Florida State at Nebraska
Saturday, September 19, 1981 Share
No. 17 Nebraska beat No. 19 Florida State 34–14. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–1.
FinalHigh 75°F, low 48°FAttendance 76,289
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Nebraska 52% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Florida State–Nebraska gameFlorida State leads 6–2 in eight meetings, counting the six since this game.
| 1993 | Florida State 18, Nebraska 16 | Orange Bowl |
| 1992 | Florida State 27, Nebraska 14 | Orange Bowl |
| 1989 | Florida State 41, Nebraska 17 | Fiesta Bowl |
| 1987 | Florida State 31, Nebraska 28 | Fiesta Bowl |
| 1986 | Nebraska 34, Florida State 17 | |
| 1985 | Florida State 17, Nebraska 13 |
Around this game
Florida State
- Next gameat Ohio StateOct. 3, 1981
- SeasonFlorida State in 1981
- ProgramFlorida State history and records
Nebraska
- Next gamevs. Penn StateSept. 26, 1981
- SeasonNebraska in 1981
- ProgramNebraska history and records