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- [247] Kamario Taylor enters 2026 as Mississippi State's established starting quarterback and emotional leader after starting two late-season games and the bowl, although he views this as his first full season in charge because the Bulldogs did not win any of those starts. - Taylor spent the offseason refining his passing technique, habits and defensive study... [source](https://247sports.com/college/mississippi-state/article/kamario-taylor-bulldog-quarterback-mississippi-stat
- [on3] QB: Wasn’t a fan of the hissy fit Huff pitched to get his team a penalty when they were near the goal line.
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- [on3] QB: Turning into a more interesting game than I previously thought.
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- [on3] QB: I want to watch all the Mississippi State football games this fall, the bulk of the rest of college football and perhaps some EPL.
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- [on3] Pick/market: Our former backup QB having a good night tonight for Austin Peay.
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Note-Booking the Bulldogs: revamped OL ready for prime time? Whitson ready to rock, and Womack booked for duty
- Mississippi State's revamped offensive line gets an immediate opener test, with Jeff Lebby more confident because the Bulldogs now have the bodies to play the way they want.
- Jahkeem Shumper-Perkins has locked down right tackle, LJ Prudhomme is projected by Lebby as a breakout first-year piece, and DJ Chester will start at left guard while retaining position flexibility.
- Freshman safety Bralan Womack is already locked into all four special-teams units, which Lebby called a major statement for a true freshman.
- Will Whitson's return to health is a major defensive boost after he led Mississippi State in sacks deep into last season despite missing time, with Lebby praising his edge size, power, and twitch.
- Kamario Taylor is clearly Mississippi State's quarterback, while transfer AJ Swann and redshirt Billy Puckett remain in competition for the backup role.
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Taylor attacks this sophomore season 'Trying to be more quarterback-ish'
- Kamario Taylor enters 2026 as Mississippi State's established starting quarterback and emotional leader after starting two late-season games and the bowl, although he views this as his first full season in charge because the Bulldogs did not win any of those starts.
- Taylor spent the offseason refining his passing technique, habits and defensive study while taking a broader leadership role, and Jeff Lebby has emphasized making him a better pocket passer rather than extending every practice scramble.
- Mississippi State's expanded receiver group and deeper running-back rotation should reduce Taylor's ground workload, though his mobility remains part of the offense entering the opener against Louisiana-Monroe.
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Everything ULM HC Bryant Vincent said about Mississippi State
- ULM's staff sees clear third-year growth in Jeff Lebby's Mississippi State program and regards new defensive coordinator Zach Arnett as one of the strongest coordinators on the schedule.
- Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor is established as the starter, and ULM is preparing for a 6-foot-4, 230-pound passer with a big arm and the strength and mobility to extend plays.
- Mississippi State entered the opener as a 28.5-point home favorite over ULM, whose coach called the Bulldogs the most talented team on its schedule in size, length and speed.
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Mississippi State releases its depth chart ahead of the Louisiana Monroe matchup
- Mississippi State enters the ULM opener without a declared quarterback winner, with Kamario Taylor, Billy Puckett and AJ Swann all listed with OR designations.
- Mississippi State's running-back competition remains open among Fluff Bothwell, Kolin Wilson and Xavier Gayten.
- Mississippi State has firm first listings at center and right guard but unresolved competitions at left tackle, left guard and right tackle.
- Mississippi State's defensive front opens with DJ Reed or Trevion Williams at tackle, Jaray Bledsoe at nose and Will Whitson at end.
- Mississippi State will play five of its nine SEC games at home, giving the Bulldogs a favorable location split within an otherwise difficult schedule.
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Counting Down to Kickoff 2026: Day No.7
- He is tied for 9th in rush TDs with Dontae Walker, and is 10th in all-purpose yards.
- Do we wish he'd hung around to show his stuff in Jeff Lebby's offense?
- Oh heck yes, but a Dog's gotta do what is best for his own self and we wish him well in L.A.
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Five things Jeff Lebby will likely address in his ULM presser
- Mississippi State opened as a 28.5-point home favorite over Louisiana-Monroe for its season opener.
- Safeties Jahron Manning and Malick Sylla and late addition Eddie Kelly Jr. are unlikely to play in Week 1 because of unresolved eligibility and game-readiness issues.
- Left-tackle candidate Miles McVay faces an internal disciplinary decision following his arrest, though no major legal penalty is expected from the traffic charges.
- Defensive lineman DJ Reed is expected to be available for Week 1 after a minor lower-leg issue, while Colin Coates is out for the season.
- Kamario Taylor is the unquestioned starting quarterback, with experienced transfer AJ Swann and Billy Puckett splitting most second-team repetitions.
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- Pick/market: Our former backup QB having a good night tonight for Austin Peay.
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