1996 Mississippi State Bulldogs
Head Coach: Jackie Sherrill (6th season)
Stadium: Scott Field, Starkville, MS
Record: 5-6
Previous: 1995
Next: 1997
Schedule/Results[]
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/7 | @ Memphis | W | 31-10 | 1-0 |
| 9/21 | Louisiana Tech | L | 23-38 | 1-1 |
| 9/28 | @ South Carolina | W | 14-10 | 2-1 |
| 10/5 | Georgia | L | 19-38 | 2-2 |
| 10/12 | Auburn | L | 15-49 | 2-3 |
| 10/26 | @ LSU | L | 20-28 | 2-4 |
| 11/2 | NE Louisiana | W | 59-0 | 3-4 |
| 11/9 | @ Kentucky | L | 21-24 | 3-5 |
| 11/16 | Alabama | W | 17-16 | 4-5 |
| 11/23 | Arkansas | L | 13-16 (OT) | 4-6 |
| 11/30 | @ Ole Miss | W | 17-0 | 5-6 |