Fluff Bothwell News, Rumors, Updates - Mississippi State Bulldogs

Leavitt throws for 4 TDs as No. 22 LSU routs No. 16 Mississippi State 31-0

Sam Leavitt passed for 289 yards and four touchdowns without an interception, and No. 22 LSU raced to a three-touchdown, first-half lead on its way to a 31-0 victory over injury-de...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Spotted in boot Saturday Bothwell (foot) is in a boot on the sidelines ahead of Saturday's game at LSU, Brett Kemper of SI Now reports.

Impact Bothwell has already been ruled out for Saturday's ranked clash, but his appearance on the sidelines in a boot suggests he may miss more than just this week. He suffered an injury to his left foot early in Week 5's loss to Alabama, though the exact injury is unknown. The Bulldogs' next game is next Saturday at Oklahoma, and Bothwell is at risk of missing that contest as well.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Bothwell (foot) will miss Saturday's game versus LSU, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Bothwell was deemed doubtful leading up to the contest, so his ultimately missing the contest doesn't come as a shock. The star running back will have another chance to rejoin the action next week against Oklahoma, but look for Kolin Wilson and Xaiver Gayten to potentially see more work in his absence.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Listed doubtful for Saturday Bothwell (foot) holds a doubtful designation for Saturday's game versus LSU, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Bothwell was downgraded from questionable to doubtful, so his chances of playing Saturday are trending in the wrong direction. If he's unavailable, Kolin Wilson should get most of the touches in the backfield for Mississippi State.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Bothwell (foot) is questionable for Saturday's game against LSU.

Impact Bothwell is officially questionable to play this weekend after suffering a left foot injury in Week 5 against Alabama. The bye week certainly helped his chances of playing and his status will be worth monitoring closely leading into Saturday. Kolin Wilson figures to be the feature back if Bothwell is unable to go.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Suffers left foot injury Bothwell suffered a left foot injury in Saturday's game against Alabama, according to Sam Sklar of the Clarion Ledger.

Impact Bothwell didn't return to the game after the opening drive and watched from the sideline with his left foot in a boot, so it remains to be seen what happened and whether he'll be forced to miss time. Head coach Jeff Lebby didn't provide an update on Bothwell's status in his post-game presser, and the next few days will be key to determining whether the tailback can play in Week 7 against LSU on Oct. 17 after the bye week.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Available, will play in Week 5 Bothwell (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against Alabama.

Impact Bothwell was initially listed as probable on the injury report, but the star tailback will suit up and should handle his regular workload in Week 5. He's coming off three straight games with at least 100 rushing yards and is averaging 100.5 rushing yards per game this season.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State and Kamario Taylor aim to end Alabama's 16-game series winning streak

Quarterback Kamario Taylor’s dynamism and clutch play has provided Mississippi State’s cowbell-ringing fans reason to believe this Saturday could be different from every other time...

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

SEC Week 5: No. 7 Alabama visits No. 16 Mississippi State in unbeaten ranked matchup

Alabama and Mississippi State meet in the SEC’s biggest game of the week, with both teams entering 4-0 and ranked in the AP Top 25

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Probable for Week 5 Bothwell (undisclosed) is listed as probable ahead of Saturday's matchup against Alabama.

Impact After three straight games with at least 100 rushing yards, Bothwell will look to make it four consecutive games after being listed as probable on the injury report. The running back has 73 rushes for 402 yards and four total touchdowns in four games.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive performance in win Bothwell posted 25 carries for 122 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 6 of 7 targets for 55 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-24 victory versus Missouri.

Impact Bothwell handled a massive workload with 31 touches for 177 total yards with two touchdowns, including an 11-yard receiving score in the first quarter.The junior running back has finished with more than 100 rushing yards in three consecutive games and will aim to extend that streak against Alabama in next week's contest.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kamario Taylor leads 4th-quarter rally and No. 24 Mississippi State beats No. 19 Missouri 31-24

Kamario Taylor threw for 360 yards and three touchdowns, including a tiebreaking, 24-yard pass to Sanfrisco Magee with 3:57 remaining, and No. 24 Mississippi State rallied past No....

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Breaks century mark in win Bothwell had 21 carries for 115 yards and hauled in their only target for 22 yards during Saturday's 41-34 victory against South Carolina.

Impact Bothwell topped 100 rushing yards for the second straight week and helped in Mississippi State's comeback. He continues to lead the backfield in touches and will hope to extend his current rushing streak against Missouri in next week's meeting.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor's four TDs rally Mississippi St. from 16-0 down to 41-34 win at South Carolina in SEC opener

Kamario Taylor threw for 251 yards and four touchdowns as Mississippi State rallied from 16-0 down to open Southeastern Conference play with a 41-34 victory at South Carolina

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

How to watch Mississippi State vs South Carolina: College Football live stream, TV channel Mississippi State and South Carolina take center stage Saturday afternoon for an SEC battle, with the Bulldogs and Gamecocks looking to make...

