1981 Baylor Bears football team
The 1981 Baylor Bears football team represented Baylor University in the 1981 NCAA Division I-A football season as a member of the Southwest Conference. The Bears finished the season sixth in the SWC. In the Battle of the Brazos, the Bears beat Texas A&M for the fourth consecutive season. It was the longest winning streak the Bears had in the rivalry.
Team players drafted into the NFL
The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.| Player | Position | Round | Pick | Franchise |
| Walter Abercrombie | Running Back | 1 | 12 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Vann McElroy | Defensive Back | 3 | 64 | Oakland Raiders |
| Dennis Gentry | Running Back | 4 | 89 | Chicago Bears |