Mississippi State at Southern Miss
Saturday, November 7, 1981 Share
No. 20 Southern Miss beat No. 15 Mississippi State 7–6. It was their 18th meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 10–7–1 as played.
FinalHigh 75°F, low 39°FAttendance 64,112
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Southern Miss 64% to win. Southern Miss pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.
Officially, Mississippi State leads 17–14–1; as played, 19–12–1 in 32 meetings, counting the 14 since this game.
Around this game
Mississippi State
- Next gameat LSUNov. 14, 1981
- SeasonMississippi State in 1981
- ProgramMississippi State history and records
Southern Miss
- Next gameat Florida StateNov. 14, 1981
- SeasonSouthern Miss in 1981
- ProgramSouthern Miss history and records