Kamario Taylor News, Rumors, Updates - Mississippi State Bulldogs

Impressive outing in win Taylor completed 22 of 34 passes for 354 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 62-13 victory over Louisiana-Monroe. He also had six rushes for 59 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Taylor was surgical during his first game as the starting quarterback for the Bulldogs and was able to connect with his receivers for four scores. He also went on to add one score through the ground, showing his dual-threat ability. He will aim to build on this performance for next week's game against Minnesota.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Taylor throws for 354 yards and 4 TDs, Mississippi State routs Louisiana-Monroe 62-13

Kamario Taylor passed for 354 yards and four touchdowns, added 59 yards and a score on the ground, and Mississippi State cruised past Louisiana-Monroe 62-13 in the season opener fo...

4 DAYS AGO • 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

Fully healthy for spring Taylor (ankle) is fully healthy for Mississippi State's spring practice period, per Carlo Barone of WCBI Sports.

Impact Taylor underwent surgery on his left ankle following a breakout freshman season in which he tossed for 629 yards, five touchdowns and one interceptions while rushing for 458 yards and eight scores. He immediately looked like an extremely capable dual-threat quarterback in the SEC, and is one of the more exciting returning players in the conference. It's excellent news for the Bulldogs that he's back to full health, as a full offseason working with Mississippi State's starters should do wonders for his development.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery on left ankle Taylor underwent a procedure on his left ankle in January, but is expected to make a "quick and full" recovery for spring practice, per the Clarion Ledger.

Impact Taylor was carted off the field in Mississippi State's bowl game against Wake Forest, but at the time it was reported that he avoided a serious injury. He did have to undergo surgery on his ankle, but it appears to have been a minor procedure as he is expected to be completely good to go by the time spring practice rolls around. Taylor is poised to be the Bulldogs' QB1 next fall, and the exciting dual-threat gunslinger tossed for 629 yards, five touchdowns and one interception while rushing for 458 yards and eight scores in 2025.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bulldogs Look to the Future at QB with 2027 Star Andre Adams Even with Kamario Taylor entrenched as the present, Mississippi State continues to prioritize quarterback recruiting with Andre Adams in its...

FEBRUARY 7 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor (ankle) underwent procedure Deadspin | Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor (ankle) underwent procedure

JANUARY 10 • DEADSPIN.COM

Mississippi State gets scare with Taylor injury, early outlook positive Bulldogs freshman quarterback Kamario Taylor left the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on a cart, but the early word afterward brought cautious relief.

JANUARY 3 • SI.COM

Avoids serious injury Taylor went down with a lower leg injury and was carted off the field in the fourth quarter of Friday's 43-29 loss to Wake Forest, but he avoided a serious injury, Super Talk News...

Impact Taylor completed 13 of 22 passes for 241 yards with a touchdown, and he logged 18 rushes for 63 yards and a score before his late departure. The freshman quarterback avoiding serious injury is a good sign for his recovery, but he'll remain questionable for the Bulldogs' spring ball. Taylor is primed to be the future at the QB position for Mississippi State, so his recovery will hopefully go smoothly ahead of the 2026 campaign.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State coach optimistic about QB Taylor after injury in Duke's Mayo Bowl

Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby expressed optimism that Kamario Taylor escaped serious injury after the freshman quarterback was carted off the field in the final moments of Mis...

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Kamario Taylor injury update: Mississippi State QB carted off with gruesome leg injury Freshman quarterback Kamario Taylor was carted off the field following a sever leg injury in the final minutes of the Dukes Mayo Bowl vs. Wa...

JANUARY 3 • USATODAY.COM

Will start Duke's Mayo Bowl Taylor will start Mississippi State's bowl game against Wake Forest on Jan. 2, David Edelstein of WJTV 12 News reports.

Impact Blake Shapen is preparing for the NFL, so that leaves Taylor as Mississippi State's best option to start at quarterback against Wake Forest. He displayed some versatility in his last game, logging 15 completions for 178 yards and reaching big success on the ground with 20 carries for another 173 yards and two rushing touchdowns.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Displays versatility in loss Taylor was 15-for-31 passing for 178 yards and one interception during Friday's 38-19 loss against Mississippi. He also had 20 rushes for 173 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Taylor started for quarterback Blake Shapen as he deals with an injury. The freshman quarterback managed to complete nearly half of his passes while running for over 150 rushing yards.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing start in Egg Bowl Taylor will start Friday's regular-season finale versus Ole Miss, Jacob Davis of SI.com reports.

Impact The team didn't make an announcement leading up to the contest, but it appears the Bulldogs will make a switch under center and go with the heralded freshman at the helm. Taylor has seen limited action over the course of the season but has completed 15 of his 24 passes for 210 yards and four touchdowns and has added 44 carries for 222 yards and five touchdowns as a runner.

NOVEMBER 28, 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

SEC this week: LSU starts fresh after Kelly firing, Missouri turns to freshman QB

This week in the Southeastern Conference, No. 3 Texas A&M faces No. 19 Missouri in the only ranked matchup

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

MSU's Taylor honored SEC Co-Freshman of the Week Following a strong showing in relief of quarterback Blake Shapen, Mississippi State’s Kamario Taylor has earned Southeastern Conference Co-F...

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • STARKVILLEDAILYNEWS.COM

Mississippi State rallies from 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Arkansas 38-35

Blake Shapen threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Evans III on fourth down with 48 seconds left, lifting Mississippi State over Arkansas 38-35 for its first Southeastern Conf...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Why Jeff Lebby said benching Blake Shapen for Kamario Taylor would have been wrong decision vs Texas A&M Did Mississippi State football coach Jeff Lebby consider playing Kamario Taylor more vs Texas A&M? Here's what he said.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Shapen, Mississippi State take control from the outset and dominate Alcorn State 56-0

Mississippi State scored on its first four possessions and never let up and went on to roll Alcorn State 56-0

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

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