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Notre Dame
Schedule and results for the 1981 season.
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Games
11
Completed
11
Record
5-6
Filtered
11
Season guide
Notre Dame 1981 Season explained
This season page isolates one Notre Dame schedule so the record, opponents, game locations, and completed-versus-scheduled split can be read without filtering the full team history.
The page currently lists 11 games for 1981, including 11 completed results. Use the full season results page when you want to move between years or compare rankings, travel, and streak views.
Schedule and results
Notre Dame 1981 Season
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| Week | Date | Opponent | Loc | Result | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | 09/12/1981 | LSU | home | W 27-9 | — |
| Week 3 | 09/19/1981 | Michigan | away | L 7-25 | — |
| Week 4 | 09/26/1981 | Purdue | away | L 14-15 | — |
| Week 5 | 10/03/1981 | Michigan State | home | W 20-7 | — |
| Week 6 | 10/10/1981 | Florida State | home | L 13-19 | — |
| Week 8 | 10/24/1981 | USC | home | L 7-14 | — |
| Week 9 | 10/31/1981 | Navy | home | W 38-0 | — |
| Week 10 | 11/07/1981 | Georgia Tech | home | W 35-3 | — |
| Week 11 | 11/14/1981 | Air Force | away | W 35-7 | — |
| Week 12 | 11/21/1981 | Penn State | away | L 21-24 | — |
| Week 13 | 11/27/1981 | Miami | away | L 15-37 | — |
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