Mississippi State defeats Minnesota in 38-13 victory at Huntington Bank Stadium

The Minnesota Golden Gophers dropped to 1-1 after a 38-13 home loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs on September 12, 2026. Mississippi State scored on each of its four first-half possessions, building a lead through efficient third-down conversions and strong rushing production. Minnesota finished the game with 13 total rushing yards and failed to score an offensive touchdown, with its lone score coming from a defensive strip sack. The Gophers struggled with discipline, committing 12 penalties compared to six for the Bulldogs. Head coach P.J. Fleck attributed the limited workload of running back Darius Taylor to an injury sustained in the season opener. Minnesota has now lost four consecutive non-conference games against Power 4 opponents dating back to 2023.

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