Mississippi State at Southern Miss

Saturday, October 8, 1983 Share

Southern Miss beat Mississippi State 31–⁠6. It was their 20th meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 10–⁠9–⁠1 as played.

AwayMississippi State3–⁠8 in 1983

HomeSouthern Miss7–⁠4 in 1983

FinalHigh 83°F, low 55°FAttendance 58,311

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Southern Miss 68% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Mississippi State leads 17–⁠14–⁠1; as played, 19–⁠12–⁠1 in 32 meetings, counting the 12 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025	Mississippi State 34, Southern Miss 17
2023	Mississippi State 41, Southern Miss 20
2019	Mississippi State 38, Southern Miss 15
2015	Mississippi State 34, Southern Miss 16
2014	Mississippi State 49, Southern Miss 0
1990	Mississippi State 13, Southern Miss 10