Gophers struggle with penalties in loss to Mississippi State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Minnesota Gophers lost 38-12 to Mississippi State in Week 2 on September 14, 2026. Head coach P.J. Fleck attributed the defeat to 12 penalties totaling 115 yards, impacting their performance significantly. Minnesota managed only 13 rushing yards, as the Bulldogs dominated the game with 252 rushing yards and 26 first downs. Despite the loss, Fleck expressed confidence in the game plan and the coaching staff ahead of next week's matchup against Akron.
- •Minnesota Gophers lost 38-12 to Mississippi State
- •The Gophers committed 12 penalties, totaling 115 yards
- •Minnesota managed only 13 rushing yards
- •P.J. Fleck praised the game plan despite the loss
- •Next game is against Akron
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — P.J. Fleck points to 12 penalties as Gophers' downfall vs. Mississippi State: 'I loved our game plan'
"The Gophers struggled to get out of their own way against Mississippi State in Week 2.
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