Mississippi State at Memphis
Saturday, September 23, 1978 Share
Mississippi State beat Memphis 44–14. It was their 17th meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 13–4 as played.
FinalHigh 79°F, low 64°FAttendance 49,238
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Memphis 51% to win. Mississippi State won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Mississippi State–Memphis gameOfficially, Mississippi State leads 34–12; as played, 35–11 in 46 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.
Around this game
Mississippi State
- Next gameat FloridaSept. 30, 1978
- SeasonMississippi State in 1978
- ProgramMississippi State history and records
Memphis
- Next gameat Texas A&MSept. 30, 1978
- SeasonMemphis in 1978
- ProgramMemphis history and records