Minnesota hosts Mississippi State at Huntington Bank Stadium on September 12

The Minnesota Golden Gophers host the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a non-conference game scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, September 12. Minnesota enters the matchup with a 1-0 record, while Mississippi State also holds a 1-0 record following a 62-13 season-opening win against Louisiana-Monroe. Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor leads the offense after throwing for 354 yards and four touchdowns in the season opener. The Bulldogs are operating under defensive coordinator Zach Arnett, who returned to the program to implement an aggressive 3-3-5 scheme. Minnesota defensive coordinator Danny Collins faces the task of neutralizing a mobile quarterback and a versatile Mississippi State running game that featured production from both Fluff Bothwell and J.J. Hill last week.

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