Missouri vs. BYU

Friday, December 23, 1983, Holiday Bowl Share

No. 9 BYU beat Missouri 21–⁠17. It was their first meeting; after it, BYU led the series 1–⁠0 as played.

Neutral siteMissouri7–⁠5 in 1983

Neutral site9BYU11–⁠1 in 1983

FinalTV: ESPNAttendance 51,480Payout $412,093 per team (Wikipedia)Referee: Mack Gentry (SEC)

MVPs Steve Young (BYU); Bobby Bell (Missouri)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

BYU 71% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, BYU leads 1–⁠0; as played, 1–⁠1 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2015	Missouri 20, BYU 16
1983	BYU 21, Missouri 17	Holiday Bowl