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Eastern Michigan at Ohio

Saturday, October 17, 1981

Ohio beat Eastern Michigan 29–⁠7. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Ohio led the series 5–⁠1.

AwayEastern Michigan0–⁠11 in 1981
7
HomeOhio5–⁠6 in 1981
29

FinalHigh 67°F, low 32°F

Before kickoff

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Ohio 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

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Ohio leads 22–⁠12–⁠1 in 35 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Ohio 28, Eastern Michigan 21
2024Ohio 35, Eastern Michigan 10
2021Ohio 34, Eastern Michigan 26
2017Ohio 27, Eastern Michigan 20
2016Eastern Michigan 27, Ohio 20
2013Ohio 56, Eastern Michigan 28

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