1962 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1962 Mississippi State Bulldogs football Southeastern Conference SEC 3–6 2–5 Paul E. Davis 1st Scott FieldMississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium The 1962 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented Mississippi State University as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1962 NCAA University Division football season. In their first year under head coach Paul E. Davis, the team compiled an overall record of 3–6, with a mark of 2–5 in conference play, and finished 10th in the SEC. Schedule 1962 AP September 22 l Florida Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS 9–19 32,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-gators-rally-beat-sta/133341324/ The Tampa Tribune Gators rally, beat State 19–9 September 23, 1962 October 12, 2023 Newspapers.com October 6 w y Tennessee Crump Stadium Memphis, TN 7–6 22,013 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100539956/vols-are-stunned-76/ The Commercial Appeal Vols are stunned, 7–6 October 7, 1962 April 26, 2022 Newspapers.com October 12 w y Tulane Tulane Stadium New Orleans, LA 35–6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85677258/miss-state-slaughters-tulanes-green-wa/ The Clarion-Ledger Miss. State slaughters Tulane's Green Wave October 13, 1962 September 20, 2021 Newspapers.com October 20 w y y Houston Rice Stadium Houston, TX 9–3 16,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-state-snatches-victo/133341460/ The Birmingham News State snatches victory from Houston, 9–3 October 21, 1962 October 12, 2023 Newspapers.com October 27 l y Memphis State Scott Field Starkville, MS 7–28 29,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-tigers-prophecy-c/133341566/ The Commercial Appeal Tigers' prophecy comes true October 28, 1962 October 12, 2023 Newspapers.com November 3 l Alabama 2 Scott Field Starkville, MS rivalry 0–20 26,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bradenton-herald-namath-passes-runs/133341675/ The Bradenton Herald Namath passes, runs Tide to 18th straight, 20–0 November 4, 1962 October 12, 2023 Newspapers.com November 10 l y Auburn Cliff Hare Stadium Auburn, AL 3–9 35,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-decatur-daily-aus-george-rose-is-br/133341770/ The Decatur Daily AU's George Rose is bright star in win November 11, 1962 October 12, 2023 Newspapers.com November 17 l LSU 10 Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS rivalry 0–28 40,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-lsu-slaps-280/133341859/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram LSU slaps 28–0 defeat on Maroons November 18, 1962 October 12, 2023 Newspapers.com December 1 l y Ole Miss 3 Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS Egg Bowl 6–13 30,000 Ole Miss Overcomes Valiant State Effort To Climax Perfect Season In 13-6 Win: Bulldogs Fight Hard But Yield To Rival The Clarion-Ledger Wayne Thompson December 2, 1962 1B, 2B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99111827/ole-miss-overcomes-valiant-state-effort/ Newspapers.com1962 Mississippi State Bulldogs Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football October 12, 2023 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/mississippi-state/1962-schedule.html References Mississippi State Category:Mississippi State Bulldogs football seasons Mississippi State Bulldogs football