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Temple at West Virginia

Saturday, November 7, 1981

West Virginia beat Temple 24–⁠19. It was their 19th meeting; after it, Temple led the series 10–⁠9.

AwayTemple5–⁠5 in 1981
19
HomeWest Virginia9–⁠3 in 1981
24

FinalHigh 47°F, low 37°FAttendance 40,342

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

West Virginia 65% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Temple–West Virginia game

West Virginia leads 24–⁠12 in 36 meetings, counting the 17 since this game.

Recent meetings
2004West Virginia 42, Temple 21
2003West Virginia 45, Temple 28
2002West Virginia 46, Temple 20
2001Temple 17, West Virginia 14
2000West Virginia 29, Temple 24
1999West Virginia 20, Temple 17

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