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Mississippi State at Florida

Saturday, September 27, 1980

Florida beat Mississippi State 21–⁠15. It was their 35th meeting; after it, Florida led the series 20–⁠13–⁠2.

AwayMississippi State9–⁠3 in 1980
15
HomeFlorida8–⁠4 in 1980
21

FinalHigh 94°F, low 72°FAttendance 56,225

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Florida 51% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Mississippi State–Florida game

Florida leads 36–⁠19–⁠2 in 57 meetings, counting the 22 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

Around this game

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