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Mississippi State at Tennessee

Saturday, September 25, 1948

Mississippi State beat Tennessee 21–⁠6. It was their 15th meeting; after it, Tennessee led the series 9–⁠6 as played.

AwayMississippi State4–⁠4–⁠1 in 1948
21
HomeTennessee4–⁠4–⁠2 in 1948
6

FinalHigh 71°F, low 53°FAttendance 35,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Tennessee 56% to win. Mississippi State won as Elo’s underdog.

The series

Every Mississippi State–Tennessee game

Officially, Tennessee leads 30–⁠16–⁠1; as played, 31–⁠16–⁠1 in 48 meetings, counting the 33 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Tennessee 41, Mississippi State 34
2024Tennessee 33, Mississippi State 14
2019Tennessee 20, Mississippi State 10
2012Mississippi State 41, Tennessee 31
2008Tennessee 34, Mississippi State 3
2007Tennessee 33, Mississippi State 21

Around this game

Mississippi State

Tennessee