The skit is called “Two Sammies” featuring Kevin Nealon and Dana Carvey. They look through the TV Guide and see Mississippi State is playing Auburn on tape delay.
Phil Hartman and Nora Dunn (not seen in above video) also appeared in the skit. The premise of the it is two guys named “Sammy” who hang out in their basement drinking beer and watching TV. It’s not exactly stellar comedy, but it’s pretty unusual that Mississippi State – or any SEC team – would be mentioned in a New York City based comedy show.
Just in case you want to participate in the same activity, you can watch the full 1986 Mississippi State vs.