Nebraska vs. Clemson

Friday, January 1, 1982, Orange Bowl Share

No. 1 Clemson beat No. 4 Nebraska 22–⁠15. It was their first meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 1–⁠0.

Neutral site4Nebraska9–⁠3 in 1981

Neutral site1Clemson12–⁠0 in 1981

FinalTV: NBCAttendance 72,748Referee: Robert Aillet (SEC)

MVPs Homer Jordan (Clemson QB); Jeff Davis (Clemson LB)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Nebraska 58% to win. Clemson won as Elo’s underdog.

Tied 1–⁠1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2008	Nebraska 26, Clemson 21	Gator Bowl
1981	Clemson 22, Nebraska 15	Orange Bowl