Rutgers at Syracuse
Saturday, September 5, 1981 Share
Rutgers beat Syracuse 29–27. It was their 12th meeting; after it, Syracuse led the series 9–2–1 as played.
FinalHigh 70°F, low 63°F, 0.2 in. of rainAttendance 38,715
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Syracuse 52% to win. Rutgers won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Rutgers–Syracuse gameOfficially, Syracuse leads 29–13–1; as played, 30–13–1 in 44 meetings, counting the 32 since this game.
| 2021 | Rutgers 17, Syracuse 7 | |
| 2012 | Rutgers 23, Syracuse 15 | |
| 2011 | Rutgers 19, Syracuse 16 | |
| 2010 | Syracuse 13, Rutgers 10 | |
| 2009 | Syracuse 31, Rutgers 13 | |
| 2008 | Rutgers 35, Syracuse 17 |
Around this game
Rutgers
- Next gamevs. ColgateSept. 12, 1981
- SeasonRutgers in 1981
- ProgramRutgers history and records
Syracuse
- Next gameat TempleSept. 12, 1981
- SeasonSyracuse in 1981
- ProgramSyracuse history and records