Mississippi State at Southern Miss

Saturday, October 15, 1988 Share

Southern Miss beat Mississippi State 38–⁠21. It was their 25th meeting; after it, the series stood even at 12–⁠12–⁠1 as played.

AwayMississippi State1–⁠10 in 1988

HomeSouthern Miss10–⁠2 in 1988

FinalHigh 71°F, low 39°FAttendance 38,542

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Southern Miss 76% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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