1985 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1985 Mississippi State Bulldogs football Southeastern Conference SEC 5–6 0–6 Emory Bellard 7th Melvin Robertson 7th Scott Field The 1985 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team represented Mississippi State University as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by seventh-year head coach Emory Bellard, the Bulldogs compiled an overall record of 5–6, with a mark of 0–6 in conference play, and finished in tenth place in the SEC. Head coach Emory Bellard was fired after the season, the Bulldogs' fourth consecutive losing season. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-11-28-sp-9173-story.html Mississippi State's Bellard Fired as Coach, Forecaster 1985-11-28 2015-12-25 Los Angeles Times Schedule 1985 AP September 7 w y Arkansas State Scott Field Starkville, MS 22–14 28,122 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110934950/msu-pulls-out-2214-victory-over-asu/ The Greenwood Commonwealth MSU pulls out 22–14 victory over ASU September 8, 1985 October 8, 2022 Newspapers.com September 14 w y Syracuse Scott Field Starkville, MS 30–3 26,832 https://www.newspapers.com/article/democrat-and-chronicle-mississipi-st-ro/134621565/ Democrat and Chronicle Mississippi St. routs SU, 30–3 September 15, 1985 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com September 21 w y y Southern Miss Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS 23–20 54,300 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/74520598/blitzing-bulldogs-scramble-eagles The Clarion-Ledger Blitzing Bulldogs scramble Eagles September 22, 1985 March 27, 2021 Newspapers.com September 28 l Florida 11 Scott Field Starkville, MS 22–36 34,588 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph-gators-defeat-missis/134621752/ The Macon Telegraph & News Gators defeat Mississippi State September 29, 1985 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com October 5 w y Memphis State Scott Field Starkville, MS 31–28 26,012 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-knoxville-news-sentinel-mississippi/134621835/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Mississippi State wins ob last-gasp field goal October 6, 1985 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com October 12 l y Kentucky Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY 19–33 58,345 Erratic Dooley leads Cats to win Lexington Herald-Leader Jerry Tipton October 13, 1985 C1, C6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86574104/erratic-dooley-leads-cats-to-win/ Newspapers.com October 19 w y Tulane Scott Field Starkville, MS 31–27 30,420 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87763190/state-escapes-tulane/ The Clarion-Ledger State escapes Tulane October 20, 1985 October 25, 2021 Newspapers.com October 26 l y Auburn 6 Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 9–21 68,700 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat-auburn-defeats-miss/134621945/ Tallahassee Democrat Auburn defeats Mississippi State October 27, 1985 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com November 2 l y Alabama Bryant–Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL rivalry 28–44 60,210 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71559642/ The Clarion-Ledger Alabama whets SEC taste in romp over State November 3, 1985 February 20, 2021 Newspapers.com November 16 l y LSU 19 rivalry Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA TigerVision 15–17 76,099 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-lsu-edges-state-171/134622080/ The Courier-Journal LSU edges State 17–15 as Hilliard gets 2 TDs November 17, 1985 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com November 23 l y Ole Miss Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS Egg Bowl 27–45 48,705 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-egged-on-ole-miss-trashes/134622186/ The Clarion-Ledger Egged-on Ole Miss trashes State 45–27 November 24, 1985 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com1985 Mississippi State Bulldogs Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 4, 2023 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/mississippi-state/1985-schedule.html Roster 1985 Mississippi State Bulldogs f Louis Clark TE y Louis Clark (wide receiver) 15 Jr Don Smith QB y Don Smith (running back) Artie Cosby K *Emory Bellard Season summary vs Ole Miss Egg Bowl Mississippi State Bulldogs; text-align:center collapsed Mississippi State Bulldogs (5–5) vs. Ole Miss Rebels (3–6–1) November 23, 1985 Ole Miss 7 10 21 7 Mississippi St 7 0 0 20 Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson, Mississippi 48,705 Box Score First quarter MSU – Don Smith 1-yard run (Artie Cosby kick), 7:29. Mississippi St 7–0. OM – J.R. Ambrose 38-yard pass from Mark Young (Bryan Owen kick), 1:06. Tie 7–7. Second quarter OM – Jamie Holder 13-yard pass from Mark Young (Bryan Owen kick), 13:56. Ole Miss 14–7. OM – Bryan Owen 41-yard field goal, 8:59. Ole Miss 17–7. Third quarter OM – Nathan Wonsley 2-yard run (Bryan Owen kick), 10:28. Ole Miss 24–7. OM – Nathan Wonsley 6-yard run (Bryan Owen kick), 6:43. Ole Miss 31–7. OM – Willie Goodloe 4-yard run (Bryan Owen kick), 2:33. Ole Miss 38–7. Fourth quarter MSU – Don Smith 1-yard run (run failed), 6:36. Ole Miss 38–13. MSU – Don Smith 1-yard run (Don Smith run), 3:51. Ole Miss 38–21. OM – Shawn Sykes 3-yard run (Bryan Owen kick), 1:16. Ole Miss 45–21. MSU – Louis Clark 35-yard pass from Don Smith (pass failed), 0:47. Ole Miss 45–27. Top passers OM – Mark Young – 10/19, 173 yards, 2 TD MSU – Don Smith – 13/28, 188 yards, TD Top rushers OM – Shawn Sykes – 12 rushes, 72 yards, TD MSU – Hank Phillips – 11 rushes, 33 yards Top receivers OM – J.R. Ambrose – 4 receptions, 82 yards, TD MSU – Louis Clark – 4 receptions, 81 yards, TD Emory Bellard's last game as MSU head coach right Emory Bellard Show – 1985 vs Ole Miss References Mississippi State Category:Mississippi State Bulldogs football seasons Mississippi State Bulldogs football