Southern Miss at Mississippi State

Saturday, October 22, 1977 Share

Southern Miss beat Mississippi State 14–⁠7. It was their 14th meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 10–⁠3–⁠1 as played.

AwaySouthern Miss6–⁠6 in 1977

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

FinalHigh 75°F, low 43°FAttendance 36,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Mississippi State 71% to win. Southern Miss pulled the upset.

Officially, Mississippi State leads 17–⁠14–⁠1; as played, 19–⁠12–⁠1 in 32 meetings, counting the 18 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Mississippi State 34, Southern Miss 17
2023	Mississippi State 41, Southern Miss 20
2019	Mississippi State 38, Southern Miss 15
2015	Mississippi State 34, Southern Miss 16
2014	Mississippi State 49, Southern Miss 0
1990	Mississippi State 13, Southern Miss 10