Mississippi State vs. Nebraska

Saturday, December 27, 1980, Sun Bowl Share

No. 8 Nebraska beat No. 17 Mississippi State 31–⁠17. It was their only meeting on record.

Neutral site17Mississippi State9–⁠3 in 1980

Neutral site8Nebraska10–⁠2 in 1980

FinalTV: CBSAttendance 34,723Referee: Gene Wurtz (WAC)

MVP Jeff Quinn (QB, Nebraska)Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Nebraska 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Nebraska leads 1–⁠0 in their only meeting.