Southern Miss at Mississippi State

Saturday, October 21, 1972 Share

Mississippi State beat Southern Miss 26–⁠7. It was their 10th meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 8–⁠2 as played.

AwaySouthern Miss3–⁠7–⁠1 in 1972

HomeMississippi State4–⁠7 in 1972

FinalHigh 67°F, low 35°FAttendance 26,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Southern Miss 56% to win. Mississippi State won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Mississippi State leads 17–⁠14–⁠1; as played, 19–⁠12–⁠1 in 32 meetings, counting the 22 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Mississippi State 34, Southern Miss 17
2023	Mississippi State 41, Southern Miss 20
2019	Mississippi State 38, Southern Miss 15
2015	Mississippi State 34, Southern Miss 16
2014	Mississippi State 49, Southern Miss 0
1990	Mississippi State 13, Southern Miss 10