Mississippi State races past Minnesota 38-13 with another clinic by rising star QB Kamario Taylor
Kamario Taylor passed for 227 yards and three first-half touchdowns to lead Mississippi State in a 38-13 takedown of Minnesota on Saturday in the first-ever football game between the two schools. Fluff Bothwell rushed for 113 yards and two scores and Anthony Evans III had seven receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown as the Bulldogs (2-0) averaged 7 yards per play and put on another offensive…
In a dominant display, Mississippi State routed Minnesota 38-13 in their first-ever football game, showcasing the impressive skills of rising star quarterback Kamario Taylor. The Bulldogs (2-0) averaged 7 yards per play and completed 16 of 22 passes, while also rushing for 86 yards on 13 attempts. Taylor's three first-half touchdowns and 227 passing yards set the tone for a one-sided affair, where the Gophers (1-1) struggled to keep up.
Despite a late interception and fumble recovery by the Bulldogs, Minnesota's defense couldn't contain Taylor's offensive firepower. Mississippi State's victory, their first against a Big Ten team since 1980, provides a much-needed confidence boost ahead of a challenging stretch of games against highly ranked opponents.
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