Ole Miss at Memphis

Saturday, September 15, 1979 Share

Ole Miss beat Memphis 38–⁠34. It was their 33rd meeting; after it, Ole Miss led the series 28–⁠4–⁠1 as played.

AwayOle Miss4–⁠7 in 1979

HomeMemphis5–⁠6 in 1979

FinalHigh 74°F, low 56°FAttendance 53,166

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Memphis 54% to win. Ole Miss won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Ole Miss leads 47–⁠12–⁠2; as played, 49–⁠12–⁠2 in 63 meetings, counting the 30 since this game.