No. 4 Minnesota State Mavericks Suffer First Loss of Season to No. 22 Augustana Vikings
The No. 4 ranked Minnesota State Mavericks football team lost their first game of the season, a 31-30 defeat to the No. 22 Augustana Vikings, on Senior Day at Minnesota State University - Mankato.
Mankato, MN, November 7, 2026 —
The highly-ranked Minnesota State Mavericks football team experienced their first defeat of the season on Saturday, falling to the Augustana Vikings by a narrow margin of 31-30. The game took place at Minnesota State University – Mankato on Senior Day.
Prior to this matchup, the Minnesota State Mavericks held the No. 4 position in the national rankings and had maintained an undefeated record throughout the current season. The loss marks a significant shift in their undefeated status.
The visiting Augustana Vikings, who entered the contest ranked No. 22, secured the victory in a closely contested affair. The final score of 31-30 indicates a hard-fought game that came down to the wire.
The game was also designated as Senior Day for the Minnesota State Mavericks, a special occasion typically focused on celebrating the contributions of the team’s senior players. The outcome was a disappointing result for the team and its supporters on this commemorative day.
Further details regarding specific game statistics, key plays, or any post-game remarks from coaches or players were not provided in the summary. The contractor’s name, specific date of the game beyond it being Senior Day, and the location of the Augustana Vikings were also not explicitly stated.
The defeat is the first for the Mavericks this season, altering the trajectory of their undefeated campaign.
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