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Mississippi State Football News: 40 Years Ago Mississippi State Upset #1 Alabama in The Big Maroon Upset

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Defensive lineman Tyrone Keys #98 of the Chicago Bears looks on from the sideline during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field on September 30, 1984 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cowboys defeated the Bears 23-14. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tyrone Keys

Mississippi State Football Ended #1 Alabama’s Winning Streak in 1980

The Mississippi State football team (1-3), travels to Tuscaloosa this weekend to face the #2 Alabama Crimson Tide (5-0) in this rivalry game, given the nickname the Battle for Highway 82. Everyone knows this has been a one-sided rivalry with the Tide owning the advantage 81-16-3 and currently on a 12 game winning streak.