Southern Miss at Mississippi State

Saturday, October 6, 1984 Share

Mississippi State beat Southern Miss 27–⁠18. It was their 21st meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 11–⁠9–⁠1 as played.

AwaySouthern Miss4–⁠7 in 1984

HomeMississippi State4–⁠7 in 1984

FinalHigh 82°F, low 48°FAttendance 50,136

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Mississippi State 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Mississippi State leads 17–⁠14–⁠1; as played, 19–⁠12–⁠1 in 32 meetings, counting the 11 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