Baylor at SMU

Saturday, October 13, 1979

Baylor beat SMU 24–⁠21. It was their 62nd meeting; after it, SMU led the series 31–⁠24–⁠7.

AwayBaylor8–⁠4 in 1979
24
HomeSMU5–⁠6 in 1979
21

FinalHigh 80°F, low 66°FAttendance 65,101

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

SMU 57% to win. Baylor won as Elo’s underdog.

Baylor leads 40–⁠36–⁠7 in 83 meetings, counting the 21 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Baylor 48, SMU 45
2016Baylor 40, SMU 13
2015Baylor 56, SMU 21
2014Baylor 45, SMU 0
2012Baylor 59, SMU 24
2005Baylor 28, SMU 23

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