West Virginia at Virginia
Saturday, September 12, 1981 Share
West Virginia beat Virginia 32–18. It was their 19th meeting; after it, the series stood even at 9–9–1.
FinalHigh 85°F, low 65°FAttendance 34,007
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Virginia 51% to win. West Virginia won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every West Virginia–Virginia gameVirginia leads 12–10–1 in 23 meetings, counting the four since this game.
| 2026 | West Virginia 38, Virginia 27 | Duke’s Mayo Classic |
| 2002 | Virginia 48, West Virginia 22 | Continental Tire Bowl |
| 1985 | Virginia 27, West Virginia 7 | |
| 1984 | Virginia 27, West Virginia 7 | |
| 1981 | West Virginia 32, Virginia 18 | |
| 1980 | West Virginia 45, Virginia 21 |
Around this game
West Virginia
- Next gameat MarylandSept. 19, 1981
- SeasonWest Virginia in 1981
- ProgramWest Virginia history and records
Virginia
- Next gameat RutgersSept. 18, 1981
- SeasonVirginia in 1981
- ProgramVirginia history and records