East Carolina at Duke

Saturday, October 3, 1981

Duke beat East Carolina 24–⁠14. It was their fourth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 2–⁠2.

AwayEast Carolina5–⁠6 in 1981
14
HomeDuke6–⁠5 in 1981
24

FinalHigh 69°F, low 37°FAttendance 18,250

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Duke 52% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 5–⁠5 in 10 meetings, counting the six since this game.

Recent meetings
2005East Carolina 24, Duke 21
2002Duke 23, East Carolina 16
2000East Carolina 38, Duke 0
1999East Carolina 27, Duke 9
1994Duke 13, East Carolina 10
1992Duke 45, East Carolina 14

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