No. 5 Minnesota State Opens 2026 Season With 38–14 Win at Colorado Mesa

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — No. 5 Minnesota State opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion Thursday night, defeating Colorado Mesa 38–14 in the first-ever meeting between the two programs. The Mavericks wasted little time setting the tone, scoring twice in the first quarter and building a 14–0 advantage. Minnesota State finished the night with 426 yards of total offense, including 299 through the air and 127 on the ground. Senior wide receiver Jackson Owens made an immediate impact in his Maverick debut, catching five passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns. His biggest play came just before halftime, when he…