Wisconsin vs. Tennessee

Sunday, December 13, 1981, Garden State Bowl Share

Tennessee beat Wisconsin 28–⁠21. It was their first meeting; after it, Tennessee led the series 1–⁠0.

Neutral siteWisconsin7–⁠5 in 1981

Neutral siteTennessee8–⁠4 in 1981

FinalTV: Mizlou Television NetworkAttendance 53,220Referee: Ted Humphrey

MVPs Steve Alatorre (Tennessee); Anthony Hancock (Tennessee); Randy Wright (Wisconsin)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Tennessee 52% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tennessee leads 2–⁠0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2007	Tennessee 21, Wisconsin 17	Outback Bowl
1981	Tennessee 28, Wisconsin 21	Garden State Bowl