Mississippi State prepares for Texas matchup without Kamario Taylor
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 10:02 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Mississippi State football faces No. 11 Texas on October 31 at 6:30 p.m. after star quarterback Kamario Taylor's season-ending injury. The Bulldogs have lost three straight games, struggling to maintain momentum after a 4-0 start, and will rely on either Billy Puckett or AJ Swann at quarterback. Texas, coming off a mixed season, will look to exploit the absence of Taylor and will miss standout left tackle Trevor Goosby. Analysts predict a challenging game for Mississippi State, with Texas considered a heavy favorite.
- •Kickoff scheduled for October 31 at 6:30 p.m. ET
- •Mississippi State on a three-game losing streak
- •Texas's recent performance has included significant wins and losses
- •Kamario Taylor's absence is a major setback for MSU
- •Texas's depth is tested with Goosby's injury
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — Mississippi State football vs Texas prediction, will MSU notch upset without Kamario Taylor?
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