Kamario Taylor struggles as Mississippi State falls to Alabama, 56-23
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 3:57 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor faced a challenging game against Alabama on October 3, ending in a 56-23 loss. The quarterback, who had been highly regarded, threw for 258 yards with three touchdowns but also had two interceptions and a fumble. Prior to the game, analyst Paul Finebaum compared Taylor to Dak Prescott, suggesting he could exceed Prescott's notable legacy at the program. Despite his struggles, Taylor declared his commitment to Mississippi State amid transfer rumors. The Bulldogs now sit at 4-1 overall and have a bye week before facing LSU on October 17.
- •Mississippi State loses to Alabama, 56-23, on October 3.
- •Kamario Taylor throws for 258 yards, three touchdowns, two interceptions.
- •Paul Finebaum compares Taylor to Dak Prescott before the game.
- •Taylor commits to Mississippi State despite transfer speculation.
- •Bulldogs hold a 4-1 record and face LSU on October 17.
- 3:57 PMYahoo Sports — $1.5M SEC QB Gets Bold Dak Prescott Comparison From Paul Finebaum
"Kamario Taylor entered Saturday as one of the most talked-about quarterbacks in college football. Then Alabama arrived in Starkville and handed Mississippi State Bulldogs a 56-23 loss, leaving the sophomore with a rough day and plenty of questions. Hours before that kickoff, though, a famous voice from the SEC Network made a bold claim about Taylor […] The post $1.5M SEC QB Gets Bold Dak Prescott Comparison From Paul Finebaum appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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