The 1983 Eastern Michigan Hurons football team represented

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in the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their first season under head coach

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, the Hurons compiled a 1–10 record (0–9 against conference opponents), finished in last place in the

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, and were outscored by their opponents, 276 to 134. The team's statistical leaders included Steve Coulter with 1,827 passing yards, Ricky Calhoun with 871 rushing yards, and Derrin Powell with 582 receiving yards.

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Eastern Michigan Eagles football seasons

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