Central Michigan upsets Washington State, 24–21

Central Michigan closed as a 5.5-point underdog and won outright.

It was the 9th-biggest of 15 upsets in 2021 Bowl season, and the 122nd-biggest of the 2021 season. Central Michigan pulled off 2 other upsets in 2021.

Other upsets in 2021 Bowl season

1. UAB 31, No. 12 BYU 28

   6-point underdogUnranked beat No. 12Recap
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2. South Carolina 38, North Carolina 21

   12.5-point underdogRecap
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3. Middle Tennessee 31, Toledo 24

   10.5-point underdogRecap
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4. Texas Tech 34, Mississippi State 7

   10-point underdogRecap
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5. Purdue 48, Tennessee 45

   7.5-point underdogRecap
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Central Michigan’s other 2021 upsets

1. Central Michigan 42, Western Michigan 30

   Week 109-point underdogRecap
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2. Central Michigan 26, Toledo 23

   Week 75-point underdogRecap
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