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1953 Miami Redskins football team

1953 Miami Redskins football
Conference Mid-American Conference
1953 record 7–1–1 (3–0–1 MAC)
Head coach Ara Parseghian (3rd year)
Captain Tom Pagna
Home stadium Miami Field
Seasons
← 1952
1954 →

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.


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