Mississippi State vs. Tennessee
Saturday, December 5, 1998, SEC Championship Game Share
No. 1 Tennessee beat No. 25 Mississippi State 24–14. It was their 40th meeting; after it, Tennessee led the series 24–15–1 as played.
FinalTV: ABCAttendance 74,795Referee: Steve Shaw
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Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Tennessee 73% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Mississippi State–Tennessee gameOfficially, Tennessee leads 30–16–1; as played, 31–16–1 in 48 meetings, counting the eight since this game.
Around this game
Mississippi State
- Next gamevs. TexasJan. 1, 1999, Cotton Bowl
- SeasonMississippi State in 1998
- ProgramMississippi State history and records
Tennessee
- Next gamevs. Florida StateJan. 4, 1999, Fiesta Bowl
- SeasonTennessee in 1998
- ProgramTennessee history and records