Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-0) vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (1-0)
September 12, 2026 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Golden Gophers -1.5 / Mississippi State Bulldogs +1.5; Over/Under: 54.5
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The Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Minnesota Golden Gophers meet in week 2 college football action from Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Prediction.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Recap
The Mississippi State Bulldogs come into this game looking to add on to their 62-13 win over Louisiana-Monroe last time out to sit at 1-0 this season. After this game, Mississippi State will head on the road again for a game against South Carolina.
Bulldogs Looking For Signature Road Win
Kamario Taylor completed 22 of 34 passes for 354 yards and 4 touchdowns, while adding 59 rushing yards and a touchdown on 6 carries. Parker Puckett completed 5 of 8 passes for 63 yards. J.J. Hill led the Bulldogs in rushing with 118 yards and 2 touchdowns on 7 carries, while Xavier Gayten added a rushing touchdown. Anthony Evans III caught 7 passes for 118 yards and a touchdown, Marquis Johnson had 3 receptions for 99 yards and a touchdown, and Zion Ragins and Sanfrisco Magee each caught a touchdown pass. On defense, Jalen Smith recorded a team-high 8 total tackles. Trevion Williams logged 1 sack, while Dealyn Evans and Amaree Williams split a sack.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Recap
The Minnesota Golden Gophers come into this game looking to add on to their 59-7 win over Eastern Illinois last time out to sit at 1-0 on the year. After this game, Minnesota will take on Akron at home.
Golden Gophers Looking For Another Strong Showing
Drake Lindsey completed 19 of 24 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown, while Max Shikenjanski went 3 for 3 for 50 yards and Brady Palmer finished 4 of 6 for 34 yards. Darius Taylor led the Golden Gophers on the ground with 56 yards and 3 touchdowns on 14 carries, while Xavier Ford and Max Shikenjanski each added a rushing score. Javon Tracy led all receivers with 5 receptions for 98 yards, and Pierce Walsh hauled in Minnesota’s lone receiving touchdown. On defense, Maverick Baranowski posted a team-high 6 total tackles, TJ Bush Jr. recorded the team’s only sack, and Javon Tracy scored 2 defensive touchdowns.
Mississippi State Bulldogs @ Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Trends: Week 2
Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win
- Minnesota has won each of its last eight games at Huntington Bank Stadium.
- Mississippi State has lost each of its last four road games in September.
- Minnesota has covered the spread in each of its last four games.
- Mississippi State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Mississippi State has lost the first half in each of its last 11 games as a road underdog.
- Minnesota has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Why the Mississippi State Bulldogs will win
- Mississippi State has won six of its last seven games against non-conference opponents.
- Mississippi State has covered the spread in each of its last six games in September.
- Mississippi State has won the first quarter in four of its last five games as a road underdog.
- Mississippi State has won the first half in six of its last seven games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Mississippi State’s last four games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Minnesota’s last four home games in September have gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Player Prop Facts
- Drake Lindsey has thrown zero interceptions in six consecutive games – equal-longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 2.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, J.J. Hill ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (16.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Minnesota ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Minnesota ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Mississippi State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Mississippi State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Prediction
I’m on Minnesota at home here. I think that Minnesota has the more proven QB situation here with Lindsey really impressing for Minnesota last year and in this year’s opener, and a win over ULM at home tells me nothing. Minnesota may not have had the greatest amount of success over the years, but this is still a tough road environment for any team to roll into and I think Minnesota gets it done at home here. Give me the Gophers.
