| Year: | 1974 |
| Team: | Mississippi State Bulldogs |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Southeastern Conference |
| Short Conf: | SEC |
| Coachrank: | 17 |
| Aprank: | 17 |
| Record: | 9–3 |
| Conf Record: | 3–3 |
| Head Coach: | Bob Tyler |
| Hc Year: | 2nd |
| Stadium: | Scott Field Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium |
| Bowl: | Sun Bowl |
| Bowl Result: | W 26–24 vs. North Carolina |
The 1974 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team represented Mississippi State University during the 1974 NCAA Division I football season. Led by second-year coach Bob Tyler, the Bulldogs finished 9–3 and qualified for their first bowl game in 11 years. In addition, the Bulldogs finished ranked No. 17 in the final AP Poll, their first ranked finish in 17 seasons. Quarterback Rockey Felker was awarded SEC "Player of the Year" by the Nashville Banner. Defensive tackle Jimmy Webb was voted to multiple All-American teams.