1981 Arizona Wildcats
Head Coach: Larry Smith (2nd season)
Stadium: Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ
Record: 6-5 (4-4 Pac-10)
Previous: 1980
Next: 1982
Schedule/Results[]
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | UCLA | L | 18-35 | 0-1 (0-1) |
| 9/19 | California | L | 13-14 | 0-2 (0-2) |
| 9/26 | Cal State Fullerton | W | 37-16 | 1-2 (0-2) |
| 10/3 | Stanford | W | 17-13 | 2-2 (1-2) |
| 10/10 | @ USC | W | 13-10 | 3-2 (2-2) |
| 10/17 | @ Oregon | W | 18-14 | 4-2 (3-2) |
| 10/24 | Washington State | L | 19-34 | 4-3 (3-3) |
| 10/31 | UTEP | W | 48-15 | 5-3 (3-3) |
| 11/14 | @ Oregon State | W | 40-7 | 6-3 (4-3) |
| 11/21 | Fresno State | L | 17-23 | 6-4 (4-3) |
| 11/28 | @ Arizona State | L | 13-24 | 6-5 (4-4) |