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Mississippi State at Kentucky

Saturday, October 7, 1972

Kentucky beat Mississippi State 17–⁠13. It was their 12th meeting; after it, Kentucky led the series 7–⁠5 as played.

AwayMississippi State4–⁠7 in 1972
13
HomeKentucky3–⁠8 in 1972
17

FinalHigh 64°F, low 45°FAttendance 37,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Kentucky 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Mississippi State–Kentucky game

Officially, Kentucky leads 26–⁠25; as played, 26–⁠25 in 51 meetings, counting the 39 since this game.

Recent meetings
2023Kentucky 24, Mississippi State 3
2022Kentucky 27, Mississippi State 17
2021Mississippi State 31, Kentucky 17
2020Kentucky 24, Mississippi State 2
2019Mississippi State 28, Kentucky 13
2018Kentucky 28, Mississippi State 7

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