Mississippi State at Southern Miss

Saturday, October 17, 1987 Share

Southern Miss beat Mississippi State 18–⁠14. It was their 24th meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 12–⁠11–⁠1 as played.

AwayMississippi State4–⁠7 in 1987

HomeSouthern Miss6–⁠5 in 1987

FinalHigh 78°F, low 40°FAttendance 40,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Southern Miss 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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