| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| Tennessee | 7 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 41 |
Volunteers defeat Bulldogs 41-21
The reporter on record for this game passed out during pregame tailgating and never completed his assignment.
Players of the Game
Tennessee
Keith Gordon , QB
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mississippi State | Tennessee |
| First Downs | 24 | 22 |
| Total Offense | 447 | 501 |
| Rushes-YDS | 20-31 | 32-157 |
| Passing YDS | 416 | 344 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Total Yards | 447 | 628 |
| T.O.P. | 14:12 | 17:48 |