Nebraska at Iowa

Saturday, September 12, 1981

Iowa beat No. 7 Nebraska 10–⁠7. It was their 29th meeting; after it, Nebraska led the series 19–⁠9–⁠1.

Away7Nebraska9–⁠3 in 1981
7
HomeIowa8–⁠4 in 1981
10

FinalAttendance 60,160

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Nebraska 69% to win. Iowa pulled the upset.

Nebraska leads 26–⁠20–⁠1 in 47 meetings, counting the 18 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Iowa 40, Nebraska 16
2024Iowa 13, Nebraska 10
2023Iowa 13, Nebraska 10
2022Nebraska 24, Iowa 17
2021Iowa 28, Nebraska 21
2020Iowa 26, Nebraska 20

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