MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Interstat) — Mississippi State defeated Minnesota 38-13 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in an NCAA Football Bowl Division game at Huntington Bank Stadium. The visiting Bulldogs improved to 2-0, while the Golden Gophers fell to 1-1. Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor threw touchdown passes to Zion Ragins, Sanfrisco Magee and Anthony Evans III. Fluff Bothwell added touchdown runs, and Kyle Ferrie made a 52-yard field goal and extra points. Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey guided the Golden Gophers, who got a 44-yard field goal from L. Drzewiecki. Mississippi State’s defense, led by Jalen Smith, Jaray Bledsoe, Isaac Smith, Jardin Gilbert, Jett Jefferson, Marcus Williams and Tyler Lockhart, held Minnesota to 13 points. The Bulldogs scored in every quarter and pulled away after halftime. Mississippi State led 24-10 after three quarters. Mississippi State returns to action at South Carolina on Sept. 19, while Minnesota hosts Akron on Sept. 19.