Columbus, Ohio, in October Mississippi State has never won a national title in a team sport in its 123-year history of competing in collegiate athletics. Notre Dame, on the other hand, has 34 victories, 11 of which have come in football. The Fighting Irish are tied with Alabama for most national titles at four. In addition to its No. 2 ranking in both the AP and Coaches' polls after its first 10 games, Mississippi State was also ranked No. 1 at one point this season. The Bulldogs fell out of the top spot when they lost to Auburn on Nov. 4. Auburn went on to lose to Alabama in the SEC Championship Game, while Mississippi State defeated South Carolina 24-7 to earn a berth in the Sugar Bowl against Florida Atlantic. The game was played on New Year's Day in Miami Gardens, Florida. It was the first time that the two teams had met on New Year's Day since 1989 when Mississippi State beat Auburn 31-30 in overtime. Florida Atlantic won that game 42-36. Mississippi State then proceeded to lose to Miami (Fla.) in the 2013 Peach Bowl 28-27 in double overtime. The Tigers finished the 2012 season 12-2 and were ranked No. 6 in both polls following their victory over Arkansas in the SEC Championship Game.