Xavier Gayten News, Rumors, Updates - Mississippi State Bulldogs | FOX Sports

Partaking in fall camp Gayten (undisclosed) was a full participant to open the Bulldogs' fall camp, according to Jacob Bain of 247Sports.com.

Impact Gayten is back on the practice field with the Bulldogs after dealing with an undisclosed injury during the spring. The running back decided to return to Mississippi State for the 2026 season after recording 29 carries for 157 yards and two touchdowns last year. Throughout fall camp, he will compete with Kolin Wilson for the backup role behind definitive starter Fluff Bothwell.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out for spring game Gayten (undisclosed) did not play Mississippi State's spring game Saturday morning, David H. Murray of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact It is unknown why Gayten did not play Mississippi State's spring game, but considering that he is a big name on the Aggie team, his absence is worth noting. Each of his last two seasons has seen the running back log at least 100-plus rushing yards for MSU, who will look to get him going in the summer and fall.

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Scores in win Gayten compiled four carries for 50 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 63-0 win versus Alcorn State.

Impact The sophomore back averaged 12.5 yards per attempt, breaking loose for a 25-yard touchdown run that punctuated the Bulldogs' dominance. Gayten's will hope to earn more opportunities heading into the non-conference clash with Northern Illinois.

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Scores first career touchdown Gayten recorded two carries for 69 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-20 victory versus Massachusetts.

Impact Gayten scored his first rushing touchdown of the season on a 72-yard scamper during the fourth quarter. The freshman running back will hope this performance earns him more opportunities for Saturday's contest against the Vols.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Gayten is no longer on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game at Texas.

Impact Gayten missed Week 4 for undisclosed reasons, but appears whatever kept him out is behind him. He has logged three carries for 16 yards through three games, although all of his production came in Week 1 versus Eastern Kentucky.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Gayten (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus Florida.

Impact Gayten has surprisingly been ruled out Saturday after being listed as probable on the team's initial injury report. It's unclear what caused the drastic change, but it's possible he reaggravated his injury. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday at Texas.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Saturday's game Gayten (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Saturday's matchup against Florida per Mississippi State's official team injury report.

Impact Gayten previously missed last week's game against Toledo with an undisclosed injury but appears to be on the right track to play against the Gators. The freshman running back saw three carries in his first game against Eastern Kentucky, totaling 16 yards in those attempts, and did not record a stat against Arizona State.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE