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Mississippi State at Tennessee

Saturday, October 7, 1961

Tennessee beat Mississippi State 17–⁠3. It was their 27th meeting; after it, Tennessee led the series 17–⁠9–⁠1 as played.

AwayMississippi State5–⁠5 in 1961
3
HomeTennessee6–⁠4 in 1961
17

FinalHigh 72°F, low 46°FAttendance 31,600

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Tennessee 64% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Mississippi State–Tennessee game

Officially, Tennessee leads 30–⁠16–⁠1; as played, 31–⁠16–⁠1 in 48 meetings, counting the 21 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