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Morehead State at Marshall

Saturday, September 12, 1981

Marshall beat Morehead State 20–⁠17. It was their 18th meeting; Marshall leads the series 9–⁠8–⁠1.

AwayMorehead State0–⁠1 in 1981
17
HomeMarshall2–⁠9 in 1981
20

FinalHigh 87°F, low 59°FAttendance 18,212

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

Marshall 74% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Morehead State–Marshall game

Marshall leads 9–⁠8–⁠1 in 18 meetings.

Recent meetings
1981Marshall 20, Morehead State 17
1980Marshall 35, Morehead State 8
1977Marshall 38, Morehead State 26
1976Morehead State 31, Marshall 14
1975Morehead State 19, Marshall 16
1974Morehead State 14, Marshall 12

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