BYU 1981 season
Record
10-2
Points for
503
Points against
256
How it ended
Won Bowl game
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at |  Long Beach State | W | 31-8 |
| 2 | vs |  Air Force | W | 45-21 |
| 3 | at |  UTEP | W | 65-8 |
| 4 | at |  Colorado | W | 41-20 |
| 5 | vs |  Utah State | W | 32-26 |
| 6 | vs |  UNLV | L | 41-45 |
| 7 | at |  San Diego State | W | 27-7 |
| 8 | at |  Wyoming | L | 20-33 |
| 9 | vs |  New Mexico | W | 31-7 |
| 10 | at |  Colorado State | W | 63-14 |
| 11 | at |  Hawai'i | W | 13-3 |
| 12 | vs |  Utah | W | 56-28 |
| Postseason | vs |  Washington State | W | 38-36 |
Game-by-game results and the record for the BYU Cougars 1981 season.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the BYU record in 1981?
BYU went 10-2 in the 1981 regular season. The season result: Won Bowl game.