Maryland vs. Florida
Saturday, December 20, 1980, Tangerine Bowl Share
Florida beat Maryland 35–20. It was their 16th meeting; after it, Florida led the series 10–6.
FinalTV: MizlouAttendance 52,541Referee: Bob Bertha
MVP Cris Collinsworth (Florida (overall))Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Maryland 67% to win. Florida pulled the upset.
The series
Every Maryland–Florida gameFlorida leads 12–6 in 18 meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 2001 | Florida 56, Maryland 23 | Orange Bowl |
| 1981 | Florida 15, Maryland 10 | |
| 1980 | Florida 35, Maryland 20 | Tangerine Bowl |
| 1975 | Maryland 13, Florida 0 | Gator Bowl |
| 1974 | Florida 17, Maryland 10 | |
| 1971 | Florida 27, Maryland 23 |
Around this game
Maryland
- Next gameat VanderbiltSept. 12, 1981
- SeasonMaryland in 1980
- ProgramMaryland history and records
Florida
- Next gameat MiamiSept. 5, 1981
- SeasonFlorida in 1980
- ProgramFlorida history and records