The 1981 Utah Utes football team was an American football team that represented the University of Utah as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1981 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fifth and final season under head coach Wayne Howard, the Utes compiled an overall record of 8–2–1 with a mark of 4–1–1 against conference opponents, tying for third place in the WAC. Home games were played on campus at Robert Rice Stadium in Salt Lake City.

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Roster

NFL draft Five Utah players were selected in the 1982 NFL draft.

Player Position Round Pick NFL team Darryl Haley Offensive tackle 2 55 New England PatriotsDel Rodgers Running back 3 71 Green Bay PackersJack Campbell Offensive tackle 6 144 Seattle SeahawksSteve Clark Defensive end 9 239 Miami DolphinsWayne Jones Offensive tackle 10 276 Miami Dolphins

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