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Western Michigan at Miami (OH)

Saturday, October 17, 1981

Miami (OH) beat Western Michigan 20–⁠19. It was their 20th meeting; after it, Miami (OH) led the series 18–⁠2.

AwayWestern Michigan6–⁠5 in 1981
19
HomeMiami (OH)8–⁠2–⁠1 in 1981
20

FinalHigh 76°F, low 42°F

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Miami (OH) 59% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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Miami (OH) leads 24–⁠21–⁠1 in 46 meetings, counting the 26 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Western Michigan 23, Miami (OH) 13MAC Championship
2025Miami (OH) 26, Western Michigan 17
2023Miami (OH) 34, Western Michigan 21
2022Western Michigan 16, Miami (OH) 10
2019Western Michigan 38, Miami (OH) 16
2018Western Michigan 40, Miami (OH) 39

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