South Dakota at Drake
Saturday, October 23, 1971 Share
Drake beat South Dakota 49–7. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Drake led the series 4–2.
FinalHigh 60°F, low 54°F, 0.01 in. of rainAttendance 6,800
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Drake 90% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every South Dakota–Drake gameSouth Dakota leads 9–4 in 13 meetings, counting the seven 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
South Dakota
- Next gamevs. DrakeOct. 7, 1972
- SeasonSouth Dakota in 1971
- ProgramSouth Dakota history and records
Drake
- Next gameat North TexasOct. 30, 1971
- SeasonDrake in 1971
- ProgramDrake history and records