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Kamario Taylor impresses as Mississippi State prepares for SEC opener

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:20 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Kamario Taylor impresses as Mississippi State prepares for SEC opener
Summary

Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor has totaled 726 yards and eight touchdowns in the first two weeks of the season as the Bulldogs head into their SEC opener against South Carolina on Saturday. Taylor's early success has drawn comparisons to Dak Prescott, with a 62-13 victory over Louisiana-Monroe followed by a 38-13 win over Minnesota. The 6-foot-4 sophomore, who was a highly ranked recruit and committed to Mississippi State before Jeff Lebby became head coach, has demonstrated significant growth and leadership, crucial for the team's offensive aspirations in the SEC.

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  • •Taylor has 581 passing yards and 145 rushing yards so far this season.
  • •Mississippi State scored 100 points during their first two games.
  • •Taylor starts as the Bulldogs face South Carolina in their SEC opener on Saturday.
  • •He has no interceptions in his first two games as a starter.
  • •Taylor committed to Mississippi State before Lebby's hire as head coach.
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  • 3:20 PMCBS Sports — The evolution of Kamario Taylor: Mississippi State star QB committed to build something special in Starkville
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Impressive pocket poise and 726 total yards through two weeks have the 6-4 sophomore sparking comparisons to Dak Prescott as the Bulldogs head into their SEC opener

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