Minnesota drops 38-13 decision to Mississippi State at Huntington Bank Stadium

The Minnesota Golden Gophers lost 38-13 to the Mississippi State Bulldogs on September 12, 2026, at Huntington Bank Stadium. Despite the final score, the Gophers limited their rotation, utilizing only 22 defensive players compared to 37 in their previous game. Quarterback Drake Lindsey played all 69 offensive snaps, though the team struggled to establish a run game. Linebacker Maverick Baranowski led the defensive effort with a team-high 77.9 PFF grade and nine total tackles. Offensive linemen Tony Nelson, Greg Johnson, and Nathan Roy earned the highest offensive grades of the night. Running back A.J. Turner returned to the field for the first time following a season-ending injury sustained last year.

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