Northern Iowa at Drake
Saturday, September 7, 1985 Share
Drake beat Northern Iowa 24–9. It was their 31st meeting; after it, Drake led the series 19–11–1.
FinalHigh 95°F, low 74°FAttendance 14,718
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Northern Iowa 50% to win. Drake won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Northern Iowa–Drake gameDrake leads 19–16–1 in 36 meetings, counting the five since this game.
| 2026 | Northern Iowa 56, Drake 14 | |
| 2013 | Northern Iowa 45, Drake 14 | |
| 2007 | Northern Iowa 45, Drake 7 | |
| 2006 | Northern Iowa 48, Drake 7 | |
| 2005 | Northern Iowa 52, Drake 17 | |
| 1985 | Drake 24, Northern Iowa 9 |
Around this game
Northern Iowa
- Next gameat Kansas StateSept. 14, 1985
- SeasonNorthern Iowa in 1985
- ProgramNorthern Iowa history and records
Drake
- Next gameat IowaSept. 14, 1985
- SeasonDrake in 1985
- ProgramDrake history and records