Baylor at SMU

Saturday, October 10, 1981

No. 14 SMU beat Baylor 37–⁠20. It was their 64th meeting; after it, SMU led the series 32–⁠25–⁠7.

AwayBaylor5–⁠6 in 1981
20
Home14SMU10–⁠1 in 1981
37

FinalHigh 73°F, low 63°FAttendance 33,110

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

SMU 62% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Baylor leads 40–⁠36–⁠7 in 83 meetings, counting the 19 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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