Saturday Index
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Sat, Sep 12 · CBS
FINAL
Published projection
Original edition · Sep 10MSST2538MINN3113| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSST | 14 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 38 |
| MINN | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Updated Sep 14, 7:45 AM EDT
| MSST | Statistic | MINN |
|---|---|---|
| 479 | Total yards | 292 |
| 227 | Net passing yards | 279 |
| 252 | Rushing yards | 13 |
| 28 | First downs | 18 |
| 6-10 | Third downs | 4-13 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 30:15 | Possession | 29:45 |
| 6-60 | Penalties | 12-115 |
| MSST | Statistic | MINN |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | Fourth downs | 2-3 |
| 16-22 | Passing | 31-48 |
| 10.3 | Yards per pass | 5.8 |
| 46 | Rushing attempts | 15 |
| 5.5 | Yards per rush | 0.9 |
| 1 | Fumbles Lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 3 | Passes Deflected | 0 |
| 1 | Qb Hurries | 1 |
| 2 | Sacks | 1 |
| 36 | Tackles | 42 |
| 0 | Defensive TDs | 1 |
| 4 | Tackles For Loss | 7 |
| 1 | Total Fumbles | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles Recovered |
Final
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamario Taylor | 16/22 | 227 | 3 | 0 |
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Saturday Index win outlook
66%
Minnesota leads the Saturday Index outlook
Mississippi State win probability 34%; Minnesota win probability 66%.
Minnesota will first look to its pass protection, even though that unit needs more consistency than it showed last season.
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ORIGINAL PREGAME FORECAST
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| 8 | Kicking Points | 7 |
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| 3 | Passing TDs | 0 |
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| 2 | Rushing TDs | 0 |
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| — | Kick Returns | 2 |
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| — | Kick Return TDs | 0 |
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| — | Kick Return Yards | 51 |
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| — | Punt Returns | 1 |
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| — | Punt Return TDs | 0 |
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| — | Punt Return Yards | 4 |
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Minnesota has the stronger passing matchup. Mississippi State needs pressure and disciplined coverage to keep completions from becoming explosive plays.
Minnesota holds the clearer matchup advantage. Mississippi State needs to control this area to keep the game balanced.
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