Mississippi State vs Minnesota Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 12th, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 09/11/2026, 10:18 PM ET

Mississippi State vs Minnesota Game Information

The Mississippi State Bulldogs will be on the road for the first time this season on Saturday, with a 3:30 PM matchup at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Mississippi State is undefeated this season heading into Saturday after a near 50-point win in game one; the Minnesota Golden Gophers are also undefeated and will stay home Saturday after a 52-point win a week ago. Stay in the news with our College Football Picks.

Mississippi State Preview

The Mississippi State defense was fantastic a week ago, giving up just 13 points on 278 total yards. Offensively, Mississippi State was phenomenal, scoring 62 points, including 41 in the first half, on 762 total yards of offense. Kamario Taylor led the Mississippi State offense a week ago, completing 22 passes for 354 yards and 4 scores, and ran the ball 6 times for 59 yards. Parker Puckett completed 5 passes for 63 yards. JJ Hill was the top ball carrier on the team with 118 yards and 2 touchdowns on 7 carries. Anthony Evans III led the team with 118 yards and 1 touchdown on 7 receptions. Marquis Johnson added 99 yards and 1 score on 3 catches, while Zion Ragins chipped in 45 yards and 1 touchdown on 3 catches.

Minnesota Preview

Offensively, Minnesota rolled a week ago, scoring 59 points after 35 in the first half on 495 yards. The Minnesota defense was stout, allowing 7 points on 110 yards. Drake Lindsay led the way for the Minnesota offense, completing 19 passes for 264 yards and 1 score in the game. Darius Taylor was the top ball carrier on the roster with 56 yards and 3 touchdowns on 14 carries, and Xavier Ford added 15 yards and 1 touchdown on 3 carries. Javon Tracy led all Minnesota receivers a week ago with 98 yards on 5 grabs.

Mississippi State vs Minnesota Pick

Mississippi State’s athleticism and ability to create explosive plays should be the difference in a competitive road matchup. Minnesota will attempt to slow the game down with its rushing attack, but the Bulldogs have enough strength up front to keep the Golden Gophers from controlling possession. Look for Mississippi State to make the plays to earn the road victory and cover.

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  • Pick: Mississippi State Bulldogs -1.5
  • Secondary: Over 55.5

Final Score Prediction: Mississippi State wins and cover 31-27.

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