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KaMario Taylor credits a loss in the 2022 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 3A state championship game as one of the most defining moments in his career. “When the clock hit 00:00 and we were on the losing side of it, I didn’t like that feeling,” Taylor told The Dispatch. “Something clicked in my mind, told me to go grind harder, go get better, work harder.” That focus paid off as Taylor became one of the most dominating quarterbacks in the country – throwing for 3,594 yards and 43 touchdowns during his junior season in high school. “The biggest thing he improved on was his knowledge of the game,” Noxubee County coach Teddy Young said. “Trying to be better as a quarterback, as a leader, trying to understand different defenses. He’s spent a lot of time in the weight room this offseason, getting bigger, getting stronger, getting faster, but he’s dedicated himself to being a better football player overall. I have no doubt I've coached the best quarterback in Mississippi.”

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Spring practice is underway at a few schools across the country. In just a few days, almost every program will be in full swing. It's the latest step

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ESPN unveils pre-spring Power 4 college football quarterback ranking from No. 1 to 68

Step inside for the latest on 2027 prospects on Mississippi State's radar in football along with the transfer portal and team news:  First Biscuit -

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Tuesday's Dawg Biscuits: Updates on 2027 prospects Trae Collins and Blake Roskopf

As the chapter closes on the 2025 college football season, teams within the SEC are looking ahead to 2026. It feels like forever since Georgia lifted

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ESPN predicts 2026 starting QB for every SEC team

Mississippi State is in the final stretch of the transfer portal but there's still some big pieces that the team has to add. They're at 50 new

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Word from the Street: Latest intel on Mississippi State football in the transfer portal

Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor underwent a procedure to address a sprained ankle, the program announced. The expectation is he will

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Kamario Taylor injury update: Mississippi State reveals QB underwent procedure, expected back for spring practice

As the final minutes began to tick off the clock on Mississippi State’s season in Friday’s Duke’s Mayo Bowl game against Wake Forest, the future

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Jeff Lebby updates Kamario Taylor's status after bowl game injury

CHARLOTTE, NC – A deep hole was dug by Mississippi State in Friday night’s Duke’s Mayo Bowl and a strong effort late couldn’t overcome it.  A 30-12

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QUICK RECAP: Bulldog season ends with 43-29 loss to Wake Forest in Duke's Mayo Bowl

With 1:46 remaining in the fourth quarter against Wake Forest in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor suffered an

Kamario Taylor injury update: Mississippi State QB carted off after scary hit late in Duke's Mayo Bowl

Mississippi State and Wake Forest have reached halftime at the Duke's Mayo Bowl and Wake Forest has a 15-9 advantage.  Mississippi State got on the

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Inside the numbers: Mississippi State-Wake Forest first half stats

As the hours tick closer to kickoff, Mississippi State is getting set to try and get its sixth win.  The Bulldogs prepare to take on Wake Forest

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MWD Predictions: Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest - Duke's Mayo Bowl

It’s game day in Charlotte, N.C., and a tremendous opportunity is being presented to Mississippi State.  Many are scoffing at bowl games at this

Faulk's Final Thoughts: State needs to finish strong in Charlotte

As Jeff Lebby and his Mississippi State closed their eyes on Thursday night, the staff was simultaneously preparing for a final game of the season

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Gameday and portal season arrive for Lebby, Bulldogs in pivotal start to 2026

The transfer portal is once again topping most of the headlines in college football and it doesn't even officially open until January 2nd. Of course,

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How's Mississippi State's retention process faring?

It’s difficult for any person involved with Mississippi State football to hide their excitement for what’s ahead with quarterback KaMario Taylor,

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Kamario Taylor impressing as Bulldogs continue to prepare for bowl

As the countdown continues for Mississippi State’s bowl game in two weeks, the Bulldogs continue preparations for a trip to Charlotte, NC.  State

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Next Man Up: Who steps into bowl game roles for Mississippi State?

Before the 2026 season even arrives, there’s still unfinished business for Mississippi State, but the offensive players can’t help but think about

Xavier Gayten bringing explosive speed to Bulldog backfield in 2026

As Mississippi State inches closer to the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, NC, quarterback Kamario Taylor is getting more and more confident behind

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Kamario Taylor feeling comfortable as Bulldog signal caller ahead of bowl prep

There wasn’t much doubt after seeing Kamario Taylor take the reins in the Egg Bowl, but if there was nay that he wasn’t the starting quarterback for

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Blake Shapen not with Mississippi State team for bowl prep

For the last four years, anyone that has watched the Noxubee County Tigers football team has had their eyes on a player or two with the name Taylor

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Jaiden Taylor ready for next challenge in SEC

It was a goal for the Mississippi State football team all season long and now the Bulldogs get to experience it as they grabbed a bowl invite on

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Mississippi State accepts bid for Duke's Mayo Bowl vs. ACC foe

The regular season is complete and several players had massive impacts on their respective teams in Week 14. On Monday, the SEC released its

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SEC names Football Players of the Week after Week 14

While things ended on a sour note for Mississippi State, there was a bright spot that came out of last Friday’s Battle for the Golden Egg.  In the

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Kamario Taylor closes year with SEC Freshman of the Week honor

It wasn't an easy decision for Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Jeff Lebby. Still, in the end, he felt it needed to be done. So, Lebby benched

Jeff Lebby reveals how Blake Shapen handled being benched for Kamario Taylor

Going into the Egg Bowl, Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Jeff Lebby was looking to spark his offense. So, he turned to Kamario Taylor, benching

Jeff Lebby explains decision to start Kamario Taylor in Egg Bowl

With the distractions around Ole Miss and head coach Lane Kiffin coupled with two weeks’ worth of prep, Mississippi State had a potential upset