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BYU vs Mississippi State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 BYU Cougars | 2 | Series level |
 Mississippi State Bulldogs | 2 |
Meetings since 2000: 4. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
2-2 Regular season
2-2 Last 4
27-35 Avg score
2 Longest BYU win run
Biggest BYU win 28-21 in 2016, a 7-point margin.
Biggest BYU loss 10-35 in 2017, a 25-point margin.
Every BYU vs Mississippi State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mississippi State win | Starkville | 10-35 |
| 2016 | BYU win | Provo | 28-21 |
| 2001 | BYU win | Starkville | 41-38 |
| 2000 | Mississippi State win | Provo | 28-44 |
Scores from the BYU perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2000.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 2000 is level at 2-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when BYU and Mississippi State meet.
How to watch BYU vs Mississippi State
When BYU and Mississippi State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the BYU radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the BYU vs Mississippi State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The BYU this season
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BYU vs Mississippi State: the essentials
BYU Cougars vs Mississippi State Bulldogs is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big 12 against the SEC (Power 4). The series since 2000 is level at 2-2. Across 4 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the BYU vs Mississippi State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the BYU Cougars team hub, the Big 12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Mississippi State against the whole conference, see Mississippi State vs the Big 12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between BYU and Mississippi State?
The series since 2000 is level at 2-2. The two programs have met 4 times on record.
How can I watch BYU vs Mississippi State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are BYU and Mississippi State in the same conference?
No. BYU plays in the Big 12. Mississippi State plays in the SEC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.