Nightmare becomes reality as Mississippi State confirms QB Kamario Taylor is out for the season

Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor will miss the rest of the 2026 season after a foot injury, which requires surgery. His absence is a major setback for the Bulldogs, who had started the season strongly with him leading their offence.

Taylor injured his toe against Missouri on 26 September and later played through it against Alabama before missing the LSU game. He returned against Oklahoma on 24 October but attempted only five passes before leaving in a walking boot. In his first four games, the sophomore recorded 1,192 passing yards, 15 total touchdowns and two interceptions; redshirt freshman Parker Puckett is the likely replacement.