Florida State at Ohio State
Saturday, October 3, 1981 Share
Florida State beat No. 7 Ohio State 36–27. It was their first meeting; after it, Florida State led the series 1–0.
FinalHigh 57°F, low 38°FAttendance 87,158
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Ohio State 55% to win. Florida State pulled the upset.
The series
Every Florida State–Ohio State gameFlorida State leads 3–0 in three meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 1997 | Florida State 31, Ohio State 14 | Sugar Bowl |
| 1982 | Florida State 34, Ohio State 17 | |
| 1981 | Florida State 36, Ohio State 27 |
Around this game
Florida State
- Next gameat Notre DameOct. 10, 1981
- SeasonFlorida State in 1981
- ProgramFlorida State history and records
Ohio State
- Next gameat WisconsinOct. 10, 1981
- SeasonOhio State in 1981
- ProgramOhio State history and records