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Mississippi State defeats Minnesota in Big Ten and SEC matchup

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Mississippi State defeats Minnesota in Big Ten and SEC matchup

Summary

Mississippi State secured a 38-13 victory over Minnesota on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Bulldogs established an early lead by scoring on four consecutive first-half possessions, building a 28-6 advantage by halftime. Minnesota attempted a second-half rally when defensive players Joey Gerlach and Aydan West combined for a touchdown, but the offense failed to reach the end zone throughout the contest. Minnesota committed 12 penalties for 115 yards and struggled to establish a run game, ultimately abandoning rushing attempts entirely in the second half. This matchup marked the first meeting between the two programs and Minnesota's first home game against an SEC opponent since 1959. The Gophers are scheduled to host Akron next Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Mississippi State scored on every offensive drive during the first half.
•Bulldogs quarterback Kamario Taylor recorded three passing touchdowns and 86 rushing yards.
•Minnesota finished with 12 penalties and zero offensive touchdowns in the game.
•The Gophers defense scored their only points on a fumble recovery in the third quarter.
•Minnesota returns home to face Akron on September 19.

Latest Updates

11:09 PMYahoo Sports — Mississippi State controls the Gophers to win 13-38 in Minnesota
11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Gophers dismissed by Mississippi State, 38-13, in Big Ten-SEC matchup

What they're saying

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When Noah Kahan’s hit song “Northern Attitude” blared after the first quarter of the Gophers’ season opener against Eastern Illinois on Sept. 3, joyful fans sang along as if Huntington Bank Stadium was a concert venue. But at the same juncture Saturday, a Southeastern Conference opponent had traveled north and firmly put that same fanbase in a sullen attitude. Few treated it like karaoke. ...
— Yahoo Sports