Mississippi State drops to No. 20 after loss to Alabama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 4:46 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Mississippi State fell to No. 20 in the US LBM Coaches Poll following a 56-23 loss to Alabama. The Bulldogs, now 4-1 overall and 2-1 in SEC play, lost both quarterback Kamario Taylor and running back Fluff Bothwell to injuries during the game. Their participation in the upcoming game against No. 10 LSU on October 17 remains uncertain as Mississippi State has an open week to recover and regroup.
- •Mississippi State is now 4-1 overall and 2-1 in SEC play.
- •The Bulldogs dropped four spots to No. 20 in the Coaches Poll.
- •Injuries to Kamario Taylor and Fluff Bothwell are concerning ahead of next game.
- •The Bulldogs face LSU on October 17, after a week off.
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