Mississippi State at Southern Miss

Saturday, September 20, 1986 Share

Southern Miss beat Mississippi State 28–⁠24. It was their 23rd meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 12–⁠10–⁠1 as played.

AwayMississippi State6–⁠5 in 1986

HomeSouthern Miss6–⁠5 in 1986

FinalHigh 90°F, low 70°F, 0.01 in. of rainAttendance 50,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Southern Miss 55% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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