Florida State at Nebraska
Saturday, September 6, 1986 Share
No. 8 Nebraska beat No. 11 Florida State 34–17. It was their fourth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 2–2.
FinalHigh 80°F, 0.73 in. of rainAttendance 75,865
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Nebraska 59% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Florida State–Nebraska gameFlorida State leads 6–2 in eight meetings, counting the four since this game.
| 1993 | Florida State 18, Nebraska 16 | Orange Bowl |
| 1992 | Florida State 27, Nebraska 14 | Orange Bowl |
| 1989 | Florida State 41, Nebraska 17 | Fiesta Bowl |
| 1987 | Florida State 31, Nebraska 28 | Fiesta Bowl |
| 1986 | Nebraska 34, Florida State 17 | |
| 1985 | Florida State 17, Nebraska 13 |
Around this game
Florida State
- Next gamevs. North CarolinaSept. 20, 1986
- SeasonFlorida State in 1986
- ProgramFlorida State history and records
Nebraska
- Next gameat IllinoisSept. 20, 1986
- SeasonNebraska in 1986
- ProgramNebraska history and records