Mississippi State at Syracuse
Saturday, September 6, 1986 Share
Mississippi State beat Syracuse 24–17. It was their second meeting; Mississippi State leads the series 2–0.
FinalHigh 67°F, low 50°FAttendance 34,216
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Syracuse 69% to win. Mississippi State pulled the upset.
The series
Every Mississippi State–Syracuse gameMississippi State leads 2–0 in two meetings.
| 1986 | Mississippi State 24, Syracuse 17 | |
| 1985 | Mississippi State 30, Syracuse 3 |
Around this game
Mississippi State
- Next gameat TennesseeSept. 13, 1986
- SeasonMississippi State in 1986
- ProgramMississippi State history and records
Syracuse
- Next gameat ArmySept. 13, 1986
- SeasonSyracuse in 1986
- ProgramSyracuse history and records