Florida State at Nebraska
Saturday, October 4, 1980 Share
No. 16 Florida State beat No. 3 Nebraska 18–14. It was their first meeting; after it, Florida State led the series 1–0.
FinalHigh 76°F, low 38°FAttendance 76,152
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Nebraska 59% to win. Florida State pulled the upset.
The series
Every Florida State–Nebraska gameFlorida State leads 6–2 in eight meetings, counting the seven since this game.
| 1993 | Florida State 18, Nebraska 16 | Orange Bowl |
| 1992 | Florida State 27, Nebraska 14 | Orange Bowl |
| 1989 | Florida State 41, Nebraska 17 | Fiesta Bowl |
| 1987 | Florida State 31, Nebraska 28 | Fiesta Bowl |
| 1986 | Nebraska 34, Florida State 17 | |
| 1985 | Florida State 17, Nebraska 13 |
Around this game
Florida State
- Next gamevs. PittsburghOct. 11, 1980
- SeasonFlorida State in 1980
- ProgramFlorida State history and records
Nebraska
- Next gameat KansasOct. 11, 1980
- SeasonNebraska in 1980
- ProgramNebraska history and records