Utah at Nebraska

Saturday, September 13, 1980

No. 8 Nebraska beat Utah 55–⁠9. It was their second meeting; after it, Nebraska led the series 2–⁠0.

AwayUtah5–⁠5–⁠1 in 1980
9
Home8Nebraska10–⁠2 in 1980
55

FinalHigh 93°F, low 61°FAttendance 75,526

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Nebraska 82% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Nebraska leads 4–⁠1 in five meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Utah 44, Nebraska 22Las Vegas Bowl
1992Nebraska 49, Utah 22
1989Nebraska 42, Utah 30
1980Nebraska 55, Utah 9
1968Nebraska 31, Utah 0

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