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Mississippi State linebacker Zakari Tillman was removed from the SEC's Thursday availability list after being probable on Wednesday for the 2026 Missouri game. This 247Sports notebook reports he was medically cleared for his first appearance this season; it does not establish his snap count or game role.

Entering Missouri week after three 2026 games, Mississippi State leads the SEC in yards per game, and quarterback Kamario Taylor leads the league in total offense and total-offense touchdowns with 12, according to this notebook. The ULM 700-yard game inflates the small sample; the ranks are not a forecast for Missouri.

The Mississippi State notebook has Anthony Evans III tied for the SEC lead in catches per game and Zion Ragins second in yards per catch entering the 2026 Missouri game. Those early-season ranks describe production, not a newly assigned receiver role or promised targets.

Mississippi State has seven sacks against 116 opponent pass attempts through three 2026 games, this notebook says. The writer describes selective Zach Arnett pressure against ULM, Minnesota and South Carolina; it does not announce a higher blitz rate or specific call for Missouri.