SEPTEMBER 19 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Strong outing in win Bothwell posted 18 rushes for 113 yards and two touchdowns and caught their only target for three yards during Saturday's 38-13 win over Minnesota.

Impact Bothwell delivered his first 100-yard rushing performance of the season and averaged 6.3 yards-per-carry, finding the end zone from five and three yards out. His 18 attempts also led the Bulldogs' backfield, an encouraging sign for his workload moving forward. The junior running back will aim to build on this performance for next week's challenge against South Carolina on the road.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kamario Taylor is blossoming for Mississippi State. A daunting SEC schedule awaits the sophomore QB

Mississippi State has found the perfect player to lead its push to reestablish a competitive program in the unrelenting Southeastern Conference with sophomore quarterback Kamario T...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Mississippi State races past Minnesota 38-13 with another clinic by rising star QB Kamario Taylor

Kamario Taylor passed for 227 yards and three first-half touchdowns to lead Mississippi State in a 38-13 takedown of Minnesota in the first-ever football game between the two schoo...

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby is confident in roster upgrades, but the SEC schedule is tough

Mississippi State faces a challenging SEC schedule, having won just two conference games in the past three seasons

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Silenced in bowl game loss Bothwell compiled 14 carries for 38 yards and caught 1 of 2 targets for six yards during Friday's 43-29 defeat against Wake Forest.

Impact Bothwell struggled to get things going in the Mayo Bowl defeat to the Demon Deacons, averaging just 2.7 yards per carry and totaling a measly 38 yards. The sophomore ball carrier will now close out the 2025 campaign with 142 rushes for 677 yards and six touchdowns. He'll have two years of eligibility remaining if he chooses to run it back with the Bulldogs.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production in loss Bothwell posted 17 carries for 80 yards and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for 11 yards during Friday's 38-19 defeat against Mississippi.

Impact The junior back handled his heaviest workload in several weeks, pacing the Bulldogs with 17 rushing attempts and delivering steady production despite MSU playing from behind most of the night. His expanded involvement in both phases marks an encouraging shift and this was his second straight game with double-digit touches. Heading into the next matchup, Bothwell profiles as Mississippi State's most stable backfield option, especially if the Bulldogs continue leaning on him for early-down and passing-game work.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient in loss Bothwell compiled six rushes for 25 yards and caught 2 of 3 targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 49-27 loss versus Missouri.

Impact The sophomore back had limited touches and failed to break any substantial runs. Bothwell's role remains complementary, but unless he shows more burst or gets more volume, he'll struggle to make a high-impact fantasy contribution. He'll need stronger involvement moving forward.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient with limited touches Bothwell notched nine carries for 44 yards and hauled in 1 of 2 targets for two yards during Saturday's 41-21 defeat to Georgia.

Impact The sophomore back posted a slightly better average than Booth (4.9 yards per carry) but still didn't score or significantly impact the outcome. Bothwell's role as a change-of-pace or relief runner is evident, but he hasn't yet consistently translated that into high-impact performances. Against Missouri, if the Bulldogs want to diversify their run game and lighten the load on Booth, he may see more opportunity - and must convert it.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gunner Stockton throws for three touchdowns as No. 5 Georgia beats Mississippi State 41-21

Gunner Stockton threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns and No. 5 Georgia beat Mississippi State 41-21

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Inefficient in win Bothwell tallied 12 carries for 25 yards and caught their only target for 39 yards during Saturday's 38-35 win over Arkansas.

Impact Bothwell struggled to get much going and finished a season-low 25 rushing yards. The sophomore running back continues to handle a healthy workload and will aim to bounce back for Saturday's game against Georgia.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Leavitt throws for 4 TDs as No. 22 LSU routs No. 16 Mississippi State 31-0

Mississippi State and Kamario Taylor aim to end Alabama's 16-game series winning streak

SEC Week 5: No. 7 Alabama visits No. 16 Mississippi State in unbeaten ranked matchup

Kamario Taylor leads 4th-quarter rally and No. 24 Mississippi State beats No. 19 Missouri 31-24

Taylor's four TDs rally Mississippi St. from 16-0 down to 41-34 win at South Carolina in SEC opener

Kamario Taylor is blossoming for Mississippi State. A daunting SEC schedule awaits the sophomore QB

Mississippi State races past Minnesota 38-13 with another clinic by rising star QB Kamario Taylor

Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby is confident in roster upgrades, but the SEC schedule is tough

Gunner Stockton throws for three touchdowns as No. 5 Georgia beats Mississippi State 41-21