Mississippi State vs. Minnesota Preview: Predictions and Odds for Week 2

The Minnesota Golden Gophers will host the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis for a Week 2 non-conference football game. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET, and the Bulldogs are currently favored by 1.5 points, with an over/under set at 54.5 points.

Mississippi State's quarterback Kamario Taylor impressed in his debut, completing 22 of 34 passes for four touchdowns in a previous game against Lamar. SportsLine's Projection Model has simulated the matchup 10,000 times, predicting a low-scoring game with a total of 54 points, suggesting that the Under on the total points is a strong possibility.

The model has a successful track record, going 33-20 on top-rated college football money-line picks since the 2024 season. It also indicates that one side of the spread is likely to hit nearly 60% of the time. For detailed predictions and betting insights, SportsLine offers further analysis.