Western Michigan vs. Marshall
Saturday, December 2, 2000, Mid-American Championship Game Share
Marshall beat Western Michigan 19–14. It was their 24th meeting; after it, Western Michigan led the series 18–6.
FinalTV: ABCAttendance 24,816
MVP Byron Leftwich (Marshall)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Western Michigan 57% to win. Marshall won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Western Michigan–Marshall gameWestern Michigan leads 18–9 in 27 meetings, counting the three since this game.
| 2024 | Marshall 27, Western Michigan 20 | |
| 2004 | Marshall 31, Western Michigan 21 | |
| 2003 | Marshall 41, Western Michigan 21 | |
| 2000 | Marshall 19, Western Michigan 14 | Mid-American Championship Game |
| 2000 | Western Michigan 30, Marshall 10 | |
| 1999 | Marshall 34, Western Michigan 30 | Mid-American Championship Game |
Around this game
Western Michigan
- Next gamevs. Illinois StateAug. 30, 2001
- SeasonWestern Michigan in 2000
- ProgramWestern Michigan history and records
Marshall
- Next gamevs. CincinnatiDec. 27, 2000, Motor City Bowl
- SeasonMarshall in 2000
- ProgramMarshall history and records