5 Interesting facts about the Mississippi State vs Texas rivalry ahead of Week 5 CFB Matchup

The Minnesota State Bulldogs and Texas Longhorns will meet in Week 5 of the college football season. The Bulldogs are 1-3, while the Longhorns are 4-0.

Ahead of their showdown, let's take a look at the interesting facts about the rivalry between the sides.

5 Interesting facts about the Mississippi State vs Texas rivalry

Here are five noteworthy facts about the series:

1. Mostly Texas exclusive

Three out of the past four matchups between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Texas Longhorns have been played in Texas. The only game not played in Texas was the 1991 matchup held in Starkville.

2. Austin defensive masterclasses

In this series, games that take place in Austin, Texas, have seen some phenomenal defensive displays over the years. In the 1921 game, the Longhorns limited the Bulldogs to a paltry seven points, while in the 1992 game, the Bulldogs returned the favor, holding the Longhorns to just 10 points.

Today's game takes place in Austin, Texas. Let's see whether the streak continues.

3. 8-3 regular season records

The Texas Longhorns and Mississippi State Bulldogs had similar 8-3 records heading into their most recent match. The game was the 1999 Cotton Bowl Classic, and the Longhorns went on to win with a 38-11 scoreline.

4. First conference game

The fifth matchup between the Bulldogs and Longhorns will be their first conference game. The Longhorns were part of the Big 12 conference the last time they faced off.

5. Smallest Margin of Victory

The smallest margin of victory in the series was the Bulldogs 13-6 win over the Longhorns in 1991. The game was played at Starkville on Saturday, September 7, 1991.

Mississippi State vs Texas football Head-to-Head

The Mississippi State Bulldogs and Texas Longhorns have met up four times in the past. The series is tied at two wins for each program.

The first game was played on Friday, November 11, 1921, while the most recent game was played on Friday, January 1, 1998. The Texas Longhorns were on a two-game winning streak before the Bulldogs snapped it with their 1998 New Year's Day win.

When was the last time Mississippi State defeated Texas?

The last time that the Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated the Texas Longhorns was on Friday, January 1, 1998. The game was played at a neutral venue, and the Bulldogs blew their opponents out of the water with an 11-38 scoreline.

When was the last time Texas defeated Mississippi State?

The last time that the Texas Longhorns defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs was on Saturday, September 5, 1992. The game was played in Austin, Texas and ended 28-10 in favor of the Longhorns.

Who is favored in Mississippi State vs Texas?

The Texas Longhorns are the heavy favorites for tonight's game. The Longhorns are unbeaten to start the season and are top of the AP rankings at the moment. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, have already lost three out of four games to start the season.

According to BET MGM, the Longhorns are favored by 38.5 points.

Here's a look at the odds across the boards:

• Spread: Texas -38.5
• Over/under: 62.5
• Moneyline: N/A

Hence, it's clear that the Longhorns are tipped to win their first SEC game of the season against a Bulldogs side that has looked devoid of inspiration so far.