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1953 Miami Redskins football team
| 1953 Miami Redskins football |
|---|
| Mid-American Conference |
| 7–1–1 (3–0–1 MAC) |
| Ara Parseghian (3rd season) |
| Tom Pagna |
| Miami Field |
The 1953 Miami Redskins football team was an American football team that represented Miami University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1953 college football season. In its third season under head coach Ara Parseghian, Miami compiled a 7–1–1 record (3–0–1 against MAC opponents), finished in second place in the MAC, held eight of nine opponents to seven points or less, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 327 to 52.
Tom Pagna was the team captain. The team's statistical leaders included Tom Pagna with 706 rushing yards, Dick Hunter with 626 passing yards, and Jay Ansel with 184 receiving yards.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 26 | Bowling Green | Miami FieldOxford, OH | W 47–0 | 9,000 | |
| October 3 | Xavier* | Miami FieldOxford, OH | W 28–6 | 10,000 | |
| October 10 | at Western Michigan | Waldo StadiumKalamazoo, MI | W 52–6 | ||
| October 17 | at Marshall* | Fairfield StadiumHuntington, WV | W 48–6 | ||
| October 24 | Ohio | Miami FieldOxford, OH (rivalry) | T 7–7 | ||
| October 31 | at Toledo | Glass BowlToledo, OH | W 81–0 | ||
| November 7 | Tennessee Tech* | Miami FieldOxford, OH | W 44–6 | ||
| November 14 | at Dayton* | University of Dayton StadiumDayton, OH | W 20–7 | 8,500 | |
| November 26 | Cincinnati* | Miami FieldOxford, OH (Victory Bell) | L 0–14 | 26,000 | |
| *Non-conference game |
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