Sat, Oct 17 · Week 7 · Conference game
Western Michigan at Central Michigan weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Mount Pleasant, MI
- TV
- ESPN+
It was 49°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 27 mph. Final: Western Michigan 21, Central Michigan 14.
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Stadium
Stadium page Kelly/Shorts Stadium
- Location
- Mount Pleasant, MI
- Surface
- Turf
- Roof
- Open air
- Field runs
- south to north
- Elevation
- 771 ft235 m
Series history
Series tied 1-1
2 meetings tracked here since 2024 · Western Michigan won the last meeting (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).
| Season | Date | Game | Result | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nov 1 | Central Michigan at Western Michigan | Western Michigan 24-21 | Waldo Stadium |
| 2024 | Nov 20 | Western Michigan at Central Michigan | Central Michigan 16-14 | Kelly/Shorts Stadium |
Western Michigan vs Central Michigan: full series weather history
Game-day weather history
Recent games at Kelly/Shorts Stadium
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | Akron at Central Michigan | 17–41 |  63°17° · dry · 13 mph21 km/h gusts |
Q&A
Western Michigan at Central Michigan: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Western Michigan at Central Michigan?
It was 49°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 27 mph. Final: Western Michigan 21, Central Michigan 14.
Does Kelly/Shorts Stadium have a roof?
No. Kelly/Shorts Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.