Mississippi State at Tennessee

Saturday, September 24, 1955 Share

Mississippi State beat Tennessee 13–⁠7. It was their 22nd meeting; after it, Tennessee led the series 13–⁠9 as played.

AwayMississippi State6–⁠4 in 1955

HomeTennessee6–⁠3–⁠1 in 1955

FinalHigh 95°F, low 74°FAttendance 16,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Tennessee 50% to win. Mississippi State won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Tennessee leads 30–⁠16–⁠1; as played, 31–⁠16–⁠1 in 48 meetings, counting the 26 since this game.

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