Mississippi State at Florida State

Saturday, October 13, 1979 Share

No. 9 Florida State beat Mississippi State 17–⁠6. It was their ninth meeting; Florida State leads the series 7–⁠2.

AwayMississippi State3–⁠8 in 1979

Home9Florida State11–⁠1 in 1979

FinalHigh 81°F, low 56°FAttendance 48,701

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Florida State 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Florida State leads 7–⁠2 in nine meetings.

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