Miami at Mississippi State
Saturday, October 17, 1981 Share
No. 16 Mississippi State beat No. 13 Miami 14–10. It was their third meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 2–1.
FinalHigh 83°F, low 60°FAttendance 33,225
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Mississippi State 57% to win. Mississippi State pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Miami–Mississippi State gameMiami leads 3–2 in five meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 1983 | Miami 31, Mississippi State 7 | |
| 1982 | Miami 31, Mississippi State 14 | |
| 1981 | Mississippi State 14, Miami 10 | |
| 1980 | Mississippi State 34, Miami 31 | |
| 1954 | Miami 27, Mississippi State 13 |
Around this game
Miami
- Next gameat East CarolinaOct. 24, 1981
- SeasonMiami in 1981
- ProgramMiami history and records
Mississippi State
- Next gameat AuburnOct. 24, 1981
- SeasonMississippi State in 1981
- ProgramMississippi State history and records