Syracuse 1981 season
Record
4-6-1
Points for
248
Points against
265
How it ended
No bowl
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs |  Rutgers | L | 27-29 |
| 2 | at |  Temple | L | 19-31 |
| 3 | at |  Illinois | L | 14-17 |
| 4 | vs |  Indiana | W | 21-7 |
| 5 | vs |  Maryland | T | 17-17 |
| 7 | vs |  Penn State | L | 16-41 |
| 8 | at |  Pittsburgh | L | 10-23 |
| 9 | vs |  Colgate | W | 47-24 |
| 10 | at |  Navy | L | 23-35 |
| 11 | vs |  Boston College | W | 27-17 |
| 12 | vs |  West Virginia | W | 27-24 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the Syracuse Orange 1981 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the Syracuse record in 1981?
Syracuse went 4-6-1 in the 1981 regular season.