Drake at Western Illinois
Saturday, September 17, 1983 Share
Western Illinois beat Drake 31–14. It was their third meeting; after it, Drake led the series 2–1.
FinalHigh 85°F, low 49°FAttendance 6,039
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Drake 50% to win. Western Illinois won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Drake–Western Illinois gameWestern Illinois leads 3–2 in five meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 2014 | Western Illinois 38, Drake 13 | |
| 1984 | Western Illinois 37, Drake 20 | |
| 1983 | Western Illinois 31, Drake 14 | |
| 1982 | Drake 31, Western Illinois 12 | |
| 1981 | Drake 21, Western Illinois 6 |
Around this game
Drake
- Next gamevs. Illinois StateSept. 24, 1983
- SeasonDrake in 1983
- ProgramDrake history and records
Western Illinois
- Next gameat Illinois StateOct. 29, 1983
- SeasonWestern Illinois in 1983
- ProgramWestern Illinois history and records