Mississippi State vs. North Texas

Saturday, September 9, 1978 Share

Mississippi State beat North Texas 17–⁠5. It was their eighth meeting; Mississippi State leads the series 8–⁠0 as played.

Neutral siteMississippi State6–⁠5 in 1978

Neutral siteNorth Texas9–⁠2 in 1978

FinalHigh 86°F, low 69°F, 0.15 in. of rainAttendance 21,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

North Texas 57% to win. Mississippi State won as Elo’s underdog.

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

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