McNeese vs. Southern Miss
Saturday, December 13, 1980, Independence Bowl Share
Southern Miss beat McNeese 16–14. It was their first meeting; after it, Southern Miss led the series 1–0.
FinalTV: MizlouAttendance 42,600
MVPs Stephen Starring (McNeese State); N.G. Jearld Baylis (Southern Miss)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
McNeese 58% to win. Southern Miss won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every McNeese–Southern Miss gameSouthern Miss leads 2–0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.
| 2005 | Southern Miss 48, McNeese 20 | |
| 1980 | Southern Miss 16, McNeese 14 | Independence Bowl |
Around this game
McNeese
- Next gamevs. Southern IllinoisSept. 5, 1981
- SeasonMcNeese in 1980
- ProgramMcNeese history and records
Southern Miss
- Next gamevs. LouisianaSept. 5, 1981
- SeasonSouthern Miss in 1980
- ProgramSouthern Miss history and records