Mississippi State at Florida State

Saturday, October 9, 1971 Share

Florida State beat Mississippi State 27–⁠9. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Florida State led the series 5–⁠0.

AwayMississippi State2–⁠9 in 1971

HomeFlorida State8–⁠4 in 1971

FinalHigh 76°F, low 68°F, 2.3 in. of rainAttendance 27,415

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Florida State 82% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Florida State leads 7–⁠2 in nine meetings, counting the four since this game.

Recent meetings
1979	Florida State 17, Mississippi State 6
1978	Mississippi State 55, Florida State 27
1973	Mississippi State 37, Florida State 12
1972	Florida State 25, Mississippi State 21
1971	Florida State 27, Mississippi State 9
1969	Florida State 20, Mississippi State 17