Virginia at South Carolina

Saturday, October 17, 1981

South Carolina beat Virginia 21–⁠3. It was their 30th meeting; after it, South Carolina led the series 19–⁠10–⁠1.

AwayVirginia1–⁠10 in 1981
3
HomeSouth Carolina6–⁠6 in 1981
21

FinalHigh 81°F, low 53°FAttendance 56,101

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

South Carolina 79% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

South Carolina leads 21–⁠13–⁠1 in 35 meetings, counting the five since this game.

Recent meetings
2018Virginia 28, South Carolina 0Belk Bowl
2003South Carolina 31, Virginia 7
2002Virginia 34, South Carolina 21
1987South Carolina 58, Virginia 10
1986Virginia 30, South Carolina 20
1981South Carolina 21, Virginia 3

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