Texas Tech at Mississippi State

Saturday, October 17, 1970 Share

Mississippi State beat No. 17 Texas Tech 20–⁠16. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 4–⁠2–⁠1.

Away17Texas Tech8–⁠4 in 1970

HomeMississippi State6–⁠5 in 1970

FinalHigh 65°F, low 39°FAttendance 19,050

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Texas Tech 60% to win. Mississippi State pulled the upset.

Mississippi State leads 4–⁠3–⁠1 in eight meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2021	Texas Tech 34, Mississippi State 7	Liberty Bowl
1970	Mississippi State 20, Texas Tech 16
1969	Mississippi State 30, Texas Tech 26
1968	Mississippi State 28, Texas Tech 28
1967	Mississippi State 7, Texas Tech 3
1964	Texas Tech 21, Mississippi State 7