California at Arizona State

Saturday, October 17, 1981 Share

No. 20 Arizona State beat California 45–⁠17. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Arizona State led the series 3–⁠2 as played.

AwayCalifornia2–⁠9 in 1981

Home20Arizona State9–⁠2 in 1981

FinalHigh 78°F, low 40°FAttendance 63,110

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Arizona State 83% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, California leads 18–⁠17; as played, 19–⁠17 in 36 meetings, counting the 31 since this game.