Texas hosts Mississippi State amid key matchups and injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Texas prepares to face Mississippi State in Austin on October 29, 2026. The Longhorns are coming off a significant win, while the Bulldogs enter the game with three consecutive losses and an injury to starting quarterback Kamario Taylor. Redshirt freshman Parker Puckett is likely to start for Mississippi State, facing Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp. Key matchups include Texas's offensive line against a struggling Bulldogs secondary, as Texas looks to build confidence ahead of road matchups against Missouri and LSU.
- •Texas is coming off a win, while Mississippi State has lost three straight.
- •Mississippi State may start quarterback Parker Puckett due to injury.
- •Key matchups include Texas's offensive line against Mississippi State's defense.
- •Texas will face ranked opponents in Missouri and LSU after this game.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Matchups to watch in Texas vs. Mississippi State: Muschamp vs. new QB
"As Texas prepares for Mississippi State to come to town, it’s time to identify the matchups to watch, starting with Muschamp vs. the Bulldogs QB2.
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