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Sat, Oct 10 · Week 6 · Conference game

Kent State at Western Michigan weather recap

Kent StateGolden Flashes · 3-5 · MAC
7
atFinal
Western MichiganBroncos · 5-3 · MAC
38
Kickoff
Venue
Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo, MI
TV
ESPN+
The short answer

It was 76°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 22 mph. Final: Kent State 7, Western Michigan 38.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

Forecast not available yet

Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.

Typical October at the stadium: highs near 61°16°, lows near 46°8°, rain on 40% of days.


Stadium

Waldo Stadium

Stadium page
Waldo Stadium
Location
Kalamazoo, MI
Surface
Turf
Roof
Open air
Field runs
northeast to southwest
Elevation
784 ft239 m
Map
Typical in October

Highs near 61°16°, lows near 46°8°. Rain on 40% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 27%, freezing on 2%. 10-year average.

Series history

Western Michigan leads 1-0

1 meeting tracked here since 2024 · Western Michigan won the last meeting (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).

Last 1 meetings
SeasonDateGameResultSite
2024Oct 26Kent State at Western MichiganWestern Michigan 52-21Waldo Stadium

Kent State vs Western Michigan: full series weather history

Q&A

Kent State at Western Michigan: questions fans ask

What was the weather at Kent State at Western Michigan?

It was 76°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 22 mph. Final: Kent State 7, Western Michigan 38.

Does Waldo Stadium have a roof?

No. Waldo Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.