Southern Miss at Mississippi State

Saturday, October 11, 1980 Share

Southern Miss beat Mississippi State 42–⁠14. It was their 17th meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 10–⁠6–⁠1 as played.

AwaySouthern Miss9–⁠3 in 1980

HomeMississippi State9–⁠3 in 1980

FinalHigh 91°F, low 59°FAttendance 36,211

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Southern Miss 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Mississippi State leads 17–⁠14–⁠1; as played, 19–⁠12–⁠1 in 32 meetings, counting the 15 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Mississippi State 34, Southern Miss 17
2023	Mississippi State 41, Southern Miss 20
2019	Mississippi State 38, Southern Miss 15
2015	Mississippi State 34, Southern Miss 16
2014	Mississippi State 49, Southern Miss 0
1990	Mississippi State 13, Southern Miss 10