Mississippi State weighs QB options ahead of Vanderbilt matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Mississippi State football coach Jeff Lebby is evaluating quarterback AJ Swann's availability for the Nov. 7 game against Vanderbilt. Swann has an upper-body injury after exiting a game against Texas, where he performed well prior to the injury. The Bulldogs, currently 4-4, face a vital decision on their starting QB, as they aim for a bowl game with Vanderbilt being a key opportunity. The first SEC availability report is expected to clarify Swann's status.
- •AJ Swann injured in previous game against Texas
- •Mississippi State is 4-4, needing wins for bowl eligibility
- •Vanderbilt is considered an easier matchup for MSU
- •Other QB options include Billy Puckett and Jaden Rashada
- •SEC availability report to be released on Nov. 4
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Is AJ Swann Mississippi State's best QB option vs Vanderbilt if he's still injured?
"Is AJ Swann still Mississippi State football's best option at quarterback if he's not 100% healthy? Here's what the Bulldogs must consider.
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