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Western Michigan at Michigan

Wednesday, October 10, 1917

Michigan beat Western Michigan 17–⁠13. It was their first meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayWestern Michigan0–⁠1 in 1917
13
HomeMichigan8–⁠2 in 1917
17

FinalHigh 49°F, low 40°FAttendance 2,906

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 94% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Western Michigan–Michigan game

Michigan leads 9–⁠0 in nine meetings, counting the eight since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Michigan 13, Western Michigan 12
2021Michigan 47, Western Michigan 14
2018Michigan 49, Western Michigan 3
2011Michigan 34, Western Michigan 10
2009Michigan 31, Western Michigan 7
2002Michigan 35, Western Michigan 12

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