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1981 Eastern Kentucky Colonels football team
| 1981 Eastern Kentucky Colonels football |
|---|
| Ohio Valley Conference |
| 12–2 (8–0 OVC) |
| Roy Kidd (18th season) |
| Hanger Field |
The 1981 Eastern Kentucky Colonels football team represented Eastern Kentucky University as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) during the 1981 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by 18th-year head coach Roy Kidd, the Colonels compiled an overall record of 12–2, with a mark of 8–0 in conference play, and finished as OVC champion. Eastern Kentucky advanced to the NCAA Division I-AA Championship Game and were defeated by Idaho State.
| Date | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5 | South Carolina State* | Hanger FieldRichmond, KY | W 26–0 | 11,400 | |||
| September 12 | at Youngstown State | Rayen StadiumYoungstown, OH | W 26–6 | ||||
| September 19 | at Navy* | Navy–Marine Corps Memorial StadiumAnnapolis, MD | L 0–24 | 16,379 | |||
| September 26 | Akron | No. 5 | Hanger FieldRichmond, KY | W 37–0 | 15,800 | ||
| October 3 | Austin Peay | No. 5 | Hanger FieldRichmond, KY | W 41–14 | |||
| October 10 | at Middle Tennessee | No. 4 | Johnny "Red" Floyd StadiumMurfreesboro, TN | W 23–7 | 11,500 | ||
| October 17 | Dayton* | No. 4 | Hanger FieldRichmond, KY | W 14–3 | |||
| October 24 | Western Kentucky | No. T–1 | Hanger FieldRichmond, KY (rivalry) | W 19–11 | 20,800 | ||
| October 31 | at No. T–10 Murray State | No. 1 | Roy Stewart StadiumMurray, KY | W 24–20 | 16,600 | ||
| November 7 | Tennessee Tech | No. 1 | Hanger FieldRichmond, KY | W 63–10 | |||
| November 21 | at Morehead State | No. 1 | Jayne StadiumMorehead, KY (rivalry) | W 21–17 | |||
| December 5 | No. 7 Delaware* | No. 1 | Hanger FieldRichmond, KY (NCAA Division I-AA Quarterfinal) | W 35–28 | 8,100 | ||
| December 12 | at No. 5 Boise State* | No. 1 | Bronco StadiumBoise, ID (NCAA Division I-AA Semifinal) | W 23–17 | 20,176 | ||
| December 19 | vs. No. 2 Idaho State* | No. 1 | Memorial StadiumWichita Falls, TX (NCAA Division I-AA Championship Game—Pioneer Bowl) | ABC | L 23–34 | 11,002 | |
| *Non-conference gameRankings from NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee Poll released prior to the game |
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