Southern Illinois at Drake

Saturday, November 10, 1979

Southern Illinois beat Drake 22–⁠21. It was their eighth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 4–⁠4.

AwaySouthern Illinois8–⁠3 in 1979
22
HomeDrake3–⁠8 in 1979
21

FinalHigh 35°F, low 21°FAttendance 5,070

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Southern Illinois 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 7–⁠7 in 14 meetings, counting the six since this game.

Recent meetings
1985Drake 31, Southern Illinois 6
1984Drake 20, Southern Illinois 17
1983Southern Illinois 28, Drake 9
1982Southern Illinois 24, Drake 17
1981Drake 22, Southern Illinois 17
1980Southern Illinois 34, Drake 28

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