Mississippi State Football Team History
Mississippi State Bulldogs
University of Mississippi State
Starkville, MS
Founded: 1878 Stadium: Scott Field Capacity: 55,082 Colors: Maroon & White Coach: Paul J. Davis Conference: Southeastern-
1962 Season Highlights
Paul J. Davis enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Mississippi State.
1962 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 22 vs.
Florida
9
19
L
@ Jackson, MS
Sat., Oct. 6 @
Tennessee
7
6
W
@ Memphis, TN
Fri., Oct. 12 @
Tulane
35
6
W
Sat., Oct. 20 @
Houston
9
3
W
Sat., Oct. 27 vs.
Memphis
7
28
L
Sat., Nov. 3 vs.
Alabama
0
20
L
Sat., Nov. 10 @
Auburn
3
9
L
Sat., Nov. 17 vs.
Louisiana State
0
28
L
@ Jackson, MS
Sat., Dec. 1 @
Mississippi
6
13
L
1962 Season Totals
Record 3-6
Points Scored 76
Scoring Average 8.4
Points Allowed 132
Defense Average 14.7
Opponents Record 61-30
Conference Record 2-5
Home Record 0-4
Away Record 3-2
1962 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1962 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1962 All Southeastern Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
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