Mississippi State at Tennessee
Saturday, November 15, 2003 Share
No. 9 Tennessee beat Mississippi State 59–21. It was their 42nd meeting; after it, Tennessee led the series 26–15–1 as played.
Final at Neyland Stadium, KnoxvilleHigh 52°F, low 30°FAttendance 104,223
- At kickoff
- 45°F, overcast, calmWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (KTYS), 16 km from the stadium, 23 minutes after kickoff
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 21 |
| Tennessee | 14 | 14 | 24 | 7 | 59 |
Efficiency
| Mississippi State | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|
| −0.47 | First-down EPA | −0.16 |
| 0.08 | Second-down EPA | 0.09 |
| 0.18 | Third-down EPA | 1.05 |
From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Tennessee 89% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Mississippi State–Tennessee gameOfficially, Tennessee leads 30–16–1; as played, 31–16–1 in 48 meetings, counting the six since this game.
Around this game
Mississippi State
- Next gameat ArkansasNov. 22, 2003
- SeasonMississippi State in 2003
- ProgramMississippi State history and records
Tennessee
- Next gamevs. VanderbiltNov. 22, 2003
- SeasonTennessee in 2003
- ProgramTennessee history and records