Mississippi State Faces Minnesota in Week 2 College Football Matchup

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are set to host the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis for a Week 2 non-conference college football game. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the Bulldogs are currently favored by 1.5 points.

Both teams enter the matchup with a record of 1-0, looking to gain momentum before their respective conference schedules. Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor had a standout performance in his debut, completing 22 of 34 passes for four touchdowns in a decisive 62-13 victory over Lamar.

According to the SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates games 10,000 times, the predicted total score for the game is set to go Under 54.5 points, indicating a potentially low-scoring contest. The model has shown strong performance in previous college football betting picks, particularly since the start of the 2024 season.