Mississippi State Bulldogs
· 2026-07-14
Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Kamario Taylor will enter the 2026 season as the full-time starter after a promising 2025 campaign, where he played in 11 games and threw for 629 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception with a 55.8% completion percentage.
Taylor, a sophomore from Noxubee County, made two starts in 2025 but played in almost every game, including the Egg Bowl and the Duke's Mayo Bowl. He threw for 629 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception with a 55.8% completion percentage. Taylor also rushed for 458 yards and eight touchdowns.
Taylor's emergence as the starting quarterback is a significant development for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, who are looking to build on their 2025 season. With Taylor at the helm, the Bulldogs will be hoping to improve their passing game and make a deeper run in the conference.
Taylor will face stiff competition in the 2026 season, particularly from the Alabama Crimson Tide and the LSU Tigers. However, with his experience and talent, Taylor is well-positioned to lead the Bulldogs to success. The Bulldogs' next game is against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks on September 5, 2026.
Taylor's ankle injury in the Duke's Mayo Bowl has raised concerns about his health, but he has been a full participant in spring practices. Taylor's younger brother, Jayytee, is also a freshman athlete at Mississippi State, and the two brothers will be looking to make a name for themselves in the college football world.
Taylor's recruiting ranking was four-star in the 2025 class, and he was ranked No. 119 nationally, No. 11 at quarterback, and No. 4 in Mississippi. Taylor committed to Mississippi State on October 13, 2023, and never decommitted from the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs' backup quarterback position is still up for grabs, with AJ Swann and Jaden Rashada competing for the spot. Parker Puckett and Brodie McWhorter are also on the roster, but it remains to be seen who will emerge as the top backup.
The Bulldogs' 2026 schedule is packed with tough opponents, including the Alabama Crimson Tide, the LSU Tigers, and the Oklahoma Sooners. However, with Taylor at the helm, the Bulldogs are looking to make a deep run in the conference and potentially make a bowl appearance.
Taylor's height and weight are 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds, respectively. The Bulldogs' quarterback depth chart is still uncertain, but one thing is clear: Taylor is the man to beat in the 2026 season.
The Bulldogs' next game is against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks on September 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. on ESPNU. The game will be a crucial test for Taylor and the Bulldogs, and it will be interesting to see how they perform against a tough opponent.