West Virginia at Syracuse
Saturday, November 21, 1981 Share
Syracuse beat West Virginia 27–24. It was their 29th meeting; after it, Syracuse led the series 18–11.
FinalHigh 41°F, low 31°F, 1.42 in. of snowAttendance 33,117
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
West Virginia 59% to win. Syracuse won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every West Virginia–Syracuse gameSyracuse leads 34–27 in 61 meetings, counting the 32 since this game.
| 2018 | Syracuse 34, West Virginia 18 | Camping World Bowl |
| 2012 | Syracuse 38, West Virginia 14 | Pinstripe Bowl |
| 2011 | Syracuse 49, West Virginia 23 | |
| 2010 | Syracuse 19, West Virginia 14 | |
| 2009 | West Virginia 34, Syracuse 13 | |
| 2008 | West Virginia 17, Syracuse 6 |
Around this game
West Virginia
- Next gamevs. FloridaDec. 31, 1981, Peach Bowl
- SeasonWest Virginia in 1981
- ProgramWest Virginia history and records
Syracuse
- Next gameat RutgersSept. 4, 1982
- SeasonSyracuse in 1981
- ProgramSyracuse history and records