Millsaps–Mississippi College rivalry
| Teams | |
|---|---|
| First meeting | 1920 Mississippi College 60, Millsaps 0 |
| Latest meeting | September 7, 2013 Millsaps 52, Mississippi College 19 |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 52 |
| All-time series | Mississippi College leads, 31–15–6 |
| Largest victory | Mississippi College, 60–0 (1920) |
| Longest win streak | Mississippi College, 7 (1937–1946) |
| Current win streak | Millsaps, 2 (2012–present) |
Locations in Mississippi
Locations of Millsaps College and Mississippi College
The Millsaps–Mississippi College rivalry is a sports rivalry between the Millsaps College Majors and the Mississippi College Choctaws. It chiefly manifests in the college football matchup, known as the Backyard Brawl as both schools are located near to Jackson, Mississippi. The colleges compete in Division III of the NCAA, Mississippi College in the American Southwest Conference (ASC) and Millsaps in the Southern Athletic Association (SAA).
The two schools met nearly every year in various sports from 1920 through spring 1960, after which time the series was cancelled when a fight broke out at a men's basketball game. The college football series was resumed in 2000. Mississippi College leads it 31–15–6.