Mississippi State races past Minnesota 38-13 with another clinic by rising star QB Kamario Taylor

Kamario Taylor dominated Mississippi State's 38-13 win over Minnesota on Saturday, passing for 227 yards and scoring three first-half touchdowns. Fluff Bothwell contributed 113 yards and two touchdowns on the ground while Anthony Evans III had seven receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown. The Bulldogs averaged 7 yards per play and executed an impressive offensive display, outscoring Minnesota early and often.

Taylor completed 16 of 22 passes and added 86 rushing yards. Drake Lindsey threw for 279 yards on 31-of-48 passing for the Gophers, who faced 12 penalties for 115 yards and converted just 4 of 13 third downs. Mississippi State ran their offense without a huddle, scoring the first four touchdowns and completing the game in just 33 plays over 12 minutes.

The Gophers finally halted the Bulldogs' momentum in the third quarter with a defensive stand that included a fumble recovered by Aydan West. Despite this win against a Big Ten team, the Bulldogs remain unranked and have not had a winning season since 2022. This victory should provide the young program with much-needed confidence as they face a challenging slate of games, including a five-game stretch against ranked opponents from September 26 to October 31.