^National media generally use "Mississippi" in score listings and on first reference, but will frequently use "Ole Miss" on later reference. The school athletic department prefers "Ole Miss".
^The University of Mississippi partially extends into the census-designated place of University, which is completely within the city of Oxford. The U.S. Postal Service considers University to be a separate entity from Oxford.
^Mississippi State University is located within the census-designated place of Mississippi State, which encompasses the entire university campus. The campus does extend into the city limits of Starkville, but the U.S. Postal Service considers Mississippi State to be a separate entity.