Tennessee vs. Mississippi State
Saturday, October 6, 1979 Share
Mississippi State beat No. 19 Tennessee 28–9. It was their 33rd meeting; after it, Tennessee led the series 19–13–1 as played.
FinalHigh 78°F, low 47°FAttendance 48,820
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Tennessee 60% to win. Mississippi State pulled the upset.
The series
Every Tennessee–Mississippi State gameOfficially, Tennessee leads 30–16–1; as played, 31–16–1 in 48 meetings, counting the 15 since this game.
Around this game
Tennessee
- Next gamevs. Georgia TechOct. 13, 1979
- SeasonTennessee in 1979
- ProgramTennessee history and records
Mississippi State
- Next gameat Florida StateOct. 13, 1979
- SeasonMississippi State in 1979
- ProgramMississippi State history and records