Vanderbilt at Mississippi State

Saturday, September 19, 1981 Share

No. 14 Mississippi State beat Vanderbilt 29–⁠9. It was their 13th meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 6–⁠5–⁠2.

AwayVanderbilt4–⁠7 in 1981

Home14Mississippi State8–⁠4 in 1981

FinalHigh 74°F, low 47°FAttendance 32,045

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Mississippi State 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Mississippi State leads 15–⁠7–⁠2 in 24 meetings, counting the 11 since this game.

Recent meetings
2021	Mississippi State 45, Vanderbilt 6
2020	Mississippi State 24, Vanderbilt 17
2014	Mississippi State 51, Vanderbilt 0
2009	Mississippi State 15, Vanderbilt 3
2008	Mississippi State 17, Vanderbilt 14
2004	Vanderbilt 31, Mississippi State 13