Taylor Injury Update
Mississippi State Quarterback Kamario Taylor is Day-to-Day After Sustaining Injury Against Alabama
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By the midpoint of the fourth quarter, Alabama fans noticeably outnumbered Mississippi State fans in the stands. The defeat was tied for the largest loss of Jeff Lebby’s three-season tenure.
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Taylor had been seen wearing a protective boot the day before the Alabama game and had limped after Mississippi State’s Sept. 26 win over Missouri, though the articles say it was not confirmed whether those issues were connected to his latest injury.
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Backup quarterback Parker Puckett replaced Taylor after he left the game in the fourth quarter.
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Before the Alabama game, Taylor had completed 69.2% of his passes for 1,192 yards and 14 touchdowns, with two interceptions, and had added 185 rushing yards and a touchdown.
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Lebby said Mississippi State twice had Alabama in position to settle for a field goal, but penalties helped turn those situations into touchdowns—an example he called out as something the team could not allow.
Mississippi State's quarterback Kamario Taylor left Saturday's game against No. 7 Alabama with an undisclosed injury in the fourth quarter and is day-to-day ahead of the Oct. 17 matchup at LSU, according to Coach Jeff Lebby. The Bulldogs fell 56-23 to Alabama, their largest loss in Lebby's three seasons, with Taylor finishing 258 passing yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions before departing.
Taylor was spotted wearing a protective boot after the game, and his mobility issues during the contest affected Mississippi State's offensive execution. Lebby said the team's Wednesday injury report will clarify Taylor's availability for LSU while the Bulldogs use their bye week to address turnovers and penalties that plagued them against Alabama.
Taylor's Pre-Game Injury History Adds Concern
Taylor had been wearing a protective boot the day before the Alabama game and limped noticeably after Mississippi State's Sept. 26 win over Missouri. It remains unclear whether those earlier issues connect to the injury that sidelined him Saturday, but the recurring mobility problems suggest an underlying concern.
Backup Puckett Steps In as Taylor Exits
Parker Puckett replaced Taylor when the QB left in the fourth quarter. Before the Alabama loss, Taylor had completed 69.2% of his passes for 1,192 yards and 14 touchdowns with only two interceptions, plus 185 rushing yards and one touchdown through the season's early games.
Running Back Bothwell Also Injured in Blowout
Starting running back Fluff Bothwell also sustained an injury Saturday and was later seen in a protective boot alongside Taylor. The dual injuries to key offensive weapons compound Mississippi State's problems heading into the LSU game after the bye week.
Penalties Derailed Two Critical Scoring Drives
Lebby identified penalties as a major issue, noting Mississippi State had Alabama in position to settle for field goals twice but undisciplined play helped convert those situations into touchdowns instead. The coach said the team cannot afford such mistakes if they want to compete in SEC play.
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