Mississippi State at Memphis

Saturday, October 16, 1976

Mississippi State beat Memphis 42–⁠33. It was their 15th meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 12–⁠3 as played.

AwayMississippi State9–⁠2 in 1976 (0–⁠11 official)
42
HomeMemphis7–⁠4 in 1976 (8–⁠3 official)
33

FinalHigh 66°F, low 48°F, 0.02 in. of rainAttendance 51,704

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

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

Officially, Mississippi State leads 34–⁠12; as played, 35–⁠11 in 46 meetings, counting the 31 since this game.

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

Recent meetings
2022Mississippi State 49, Memphis 23
2021Memphis 31, Mississippi State 29
2011Mississippi State 59, Memphis 14
2010Mississippi State 49, Memphis 7
2003Mississippi State 35, Memphis 27
2002Mississippi State 29, Memphis 17

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