Southern Miss at Mississippi State

Saturday, September 21, 1985 Share

Mississippi State beat Southern Miss 23–⁠20. It was their 22nd meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 12–⁠9–⁠1 as played.

AwaySouthern Miss7–⁠4 in 1985

HomeMississippi State5–⁠6 in 1985

FinalHigh 86°F, low 53°FAttendance 54,300

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Mississippi State 64% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Mississippi State leads 17–⁠14–⁠1; as played, 19–⁠12–⁠1 in 32 meetings, counting the 10 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