Drake Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds
Series timeline
▲ Drake Bulldogs ahead (peak +2)
▼ Illinois State Redbirds ahead (peak +3)
Drake Bulldogs Illinois State Redbirds Tie Postseason One meeting per cell
Longest streaks: Drake Bulldogs 2 (1981–1982), Illinois State Redbirds 5 (1983–2005). Current: Drake Bulldogs 1.
Splits
| Split | Drake Bulldogs record |
|---|---|
| Regular season | 3-5 |
| Hosted by Drake Bulldogs | 0-2 |
| Hosted by Illinois State Redbirds | 3-3 |
| Last 8 seasons (1981 to 2007) | 3-5 |
| Largest Drake Bulldogs win | 42-35 (1982) |
| Largest Illinois State Redbirds win | 56-19 (2005) |
Every meeting
2000s
1980s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Oct 26, 1985 | Illinois State Redbirds | 10-3 | at Drake Bulldogs | Week 9 |
| 1984 | Sep 29, 1984 | Illinois State Redbirds | 28-0 | at Illinois State Redbirds | Week 6 |
| 1983 | Sep 24, 1983 | Illinois State Redbirds | 36-17 | at Drake Bulldogs | Week 5 |
| 1982 | Nov 13, 1982 | Drake Bulldogs | 42-35 | at Illinois State Redbirds | Week 11 |
| 1981 | Nov 14, 1981 | Drake Bulldogs | 13-10 | at Illinois State Redbirds | Week 11 |