SMU at Arizona

Saturday, October 5, 1985

Arizona beat No. 3 SMU 28–⁠6. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–⁠1.

Away3SMU6–⁠5 in 1985
6
HomeArizona8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1985
28

FinalHigh 94°F, low 66°FAttendance 52,114

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

SMU 55% to win. Arizona pulled the upset.

SMU leads 2–⁠1 in three meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2025SMU 24, Arizona 19Holiday Bowl
1985Arizona 28, SMU 6
1938SMU 29, Arizona 7

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