Week 3
Final
1956 Southeastern
MSST HOU
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Alabama | 2 | 7 | .222 |
 Auburn | 7 | 3 | .700 |
 Florida | 6 | 3 | .667 |
 Georgia | 3 | 6 | .333 |
 Georgia Tech | 10 | 1 | .909 |
 Kentucky | 6 | 4 | .600 |
 LSU | 3 | 7 | .300 |
 Ole Miss | 7 | 3 | .700 |
 Mississippi State | 4 | 6 | .400 |
 Tulane | 6 | 4 | .600 |
 Vanderbilt | 5 | 5 | .500 |
 Tennessee | 10 | 1 | .909 |
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Oklahoma State | 3 | 5 | .375 |
 Tulsa | 7 | 2 | .778 |
Wichita State | 4 | 6 | .400 |
Detroit Mercy | 2 | 8 | .200 |
 Houston | 7 | 2 | .778 |
Game Summary
The Houston Cougars emerged victorious over the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 18 to 7, on September 29, 1956.