Drake at Southern Illinois

Saturday, October 8, 1983

Southern Illinois beat Drake 28–⁠9. It was their 12th meeting; after it, Southern Illinois led the series 7–⁠5.

AwayDrake1–⁠10 in 1983
9
HomeSouthern Illinois13–⁠1 in 1983
28

FinalHigh 78°F, low 42°FAttendance 14,700

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Southern Illinois 88% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Tied 7–⁠7 in 14 meetings, counting the two 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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