Louisville at Mississippi State
Saturday, September 18, 1976 Share
Mississippi State beat Louisville 30–21. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 4–0 as played.
FinalHigh 89°F, low 64°FAttendance 27,000
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Mississippi State 84% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Louisville–Mississippi State gameOfficially, tied 3–3; as played, 5–1 in six meetings, counting the two since this game.
Mississippi State later forfeited this game; officially it’s Louisville’s win.
| 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
Louisville
- Next gamevs. DrakeSept. 25, 1976
- SeasonLouisville in 1976
- ProgramLouisville history and records
Mississippi State
- Next gameat FloridaSept. 25, 1976
- SeasonMississippi State in 1976
- ProgramMississippi State history and records