North Texas at Mississippi State

Saturday, September 4, 1976 Share

Mississippi State beat North Texas 7–⁠0. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 6–⁠0 as played.

AwayNorth Texas6–⁠5 in 1976 (7–⁠4 official)

HomeMississippi State9–⁠2 in 1976 (0–⁠11 official)

FinalHigh 88°F, low 68°F, 0.6 in. of rainAttendance 29,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Mississippi State 65% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Mississippi State leads 6–⁠2; as played, 8–⁠0 in eight meetings, counting the two since this game.

Mississippi State later forfeited this game; officially it’s North Texas’s win.

Recent meetings
1978	Mississippi State 17, North Texas 5
1977	Mississippi State 17, North Texas 15
1976	Mississippi State 7, North Texas 0
1975	Mississippi State 15, North Texas 12
1955	Mississippi State 20, North Texas 7
1954	Mississippi State 48, North Texas 26