LSU prepares for Mississippi State without top players

LSU hosts No. 16 Mississippi State on Saturday amid crucial College Football Playoff implications after their recent loss to Kentucky. LSU sits at No. 22 and seeks a ranked win while dealing with the absence of Mississippi State's star freshman quarterback Kamario Taylor, who is unlikely to play due to turf toe. Further complicating matters, star running back Fluff Bothwell is also expected to miss the game with a lower body injury. Mississippi State will likely rely on backup quarterback Parker Puckett and a committee approach for its running game. The matchup occurs at 12 p.m. ET in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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