Nebraska vs. Florida State
Friday, January 1, 1988, Fiesta Bowl Share
No. 3 Florida State beat No. 5 Nebraska 31–28. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Florida State led the series 3–2.
FinalTV: NBCAttendance 72,112Referee: Wendell Shelton (SWC)
MVPs Danny McManus (FSU QB); Neil Smith (NU DL)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Florida State 52% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Nebraska–Florida State gameFlorida State leads 6–2 in eight meetings, counting the three 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
Nebraska
- Next gamevs. Texas A&MAug. 27, 1988
- SeasonNebraska in 1987
- ProgramNebraska history and records
Florida State
- Next gameat MiamiSept. 3, 1988
- SeasonFlorida State in 1987
- ProgramFlorida State history and records