Richmond at NC State

Saturday, September 5, 1981

NC State beat Richmond 27–⁠21. It was their 13th meeting; after it, NC State led the series 12–⁠1.

AwayRichmond4–⁠7 in 1981
21
HomeNC State4–⁠7 in 1981
27

FinalHigh 84°F, low 67°FAttendance 40,400

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

NC State 72% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

NC State leads 15–⁠1 in 16 meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2026NC State 73, Richmond 0
2013NC State 23, Richmond 21
2004NC State 42, Richmond 0
1981NC State 27, Richmond 21
1970Richmond 21, NC State 6
1954NC State 14, Richmond 6

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