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The Mississippi State vs Auburn game of Week 9 will be an interesting clash between these two SEC West rivals. Both these teams are on equal footing, so it is difficult to predict the winner of this contest.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs have won four out of seven games this season. Last weekend saw them secure an unimpressive win over Arkansas, as both teams only put up single digits on the scoreboard (3-7). However, this win has built the momentum in their favor, as they are now on a two-game winning streak heading into Week 9.
On the other hand, the Auburn Tigers have been struggling after an impressive start to the 2023 campaign. They have won just three out of seven games and are yet to secure a conference win. The Tigers are currently on a three-game losing streak, after the 21-28 defeat to Ole Miss last weekend. Can coach Hugh Freeze turn the tide in favor of Auburn?
Mississippi State vs Auburn: Head-to-head
The Mississippi State vs Auburn rivalry dates back to 1905. That was when the debut game of this rivalry was played, with Auburn securing the win and whitewashing the Bulldogs, 18-0.
These teams have faced each other 96 times. Auburn leads the series 62-31-3, with their longest winning streak being of 11 games. This winning streak started in 1964 and came to an end in 1965, when both these teams tied the game 21-21.
Notable records in the Mississippi State vs Auburn series
The largest margin of victory in the Mississippi State vs Auburn rivalry was recorded during the 1970 season. This was when the Auburn Tigers dismantled the Bulldogs and humiliated them 56-0.
The smallest margin of victory was also secured by the Auburn Tigers. This was when both these teams struggled against each other in the 2008 campaign. In the end, the Tigers emerged victorious by a single point, with the final score reading 3-2.
When was the last time Mississippi State defeated Auburn?
The last time the Bulldogs emerged victorious in this rivalry was during the 2022 campaign. Mississippi State secured the win in overtime with a 39-33 final score. This also helped them record a two-game winning streak over their SEC West rivals.
When was the last time Auburn defeated Mississippi State?
It has been three years since Auburn recorded their last victory over the Bulldogs. This came during the 2020 season when the Tigers traveled to the home turf of Mississippi State. The Tigers went on to clinch an upset 24-10 victory over their SEC rivals.
