Memphis at Mississippi State
Saturday, September 5, 1981 Share
No. 14 Mississippi State beat Memphis 20–3. It was their 20th meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 15–5 as played.
FinalHigh 89°F, low 61°FAttendance 42,507
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Mississippi State 79% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Memphis–Mississippi State gameOfficially, Mississippi State leads 34–12; as played, 35–11 in 46 meetings, counting the 26 since this game.
Around this game
Memphis
- Next gameat Florida StateSept. 12, 1981
- SeasonMemphis in 1981
- ProgramMemphis history and records
Mississippi State
- Next gamevs. VanderbiltSept. 19, 1981
- SeasonMississippi State in 1981
- ProgramMississippi State history and records