Alabama football defense limits Kamario Taylor, Mississippi State struggles on offense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Alabama football outperformed Mississippi State with a strong defensive display on October 3, 2026, winning 56-23. Alabama's defense recorded five sacks and nine tackles-for-loss, significantly pressuring quarterback Kamario Taylor throughout the game. Though Taylor threw for three touchdowns, he also had two interceptions and left the game early with an injury. Mississippi State managed 302 total offensive yards but struggled with consistency, averaging only 4.3 yards per play.
- •Alabama won 56-23 against Mississippi State.
- •Kamario Taylor recorded three touchdown passes for MSU.
- •Alabama's defense had five sacks and two interceptions.
- •Taylor left the field late in the fourth quarter with an injury.
- •Mississippi State averaged only 4.3 yards per play.
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — How Alabama football defense stifled Kamario Taylor, Mississippi State
"To London Simmons, Alabama football's defensive approach against quarterback Kamario Taylor and the Mississippi State offense was relatively simple.
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