Virginia at NC State
Saturday, October 3, 1981 Share
NC State beat Virginia 30–24. It was their 30th meeting; after it, NC State led the series 24–6.
FinalHigh 76°F, low 38°FAttendance 42,200
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
NC State 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Virginia–NC State gameNC State leads 38–23 in 61 meetings, counting the 31 since this game.
| 2026 | Virginia 34, NC State 8 | |
| 2025 | NC State 35, Virginia 31 | |
| 2023 | NC State 24, Virginia 21 | |
| 2020 | NC State 38, Virginia 21 | |
| 2018 | NC State 35, Virginia 21 | |
| 2012 | Virginia 33, NC State 6 |
Around this game
Virginia
- Next gameat ClemsonOct. 10, 1981
- SeasonVirginia in 1981
- ProgramVirginia history and records
NC State
- Next gamevs. North CarolinaOct. 17, 1981
- SeasonNC State in 1981
- ProgramNC State history and records