Auburn at Nebraska

Saturday, October 3, 1981

Nebraska beat Auburn 17–⁠3. It was their second meeting; after it, Nebraska led the series 2–⁠0.

AwayAuburn5–⁠6 in 1981
3
HomeNebraska9–⁠3 in 1981
17

FinalHigh 66°F, low 45°FAttendance 76,423

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Nebraska 77% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Nebraska leads 3–⁠1 in four meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2006Auburn 17, Nebraska 14Cotton Bowl
1982Nebraska 41, Auburn 7
1981Nebraska 17, Auburn 3
1963Nebraska 13, Auburn 7Orange Bowl

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