Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss
Thursday, December 31, 1998, Independence Bowl Share
Ole Miss beat Texas Tech 35–18. It was their second meeting; after it, Ole Miss led the series 2–0.
FinalAttendance 46,862
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Texas Tech 61% to win. Ole Miss won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Texas Tech–Ole Miss gameOle Miss leads 4–3 in seven meetings, counting the five since this game.
| 2022 | Texas Tech 42, Ole Miss 25 | Texas Bowl |
| 2018 | Ole Miss 47, Texas Tech 27 | |
| 2008 | Ole Miss 47, Texas Tech 34 | Cotton Bowl |
| 2003 | Texas Tech 49, Ole Miss 45 | |
| 2002 | Texas Tech 42, Ole Miss 28 | |
| 1998 | Ole Miss 35, Texas Tech 18 | Independence Bowl |
Around this game
Texas Tech
- Next gameat Arizona StateSept. 6, 1999
- SeasonTexas Tech in 1998
- ProgramTexas Tech history and records
Ole Miss
- Next gameat MemphisSept. 4, 1999
- SeasonOle Miss in 1998
- ProgramOle Miss history and records