Mississippi State at Louisville
Saturday, October 20, 1973 Share
Mississippi State beat Louisville 18–7. It was their first meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 1–0 as played.
FinalHigh 72°F, low 56°FAttendance 19,005
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Louisville 67% to win. Mississippi State pulled the upset.
The series
Every Mississippi State–Louisville gameOfficially, tied 3–3; as played, 5–1 in six meetings, counting the five since this game.
| 2019 | Louisville 38, Mississippi State 28 | Music City Bowl |
| 2017 | Mississippi State 31, Louisville 27 | TaxSlayer Bowl |
| 1976 | Mississippi State 30, Louisville 21 | |
| 1975 | Mississippi State 28, Louisville 14 | |
| 1974 | Mississippi State 56, Louisville 7 | |
| 1973 | Mississippi State 18, Louisville 7 |
Around this game
Mississippi State
- Next gamevs. Southern MissOct. 27, 1973
- SeasonMississippi State in 1973
- ProgramMississippi State history and records
Louisville
- Next gamevs. CincinnatiOct. 27, 1973
- SeasonLouisville in 1973
- ProgramLouisville history and records