Drake at South Dakota
Saturday, October 16, 1954 Share
South Dakota beat Drake 33–26. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Drake led the series 3–2.
FinalHigh 66°F, low 30°FAttendance 3,500
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Drake 72% to win. South Dakota pulled the upset.
The series
Every Drake–South Dakota gameSouth Dakota leads 9–4 in 13 meetings, counting the eight since this game.
| 2025 | South Dakota 38, Drake 17 | FCS Championship – First Round |
| 2025 | South Dakota 42, Drake 21 | |
| 2024 | South Dakota 42, Drake 3 | |
| 2017 | South Dakota 77, Drake 7 | |
| 2015 | South Dakota 52, Drake 0 | |
| 2009 | South Dakota 51, Drake 21 |
Around this game
Drake
- Next gamevs. BradleyOct. 23, 1954
- SeasonDrake in 1954
- ProgramDrake history and records
South Dakota
- SeasonSouth Dakota in 1954
- ProgramSouth Dakota history and records