Kamario Taylor explains meaning of '283 Baby' before SEC opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Kamario Taylor of Mississippi State writes '283 Baby' under his eyes for every game. The sophomore quarterback, after a victory over Minnesota on September 12, clarified the phrase's significance, linking it to his roots in Baptist Hill Community, Macon, Mississippi. Taylor will continue this tradition as Mississippi State (2-0) faces South Carolina (2-0) on September 19. His performance so far this season includes a 64.9% completion percentage with 581 passing yards and 7 touchdowns.
- •Taylor writes '283 Baby' as a tribute to his hometown.
- •He explained the phrase after a recent game.
- •Mississippi State plays South Carolina on September 19.
- •Taylor's season stats include 581 passing yards and 7 touchdowns.
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Why Kamario Taylor writes '283 Baby' on his face for every Mississippi State football game
"Kamario Taylor writes "283 Baby" across his face for every Mississippi State football game. Here's the meaning behind it.
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