TCU vs. SMU

Saturday, September 27, 1986

SMU beat TCU 31–⁠21. It was the 68th of their 103 meetings on file (of 104); after it, SMU led the series 33–⁠28–⁠7 in the games on file.

Neutral siteTCU3–⁠8 in 1986
21
Neutral siteSMU6–⁠5 in 1986
31

FinalHigh 92°F, low 77°FAttendance 35,481

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

SMU 68% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, TCU leads 54–⁠42–⁠7; as played, 54–⁠42–⁠7 in the 103 games on file; the official count covers all 104 meetings, counting the 35 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025TCU 35, SMU 24
2024SMU 66, TCU 42
2023TCU 34, SMU 17
2022TCU 42, SMU 34
2021SMU 42, TCU 34
2019SMU 41, TCU 38

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