No. 7 Alabama defeats No. 16 MSU 56-23 in Starkville
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No. 7 Alabama defeated No. 16 Mississippi State 56-23 on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium. The Bulldogs struggled early, as quarterback Kamario Taylor committed two turnovers on their first two drives, resulting in an immediate 14-0 deficit. Despite a late rally, MSU could not recover from the mistakes, and their injury woes compounded, with Taylor leaving the game in a walking boot. The loss leaves Mississippi State with a 4-1 record, while Alabama improves to 5-0.
- •Mississippi State lost four starters to injuries during the game.
- •Kamario Taylor threw three interceptions and had one fumble.
- •No. 16 MSU's record now stands at 4-1, while No. 7 Alabama is 5-0.
- •Both teams exchanged turnovers but Alabama capitalized more effectively.
- •Coaches noted critical mistakes on both sides of the Bulldogs' defense.
- 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Bulldogs beaten by Bama and themselves
- 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — No. 16 MSU cracks, then crumbles against No. 7 Alabama
"STARKVILLE – This was one hole Mississippi State could not climb out of. Two turnovers by Kamario Taylor on State’s first two drives ultimately doomed the No. 16 Bulldogs, as they lost to No. 7 Alabama 56-23 on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium. Taylor was taken out of the game early in the fourth quarter, went to the locker room and came back with a walking boot. Mississippi State (4-1, 2-1 SEC) ...
"STARKVILLE – It was a beatdown in every sense of the word. Losing by 33 points – 56-23 – to No. 7 Alabama was tough enough for No. 16 Mississippi State to follow. Losing four starters to injuries made it even tougher. However, the toughest to digest was the fact that, in their eyes, they did it to themselves. “After tonight, I just told the guys, ‘That game wasn't on nobody but us. It wasn't ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 1:03 AMBulldogs beaten by Bama and themselves
STARKVILLE – It was a beatdown in every sense of the word. Losing by 33 points – 56-23 – to No. 7 Alabama was tough enough for No. 16 Mississippi State to follow. Losing four starters to injuries made it even tougher. However, the toughest to digest was the fact that, in their eyes, they did it to themselves. “After tonight, I just told the guys, ‘That game wasn't on nobody but us. It wasn't ...
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 1:01 AMNo. 16 MSU cracks, then crumbles against No. 7 Alabama
STARKVILLE – This was one hole Mississippi State could not climb out of. Two turnovers by Kamario Taylor on State’s first two drives ultimately doomed the No. 16 Bulldogs, as they lost to No. 7 Alabama 56-23 on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium. Taylor was taken out of the game early in the fourth quarter, went to the locker room and came back with a walking boot. Mississippi State (4-1, 2-1 SEC) ...
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