Washington at Oregon

Saturday, September 26, 1981

No. 16 Washington beat Oregon 17–⁠3. It was their 75th meeting; after it, Washington led the series 37–⁠22–⁠4 in the games on file.

Away16Washington10–⁠2 in 1981
17
HomeOregon2–⁠9 in 1981
3

FinalHigh 60°F, low 50°F, 1.34 in. of rainAttendance 40,695

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Washington 57% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Washington leads 63–⁠50–⁠5; as played, 56–⁠46–⁠4 in the 106 games on file; the official count covers all 118 meetings, counting the 43 since this game.

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2025Oregon 26, Washington 14
2024Oregon 49, Washington 21
2023Washington 34, Oregon 31Pac-12 Championship
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2022Washington 37, Oregon 34
2021Oregon 26, Washington 16

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