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Northern Illinois at Miami (OH)

Saturday, November 14, 1981

Miami (OH) beat Northern Illinois 30–⁠3. It was their second meeting; after it, Miami (OH) led the series 2–⁠0.

AwayNorthern Illinois3–⁠8 in 1981
3
HomeMiami (OH)8–⁠2–⁠1 in 1981
30

FinalHigh 60°F, low 26°F

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

Miami (OH) 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

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Miami (OH) leads 13–⁠9 in 22 meetings, counting the 20 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Miami (OH) 25, Northern Illinois 14
2024Miami (OH) 20, Northern Illinois 9
2022Miami (OH) 29, Northern Illinois 23
2019Miami (OH) 27, Northern Illinois 24
2018Miami (OH) 13, Northern Illinois 7
2015Northern Illinois 45, Miami (OH) 12

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