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Florida at Mississippi State

Saturday, September 29, 1979

Mississippi State beat Florida 24–⁠10. It was their 34th meeting; after it, Florida led the series 19–⁠13–⁠2.

AwayFlorida0–⁠10–⁠1 in 1979
10
HomeMississippi State3–⁠8 in 1979
24

FinalHigh 84°F, low 61°FAttendance 38,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Mississippi State 57% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Florida–Mississippi State game

Florida leads 36–⁠19–⁠2 in 57 meetings, counting the 23 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Florida 23, Mississippi State 21
2024Florida 45, Mississippi State 28
2018Florida 13, Mississippi State 6
2010Mississippi State 10, Florida 7
2009Florida 29, Mississippi State 19
2005Florida 35, Mississippi State 9

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