Florida State at Mississippi State

Saturday, October 14, 1978 Share

Mississippi State beat No. 15 Florida State 55–⁠27. It was their eighth meeting; after it, Florida State led the series 6–⁠2.

Away15Florida State8–⁠3 in 1978

HomeMississippi State6–⁠5 in 1978

FinalHigh 79°F, low 44°F, 0.34 in. of rainAttendance 36,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Florida State 54% to win. Mississippi State pulled the upset.

Florida State leads 7–⁠2 in nine meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1979	Florida State 17, Mississippi State 6
1978	Mississippi State 55, Florida State 27
1973	Mississippi State 37, Florida State 12
1972	Florida State 25, Mississippi State 21
1971	Florida State 27, Mississippi State 9
1969	Florida State 20, Mississippi State 17