Mississippi State at Southern Miss

Saturday, September 9, 1989 Share

Mississippi State beat No. 18 Southern Miss 26–⁠23. It was their 26th meeting; after it, Mississippi State led the series 13–⁠12–⁠1 as played.

AwayMississippi State5–⁠6 in 1989

Home18Southern Miss5–⁠6 in 1989

FinalHigh 92°F, low 76°F, 0.45 in. of rainAttendance 34,189

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Southern Miss 80% to win. Mississippi State pulled the upset.

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