ESPN College GameDay crew splits picks for Minnesota versus Mississippi State game

The ESPN College GameDay crew provided individual predictions for the upcoming nonconference matchup between Minnesota and Mississippi State. Analysts Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, and Kirk Herbstreit selected the Gophers to win the contest, citing defensive performance and game management. Conversely, Nick Saban and Glen Powell chose the Bulldogs, highlighting the play of quarterback Kamario Taylor. Mississippi State is expected to pursue a high-tempo offensive approach with 90 expected snaps, while Minnesota plans to control the pace of the game. The matchup features a stylistic clash between the Big Ten and SEC programs, with the crew divided on the outcome. The analysis comes ahead of the Saturday kickoff as both teams prepare for the nonconference clash.

• 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN College GameDay crew favors Minnesota over Mississippi State