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Florida at Mississippi State

Saturday, September 28, 1985

No. 11 Florida beat Mississippi State 36–⁠22. It was their 40th meeting; after it, Florida led the series 24–⁠14–⁠2.

Away11Florida9–⁠1–⁠1 in 1985
36
HomeMississippi State5–⁠6 in 1985
22

FinalHigh 75°F, low 47°FAttendance 34,588

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Florida 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every Florida–Mississippi State game

Florida leads 36–⁠19–⁠2 in 57 meetings, counting the 17 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Florida 23, Mississippi State 21
2024Florida 45, Mississippi State 28
2018Florida 13, Mississippi State 6
2010Mississippi State 10, Florida 7
2009Florida 29, Mississippi State 19
2005Florida 35, Mississippi State 9

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