North Texas at Mississippi State

Saturday, September 3, 1977 Share

Mississippi State beat North Texas 17–⁠15. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 7–⁠0 as played.

AwayNorth Texas9–⁠2 in 1977 (10–⁠1 official)

HomeMississippi State5–⁠6 in 1977 (0–⁠11 official)

FinalHigh 94°F, low 68°FAttendance 31,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Mississippi State 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Mississippi State leads 6–⁠2; as played, 8–⁠0 in eight meetings, counting the one 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