| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
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| Mississippi | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 | | Texas Christian | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
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| Team Stats |
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| Miss | TCU |
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| 1st Downs | 12 | 11 | | Rushing | 92 | 233 | | Passing | 137 | 20 | | Total Net Yards | 229 | 253 | | Average Gain Per Play | 0.00 | 0.00 | | Fumbles - Lost | 1 - 1 | 2 - 1 | | Penalties - Yards | 6 - 80 | 8 - 80 | | Interceptions - Yards | 0 - | 2 - |
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| Game Info |
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| Cotton Bowl | | Stadium | Cotton Bowl | | Location | Dallas, Texas | | Date | Jan 2, 1956 | | Attendance | 75,500 | | Conference | Miss: SEC
TCU: Southwest | | Head Coach | Miss: Johnny Vaught
TCU: Abe Martin | | AP Rank | Miss: 10
TCU: 6 | | Final AP Rank | Miss: 10
TCU: 6 | | Season Record | Miss: 10-1
TCU: 9-2 |
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