Week 18
Final| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
10 | 2 | .833 | |
5 | 6 | .455 | |
8 | 4 | .667 | |
3 | 8 | .273 | |
7 | 4 | .636 | |
3 | 8 | .273 | |
9 | 3 | .750 | |
5 | 6 | .455 | |
2 | 9 | .182 | |
12 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 | .091 | |
6 | 5 | .545 | |
4 | 5 | .455 | |
3 | 8 | .273 | |
8 | 4 | .667 | |
10 | 2 | .833 | |
3 | 7 | .318 | |
10 | 2 | .833 |
The Nebraska Cornhuskers emerged victorious over the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 31 to 17, in the Sun Bowl on December 27, 1980.