Mississippi State at Southern Miss

Saturday, October 7, 1978 Share

Southern Miss beat Mississippi State 22–⁠17. It was their 15th meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 10–⁠4–⁠1 as played.

AwayMississippi State6–⁠5 in 1978

HomeSouthern Miss7–⁠4 in 1978

FinalHigh 77°F, low 45°FAttendance 31,720

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

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

Officially, Mississippi State leads 17–⁠14–⁠1; as played, 19–⁠12–⁠1 in 32 meetings, counting the 17 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