Mississippi State at Alabama
Saturday, November 3, 1979 Share
No. 1 Alabama beat Mississippi State 24–7. It was their 64th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 49–10–3 in the games on file.
FinalHigh 66°F, low 38°FAttendance 60,210
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Alabama 86% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Mississippi State–Alabama gameOfficially, Alabama leads 89–17–3 on the field, but two wins were vacated or forfeited.; as played, 87–17–3 in the 107 games on file; the official count covers all 109 meetings, counting the 45 since this game.
Around this game
Mississippi State
- Next gameat AuburnNov. 10, 1979
- SeasonMississippi State in 1979
- ProgramMississippi State history and records
Alabama
- Next gameat LSUNov. 10, 1979
- SeasonAlabama in 1979
- ProgramAlabama history and records