Mississippi State at Tennessee
Saturday, September 13, 1986 Share
Mississippi State beat No. 8 Tennessee 27–23. It was their 34th meeting; after it, Tennessee led the series 19–14–1 as played.
FinalHigh 82°F, low 56°FAttendance 89,897
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Tennessee 78% to win. Mississippi State pulled the upset.
The series
Every Mississippi State–Tennessee gameOfficially, Tennessee leads 30–16–1; as played, 31–16–1 in 48 meetings, counting the 14 since this game.
Around this game
Mississippi State
- Next gameat Southern MissSept. 20, 1986
- SeasonMississippi State in 1986
- ProgramMississippi State history and records
Tennessee
- Next gameat AuburnSept. 27, 1986
- SeasonTennessee in 1986
- ProgramTennessee history and records