Week 3
Final
1981 Southern
MRSH WMU
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Appalachian State | 3 | 7 | .318 |
 Marshall | 2 | 9 | .182 |
The Citadel | 7 | 3 | .682 |
Western Carolina | 4 | 7 | .364 |
Chattanooga | 7 | 3 | .682 |
East Tennessee State | 6 | 5 | .545 |
VMI | 6 | 3 | .650 |
Furman | 8 | 3 | .727 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ball State | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Bowling Green | 5 | 5 | .500 |
 Central Michigan | 7 | 4 | .636 |
 Eastern Michigan | 0 | 11 | .000 |
 Kent State | 4 | 7 | .364 |
 Miami (OH) | 8 | 2 | .773 |
 Northern Illinois | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 Ohio | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Western Michigan | 6 | 5 | .545 |
 Toledo | 9 | 3 | .750 |
Game Summary
The Western Michigan Broncos emerged victorious over the Marshall Thundering Herd, 14 to 3, on September 19, 1981.
