Week 16
Final
1987 Big West
SJSU EMU
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Fresno State | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 UNLV | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 New Mexico State | 2 | 9 | .182 |
 Utah State | 5 | 6 | .455 |
Pacific | 4 | 7 | .364 |
Cal State Fullerton | 6 | 6 | .500 |
Long Beach State | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 San José State | 10 | 2 | .833 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ball State | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Bowling Green | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Central Michigan | 5 | 5 | .500 |
 Kent State | 7 | 4 | .636 |
 Miami (OH) | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Ohio | 1 | 10 | .091 |
 Toledo | 3 | 7 | .300 |
 Western Michigan | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Eastern Michigan | 10 | 2 | .833 |
Game Summary
The Eastern Michigan Eagles emerged victorious over the San José State Spartans, 30 to 27, in the California Bowl on December 12, 1987.