Miami (OH) vs. Florida

Saturday, December 22, 1973, Tangerine Bowl Share

No. 15 Miami (OH) beat Florida 16–⁠7. It was their first meeting; after it, Miami (OH) led the series 1–⁠0.

Neutral site15Miami (OH)11–⁠0 in 1973

Neutral siteFlorida7–⁠5 in 1973

FinalAttendance 37,234Referee: Richard McVay (MAC; split crew: MAC, SEC)

MVPs Chuck Varner (Miami (back)); Brad Cousino (Miami (lineman))Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Miami (OH) 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 1–⁠1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2010	Florida 34, Miami (OH) 12
1973	Miami (OH) 16, Florida 7	Tangerine Bowl