Mississippi State at Memphis
Saturday, October 28, 1961 Share
Mississippi State beat Memphis 23–16. It was their ninth meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 9–0 as played.
FinalHigh 77°F, low 53°FAttendance 30,092
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Memphis 78% to win. Mississippi State pulled the upset.
The series
Every Mississippi State–Memphis gameOfficially, Mississippi State leads 34–12; as played, 35–11 in 46 meetings, counting the 37 since this game.
Around this game
Mississippi State
- Next gameat AlabamaNov. 4, 1961
- SeasonMississippi State in 1961
- ProgramMississippi State history and records
Memphis
- Next gamevs. FurmanNov. 4, 1961
- SeasonMemphis in 1961
- ProgramMemphis history and records