 45, Eastern Michigan 21
2022Eastern Michigan 45, Western Michigan 23
2021Eastern Michigan 22, Western Michigan 21
2020Eastern Michigan 53, Western Michigan 42

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