Mississippi State defeats Minnesota 38-13 at Huntington Bank Stadium

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

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Mississippi State secured a 38-13 victory over Minnesota on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Bulldogs gained an early advantage by scoring touchdowns on their first four offensive drives. Quarterback Kamario Taylor recorded 227 passing yards with three touchdowns and added 86 rushing yards on 13 carries. The Mississippi State defense held the Golden Gophers to 13 total rushing yards and prevented any offensive touchdowns during the game. Fluff Bothwell led the team's ground game with 113 rushing yards behind an offensive line that allowed no sacks throughout the contest. This performance marked the first time in 46 years that Mississippi State beat a Big Ten opponent on the road. The team will travel to face South Carolina for its next game.

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  • Mississippi State beat Minnesota 38-13 at Huntington Bank Stadium.
  • Kamario Taylor completed 73% of his passes for 227 yards and three touchdowns.
  • The Bulldogs' offensive line allowed zero sacks and paved the way for 252 rushing yards.
  • Minnesota was held to 13 total rushing yards and zero offensive touchdowns.
  • Mississippi State will face South Carolina in its upcoming matchup.
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The fun is in the winning, as Jeff Lebby put it. It’s even more fun with a tight-knit group. It had been 46 years since Mississippi State played a Big Ten team and beat them at their place. That changed on Saturday, when the Bulldogs took down Minnesota 38-13 on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium. State scored a touchdown on its first four drives, building a lead that was ultimately ...

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