Penn State 1981 season
Record
9-2
Points for
371
Points against
162
How it ended
Won Bowl game
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | vs |  Cincinnati | W | 52-0 |
| 4 | at |  Nebraska | W | 30-24 |
| 5 | vs |  Temple | W | 30-0 |
| 6 | vs |  Boston College | W | 38-7 |
| 7 | at |  Syracuse | W | 41-16 |
| 8 | vs |  West Virginia | W | 30-7 |
| 9 | at |  Miami | L | 14-17 |
| 10 | at |  NC State | W | 22-15 |
| 11 | vs |  Alabama | L | 16-31 |
| 12 | vs |  Notre Dame | W | 24-21 |
| 13 | at |  Pittsburgh | W | 48-14 |
| Postseason | vs |  USC | W | 26-10 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Penn State Nittany Lions 1981 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Penn State record in 1981?
Penn State went 9-2 in the 1981 regular season. The season result: Won Bowl game.