Grambling at SMU

Saturday, September 19, 1981 Share

SMU beat Grambling 59–⁠27. It was their first meeting; after it, SMU led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayGrambling0–⁠1 in 1981

HomeSMU10–⁠1 in 1981

FinalHigh 80°F, low 50°FAttendance 45,700

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

SMU 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

SMU leads 2–⁠0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1983	SMU 20, Grambling 13
1981	SMU 59, Grambling 27