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Navy vs. Ohio State

Wednesday, December 30, 1981, Liberty Bowl

No. 15 Ohio State beat Navy 31–⁠28. It was their third meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 3–⁠0.

Neutral siteNavy7–⁠4–⁠1 in 1981
28
Neutral site15Ohio State9–⁠3 in 1981
31

FinalTV: USA Network/MetroSportsAttendance 43,216

MVP Eddie Meyers (TB, Navy)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 62% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Navy–Ohio State game

Ohio State leads 5–⁠0 in five meetings, counting the two since this game.

Recent meetings
2014Ohio State 34, Navy 17
2009Ohio State 31, Navy 27
1981Ohio State 31, Navy 28Liberty Bowl
1931Ohio State 20, Navy 0
1930Ohio State 27, Navy 0

Around this game

Navy

Ohio State